IgnatiusofLoyola Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' timestamp='1296345467' post='2206534'] We seem to have a permanent strain of black cats in the neighborhood, probably do the gigantic black tom who sits in my tree. I currently have almost black longhair living on my porch. [/quote] Cats are insightful enough to recognize a good person. And, I believe black cats bring you good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' timestamp='1296345889' post='2206535'] Cats are insightful enough to recognize a good person. And, I believe black cats bring you good luck. [/quote] lol there is sign somewhere on my property that says sucker!!! My dog just thinks they are something that needs a bath, so if they survive the shock of a dalmatian tongue washing they stick around. I've always had black cats, the best and most amazing was my Thomas's English Muffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of the Cross Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 [img]http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/9/27/6df12c0c-899d-4dca-90c6-7c2db6a71777.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnavarro61 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 we got one black cat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamomile Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 Beautiful story, Iggy. God has blessed you with a deep love of His little, needy creatures, and you'll be blessed for taking such good care of them. After I read what you wrote, my cat came over to the side of the chair where I'm sitting and meowed and rubbed against my hand. So she says all cats think you're pretty amesome [quote name='cmotherofpirl' timestamp='1296345467' post='2206534'] We seem to have a permanent strain of black cats in the neighborhood, probably do the gigantic black tom who sits in my tree. I currently have almost black longhair living on my porch. [/quote] Can you get him neutered? If he's feral, there are organizations that help with trapping them and doing low-cost or free surgeries.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Ignatius, what ended up being the reason for the vomiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of the Cross Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='IgnatiusofLoyola' timestamp='1296344591' post='2206532'] [/quote] As a cat lover I found your story very touching. All my cats were white by coincidence except for one tortoise shell cat that wasn't overly affectionate. But the three white cats were all angels. I don't care what anyone says, anything that can express love has a soul and so cats have a soul and you will see them again. 'The Holy Spirit, the Lord the giver of life...' Everything that lives does so by the power of the Spirit of God. As for you Iggy you have a lot more soul than most people. Bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' timestamp='1296434642' post='2206846'] As a cat lover I found your story very touching. All my cats were white by coincidence except for one tortoise shell cat that wasn't overly affectionate. But the three white cats were all angels. I don't care what anyone says, anything that can express love has a soul and so [b]cats have a soul and you will see them again[/b]. 'The Holy Spirit, the Lord the giver of life...' Everything that lives does so by the power of the Spirit of God. As for you Iggy you have a lot more soul than most people. Bless you. [/quote] I think it is a Budhist thing to think souls can be in animals. My understanding is that animals have animal "spirits" but not a human soul. It's a little degrading to say animals have souls, when Jesus came to die and save humans. It's humans He wants to have a deep relationship with, and to fill with His very Presence. I must say though that some animals seem so human, but I guess because everything good comes from God, so similarities. But... animals in Heaven. I wonder... In Peter Kreeft's book, "Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Heaven..." he entertains the idea of animals in Heaven. He seems to think they will be in Heaven. I guess we'll see when we get there, by the grace of God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah147 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I must say that when my cat was dying, it was soooo hard to picture that he'd die and go nowhere. He was so dear to me, and so baby-like, that I couldn't bare to think about that; it was like removing his life from ever existing in the first place. I can only hope he's gone to some place with God, but I guess we won't know for sure until we get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of the Cross Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) [quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1296436489' post='2206856'] I think it is a Budhist thing to think souls can be in animals. My understanding is that animals have animal "spirits" but not a human soul. [/quote] A 747 has an engine. If I said my lawn mower had an engine, would I be comparing it (747) to a lawn mower? What are the Characteristics of a soul? 1/ Self awareness. Are animals self aware? Yes but probably not to the extent that we are. 2/ emotion-expressly love. Do animals love -yes most definitely. 3/ Free will. Do animals have free will? No they are instinct driven. So no, I don't think I said animals have [u]human[/u] souls. Jesus will raise us up and bring us to heaven. Is heaven perfect? If something you love is not there, can it be perfect? He didn't say he would resurrect animals into new bodies but he did suggest he would gather them up to his care. [sup]Mat 10:29 [/sup] Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care.[sup][[url="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mat%2010:29&version=NIV#fen-NIV-23447a"]a[/url]][/sup] Edited January 31, 2011 by Mark of the Cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 St. Thomas' distinction says that animals have mortal souls, whereas humans have immortal souls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKurallSchuenemann Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Black cats aren't evil. The only evil cat is sniper kitty who shoots dogs. [img]http://www.myspaceantics.com/images/myspace-graphics/funny-pictures/kitty-sniper.jpg[/img] See - he is not black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark of the Cross Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [img]http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/8/11/fd81620b-697b-438b-875d-64e5ab852629.jpg[/img] I got 15 favourites for this, so some like the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKurallSchuenemann Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' timestamp='1296445358' post='2206909'] [img]http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/8/11/fd81620b-697b-438b-875d-64e5ab852629.jpg[/img] I got 15 favourites for this, so some like the idea! [/quote] [quote]Romans 8:20-23For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. [/quote] God says yes, according to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides quarens intellectum Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='Chamomile' timestamp='1296314305' post='2206344'] Sadly, adoption rates for black cats are dismal - the lowest of all colors of cats. They also have the highest euthanasia rate of cats at shelters [/quote] Really? I didn't know that! Our black cat is from a shelter. We have no idea what happened to her before we got her - i've never seen such a skittish scaredy cat, and I've been around cats all my life. We actually adopted her because we knew they'd put her down - they brought her out with another cat for us to "visit" and see if we liked them, then when the lady was putting her back in the little cage, she had scruffed her neck to pick her up, which made this cat very scared so she cried and hissed - they said that would be put down as an "incident," which we knew meant they'd put her down. Anyway, our black cat likes to hide - a lot - and she gets scared easily. Sometimes, just someone getting up from the couch suddenly is enough to scare her. If you approach her in her hiding place, she will hiss and/or growl in defense. It took her months just to come out and stay with us for a few hours, but of course, she's usually under a coffee table or behind a couch. I really like our odd black cat, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now