tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post238484876730628389..comments2024-03-25T11:09:41.538-04:00Comments on a minor friar blog: Onward to DeathBrother Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-73721039526332159982009-03-04T06:43:00.000-05:002009-03-04T06:43:00.000-05:00I look back too, and wonder how I was or how I man...I look back too, and wonder how I was or how I managed at times. Much to my chagrin I remember the most important part of that person's life was not an integral part of my being. There were A LOT of weeds in the garden of my soul...There are weeds in the garden now but at least it is being tended to. Thank you for this grand offering...CathyA Bit of the Blarneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418671116015181693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-70362439006887129962009-03-03T18:46:00.000-05:002009-03-03T18:46:00.000-05:00I often look at old pictures of myself and wonder ...I often look at old pictures of myself and wonder about about that person. Where I was, where I was going to, and how far I've come.I enjoy reading your posts about death. At one time I used to feel overwhelmed and anxious, whether it was about myself or loss of a loved one but your gift of tying scripture and prayer to your posts, I feel a sense calm and reflective,that my loved one and/or myself might enjoy eternity with God. Thanks!AngelinOsNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157763942882620937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-31291494836887515402009-03-03T15:11:00.000-05:002009-03-03T15:11:00.000-05:00I have to admit, Coletta, that part of my reflecti...I have to admit, Coletta, that part of my reflections are induced by the birthday I had the other day!Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-21632541403879327222009-03-03T15:01:00.000-05:002009-03-03T15:01:00.000-05:00This was a wonderful thing to read today. It is my...This was a wonderful thing to read today. It is my 50th birthday. I am certainly thanking God for my life and also facing my mortality more directly than I dared when I was younger. Thank u for putting it into words that also are encouraging. <BR/><BR/>Ave Maria!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-59706773707969178432009-03-03T14:58:00.000-05:002009-03-03T14:58:00.000-05:00Both Jeremiah and Isaiah take up this image, and i...Both Jeremiah and Isaiah take up this image, and it's also used in songs. Peace!Brother Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780326836452864455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-90182933807284727732009-03-03T14:55:00.000-05:002009-03-03T14:55:00.000-05:00great post and photo, Fr. C! this is really someth...great post and photo, Fr. C! this is really something to think about. it's true about looking back at the past and realizing how much our "thoughts and dreams" have changed over time. in most circumstances, it's good that we change and grow over time because, hopefully, that means we are growing closer to God each day of our lives. it says somewhere in Sacred Scripture (or is it in a hymn?) that God is the Potter and we are the clay - He holds us in the palm of His hand and is molding us and shaping us throughout our lives. PEACE!for narniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338090370392971487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26883902.post-76798839084429859042009-03-03T14:04:00.000-05:002009-03-03T14:04:00.000-05:00Grandma K sent me over. I love this post. It speak...Grandma K sent me over. I love this post. It speaks words that I have thought for quite some time. Photos of my youth seem surreal. The times and events are like dreams. Being a work in progress, I have evolved more than my young mind could have ever comprehended. Isn't life amazingly wonderful?<BR/><BR/>Enjoyed this very much.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Abbey<BR/>http://abbeys-road.blogspot.comAbbey's Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031127190630487584noreply@blogger.com