Guest Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Good to see Phatmass pick up a little, at least in Open Mic. I hope to see the Vocations forum do the same and get a bit more active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardegaulois Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Glad you asked. And, considering that I came to PhatMass from a search for the first time in a year or so and decided to check what's new on the phorum, I may as well answer: There's very little to respond to any longer and even less to ask. Some of the livelier members aren't around any longer. Pope Francis is still having a chilling effect on Catholic dialogue, in that it's becoming difficult to remain orthodox without at least appearing to criticize him -- which might confuse some non-Catholic or questioning readers. It makes it rather hard to live the "joy of the Gospel," at least in the public square, and removes a lot of the savour from the free-ranging arguments and discussions that once were had here. The effect spirals moreover: some good posters leave and that causes others to do the same until very few are left. I don't know what the solution is, though. Perhaps we can all admit that we had some fun here, but now we're too busy leading our lives otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Perhaps as the forums and membership are at this point in time - and could go one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little2add Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) On 1/11/2019 at 11:50 AM, MIKolbe said: snowflakes are white...... Snowflakes are attacking New England this afternoon Edited January 19, 2019 by little2add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggamafu Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I just resurrected a couple of my old threads for fun. I do miss the intellectual stimulation provided by some of the 2010 characters. I hope everyone is well. So much has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 11 hours ago, Ziggamafu said: I just resurrected a couple of my old threads for fun. I do miss the intellectual stimulation provided by some of the 2010 characters. I hope everyone is well. So much has changed. You should do a life update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeoOptimoMaximo Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I first discovered Phatmass about 12 years ago when I first started seriously discerning a religious/priestly vocation. My faith and knowledge of vocations was really deepened by being on PM and it connected me with those of similar interests. I stuck mainly with Vocation Station for that reason. At the time there were many young women entering convents on here and a number of young men entering seminaries. As the years went on, I visited PM less and less, for various reasons, including my own entrance into seminary, but especially because I noticed that the Vocation Station was almost exclusively female in its members, and it became difficult to find any men on here to discuss seminary and the priestly vocation, so I stopped contributing. Nevertheless, PM will always have a special place in my heart, as it helped start me on the path to the priesthood. By the grace of God, I've been a priest now for a little over six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/19/2019 at 11:44 PM, DeoOptimoMaximo said: I first discovered Phatmass about 12 years ago when I first started seriously discerning a religious/priestly vocation. My faith and knowledge of vocations was really deepened by being on PM and it connected me with those of similar interests. I stuck mainly with Vocation Station for that reason. At the time there were many young women entering convents on here and a number of young men entering seminaries. As the years went on, I visited PM less and less, for various reasons, including my own entrance into seminary, but especially because I noticed that the Vocation Station was almost exclusively female in its members, and it became difficult to find any men on here to discuss seminary and the priestly vocation, so I stopped contributing. Nevertheless, PM will always have a special place in my heart, as it helped start me on the path to the priesthood. By the grace of God, I've been a priest now for a little over six months. That is so amesome!! How does it feel? Are you used to be called father yet? Are you father first name or father last name? And what does your mom call you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 It's nearly 30 below here, and I haven't left the house since Sunday. Thought I'd come see how the old phorum is doing. It seems as desolate as my neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 On January 30, 2019 at 9:50 AM, homeschoolmom said: It's nearly 30 below here, and I haven't left the house since Sunday. Thought I'd come see how the old phorum is doing. It seems as desolate as my neighborhood. I still think of you every November 11. And every 11:11. Hope you are well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 1/30/2019 at 10:50 AM, homeschoolmom said: It's nearly 30 below here, and I haven't left the house since Sunday. Thought I'd come see how the old phorum is doing. It seems as desolate as my neighborhood. Having moved to Wisconsin... I feel you... ohh I feel you. Also... I'm so tired of shoveling! Thankfully I have a newborn, so not going to work in the morning or having to leave my driveway is a thing right now :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bus Station Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Every reason for phatdeath has been mentioned (older members moving on, social media, cultural changes, etc.), but I just want to say that Phatmass has helped many many people (including me) over the years in their search for God -- if it had helped only one person that would have been enough. So I'm grateful for what the site was for me and others, regardless of its present or future; it has built up the Church in its own creepy, lame way! Thank you Dust! And if anyone knows what happened to T-Bone I am very listening. PS. I am a novice at a Benedictine monastery -- pray for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, The Bus Station said: PS. I am a novice at a Benedictine monastery -- pray for us! So cool ... do y'all teach or is it more strictly cloistered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacredheartandbloodofjesus Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Well I got married and had two kids and another on the way ...all in the span of about 3-4 years ahaha I used to be so lit here! Always sparking debate with my radical catholic morality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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