tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post1485135615311180420..comments2024-03-25T11:09:41.538-04:00Comments on a minor friar blog: Letting God Move InBrother Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-67037116821730761502009-08-07T21:49:40.996-04:002009-08-07T21:49:40.996-04:00this is a great post, Fr. C! i forget exactly wher...this is a great post, Fr. C! i forget exactly where in Sacred Scripture it says this (maybe you can let us know), but this seems to fit with the message of your post: "when we are weak, then HE is strong." God can and does work through us when we are weak, humble, open and make room for Him in our lives. it's not an easy thing to do, especially in this very materialistic world, but the more we detach from the things of the world, the more room you make for God. and the happier, more merciful, more compassionate, and more peaceful we will be. PEACE! ~tara t~for narniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338090370392971487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-42384215245219721522009-08-06T08:29:14.273-04:002009-08-06T08:29:14.273-04:00Paul, I see suffering can result in two choices fo...Paul, I see suffering can result in two choices for the individual: either you become bitter or you become more merciful and compassionate in your dealings, not only with others but with yourself too.pennyantehttp://penny-nowisthetime.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-64094058968674565812009-08-05T23:12:51.050-04:002009-08-05T23:12:51.050-04:00if this is helpful let me know: suffering is suppo...if this is helpful let me know: suffering is supposed to open up space in our heart for mercy. is Christ in front of me? do I believe that Christ is THE way, the truth and the life? do we believe the promises of Christ to be true? do we believe that suffering is salvific or a waste of time? the answer to these questions is indeed the result of serious spiritual work.Paul A. Zalonskihttp://communio.stblogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-57001141962415328192009-08-05T20:08:56.491-04:002009-08-05T20:08:56.491-04:00Good post. That purification, purgation, whatever ...Good post. That purification, purgation, whatever you want to call it, it can be so painful and draining, but at the same time it's also wonderful, even delightful in a way. Humiliation breeds humility. <br /><br />It puts you at the foot of the cross, which is where we all need to try to live.Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-30996251348072964012009-08-05T12:48:57.905-04:002009-08-05T12:48:57.905-04:00I like the whole notion of Christ indwelling and G...I like the whole notion of Christ indwelling and God cleaning house so that he has a nice place to live.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-18405750288780886482009-08-05T11:40:29.838-04:002009-08-05T11:40:29.838-04:00Hearts break, whether for good reasons or bad. The...Hearts break, whether for good reasons or bad. The spiritual work is to make sure they break open, rather than break closed.Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-52313102539392254312009-08-05T11:11:33.295-04:002009-08-05T11:11:33.295-04:00Sorry, have another comment: this post reminds me...Sorry, have another comment: this post reminds me of an insight I received on my retreat, will write about it later. But it has to do with how our broken hearts are exactly what opens the door for Him to enter.Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-36321440517557843862009-08-05T11:08:34.663-04:002009-08-05T11:08:34.663-04:00You know, Father, I'm just glad that sometimes...You know, Father, I'm just glad that sometimes He gives us a respite from the agony, although we know it's only brief, that makes it that much more of a blessing.Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.com