azaelia Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 (edited) As many of you know, I haven't been in a good place recently. I have been struggling with this election, especially when it concerns life issues, and the opinions of fellow "Catholics" on this subject. I felt like I was having no effect, that nothing I was saying was getting through and that the only thing I was accomplishing was to push her further and further away. I was like this -> Last night I went to visit my best friend (not the one I'm arguing with) as St. Joseph's College in Standish (Maine) and we went to adoration in the chapel. There were only a few of us there, which was good for me because I prefer to be in a quiet, close setting when I pray. I was looking for some peace of mind, something to help me in this battle. I realized that her mind isn't the only thing that needs to be changed. It's her heart as well, and that's something only God can do. All I can do is pray for her. And I realized that the way I was going about the whole affair was the reason nothing was getting through. I was trying so hard to prove her wrong that I wasn't showing love the way I should. I wasn't concentrating on showing her the truth. The whole reason this election is so ugly is because no one is showing love, and I realized I was one of them. How can we claim to be Catholic and followers of Christ if we don't act like it? Adoration is a very good thing Edited October 21, 2004 by azaelia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 A beautiful thought. I think it's wise that everyone read 1 Corinthians 13 frequently for help with this sort of stuff. It's not only helpful, but calming as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I haven't been to adoration in like forever. In fact, when I first read this, I thought you said, "Abortion...it's a good thing." I did a double take. Pray for me... I still plan on taking my visiting friend to adoration with me. If nothing else, it will expose him to a new idea, and a new culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I go to a small rural parish, they don't have Adoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 [quote name='Paladin D' date='Oct 21 2004, 02:05 PM'] they don't got Adoration. [/quote] you ain't southern, is ye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 (edited) [quote name='theculturewarrior' date='Oct 21 2004, 03:10 PM'] you ain't southern, is ye. [/quote] I don't get it. Edited October 21, 2004 by Paladin D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I was just teasing you Paladin, because you were writing with a Southern accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin D Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 [quote name='theculturewarrior' date='Oct 21 2004, 03:15 PM'] I was just teasing you Paladin, because you were writing with a Southern accent. [/quote] Oh lol, I ain't southern, I'm northern. I don't have the best of speech since I had my ear drum ruptured [b]twice[/b] as a child, and I also had fluid in my ears for a period of time which greatly effected my speech. I've recovered a lot since then, but I still have some of it to work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 okay...back to Azaelia! [/hijack] That's beautiful Amy. It's something I have to remind myself of all the time. Hypocrisy is everybody's addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 im going to adoration right now! whoo hoo! :runaway: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 [quote name='littleflower' date='JMJ+Oct 21 2004, 04:00 PM'] im going to adoration right now! whoo hoo! :runaway: [/quote] YAY!!! I get to go tonight...I'm gonna love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azaelia Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 St. Joseph's is looking better and better to me. They have Adoration and mass regularly :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I just got back from Adoration. Such peace I feel right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I need adoration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 [quote name='Moosey' date='Oct 21 2004, 05:40 PM'] I need adoration [/quote] You're a cute kid...I'll bet there's plenty of boys your age who adore you. They just aren't telling you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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