tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post8090819510391502978..comments2023-07-18T18:47:23.113+02:00Comments on "Skipping Stone" Memories: One Pope Brings HopeDenise Baerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-35886759745477021702013-03-18T19:00:43.676+01:002013-03-18T19:00:43.676+01:00The pope does indeed bring hope, and I'm glad ...The pope does indeed bring hope, and I'm glad that is the case for so many. Although it's not my personal forte, I find the subject fascinating. JeriWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560326888524377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-80494736637367150652013-03-16T02:18:12.137+01:002013-03-16T02:18:12.137+01:00Hi,
You have written such deep thoughts here. I ...Hi,<br /><br />You have written such deep thoughts here. I too like the new pope and am praying for healing for the Catholic Church. I am Protestant (Baptist), but I know that Jesus is calling all of us to Him. I was also impressed with how humility of the new Pope. He seems such a simple man who loves God.Mary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364984522554522146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-46782053136736784392013-03-14T20:35:55.858+01:002013-03-14T20:35:55.858+01:00I agree, Jon. It's not just the Catholic faith...I agree, Jon. It's not just the Catholic faith that faces the present issues. It's everywhere. I don't believe the church needs to change belief, I just think that maybe if they updated a bit to relate to younger generations, they'd start bringing in more parishioners. <br /><br />That is a great quote. I know too many people cast judgment with smeared pasts themselves. I don't care about those who judge me. The only one I need to care about is God's judgment. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-50474964318317389992013-03-14T20:32:07.611+01:002013-03-14T20:32:07.611+01:00I think it's wonderful that he picked that nam...I think it's wonderful that he picked that name, and it sounds like he lives life in the same manner.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-55356409681315840132013-03-14T20:31:11.416+01:002013-03-14T20:31:11.416+01:00I agree, BFTS. I do hope the church gets new life ...I agree, BFTS. I do hope the church gets new life by fixing its past. Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-52853240437038654272013-03-14T20:29:48.122+01:002013-03-14T20:29:48.122+01:00Thanks, Dennis. It's wonderful to hear that yo...Thanks, Dennis. It's wonderful to hear that you are part of your church. Sometimes it's those within the church that make the journey worthwhile. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.Denise Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432140925773614828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-74119724624919492582013-03-14T17:18:03.937+01:002013-03-14T17:18:03.937+01:00Due to family issues we were unable to attend chur...Due to family issues we were unable to attend church for a number of years (probably the last 10). Granted we are not Catholic (my family is Methodist), the troubles the church faces right now are not only a Catholic issue. Personally, I don't find it a necessary thing to update the church per se. It is more of a need to come back to the teachings of Jesus. Too many have taken their personal issues and turned them as something said by Jesus. They forget that as it is said by him we should love our neighbor and what not. The greatest gift is love. <br /><br />At one point it was Jesus who said "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone..." This does make me wonder if maybe those who turn solely to condemnation, maybe they are trying to turn the blame for their own sins onto others. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096021087395266714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-909373983052103642013-03-14T15:32:39.977+01:002013-03-14T15:32:39.977+01:00The new pope seems like a gentle soul. The fact th...The new pope seems like a gentle soul. The fact that he chose to honor St. Francis of Assissi as his name is hopeful. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634681223129304563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-75497571204241912132013-03-14T15:06:29.110+01:002013-03-14T15:06:29.110+01:00I'm much like you, a non-practicing Catholic. ...I'm much like you, a non-practicing Catholic. My beliefs come from personal experiences and my own soul searching, not from regular church services. Regardless, I hope the new pope does well and can help bring the church new life, especially now that it has such a bad reputation in certain regards.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3222256117666591598.post-78332252098870209362013-03-14T11:28:29.834+01:002013-03-14T11:28:29.834+01:00Here's hoping you find your way back home. I t...Here's hoping you find your way back home. I teach the faith to adults in my parish (RCIA). I love taking them on the journey towards full acceptance with the Church. <br /><br />I agree that a priest should not stand up there and condemn. That's not what the church is all about. Also, just as you believe, we teach much of the Bible is written with "truths" but not always in a literal way. <br /><br />Welcome home!Dennis Higginshttp://www.timepilgrims.com/noreply@blogger.com