"Spiritually you know I would advise, since it is so intense in nature, not to go the whole hog at it all time. Not to get too involved. To be like the bee dipping in and out with periods of intense thought and prayer. Yes the mind is important but the heart is even more important. The Holy Spirit is a gentle breeze. Be gentle, not too intense and fractious. Don't be afraid of leaving this thread and praying. Pray before posting. Don't post too often. Be gentle on yourself. Be kind and gentle to others. ...and always always be humble, none of us have a monopoly on the truth. Be better at reading others thoughts than putting forward your own." - Padraig Caughey, 12/4/2015
I was looking back at some of the earlier "go rounds" on the Forum relating to Pope Francis (e.g., "Emma Bonino; Abortionist," "Pope Francis, Contraception and the Zika Virus," "The Synod and Communion," "Coming Schism in the Church," and "THE SYNOD 2015," to name a few). It is striking how similar the arguments are, how similar the participants are, etc. On one of those threads, Padraig posted the above, which is a gem. Not to blow smoke up your arse, Padraig, but (IMHO) you are at your best when your posts are spiritual and reflective (as opposed to unglued and instinctive). Granted, a few posts later, you were back on the horse, but your advice as posted here is worth heeding. So, thanks Padraig.
This post, reminds me of this song . without a doubt, our Heavenly Father, together with all of Heaven , is watching us .. thus, listening to our every unspoken, spoken or written word. feels like a little, too little, too late? On my home front. My son in law is walking away from a 12 1/2 year, marriage, this since recently he has found the "real" love of his life. It is unfathomable at the evil hidden in hearts. Blindsided the unseen, is becoming seen. Many a battle, before our lives. So....I have to remind myself (a lot) To not with our own lips praise God and curse man made in His likeness .. . most times all we are left with is prayer ~ And to always stay humble and kind.
