Ora et Labora Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 Thats okay. I regret giving out my first name. oh well. Everyone knows it now anyway. lol Will you be able to stay on phatmass if you become a priest. PM me and tell me. I like talking with you. It helps. And I know a priests prayer is powerful.
Ora et Labora Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 even though your not a priest yet. lol
Theologian in Training Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Ora et Labora' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:02 PM']Will you be able to stay on phatmass if you become a priest. PM me and tell me. [right][snapback]865132[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yep, just ask cappie or Fr. Pontifex, the two priests, that I know about, (there may be more) that frequent phatmass. And, I will pray for you.
Ora et Labora Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 Thank you...I know about cappie.
Theologian in Training Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) [quote name='Ora et Labora' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:06 PM']Thank you...I know about cappie. [right][snapback]865144[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You're welcome, and, like I said, if you have any more questions about this topic, feel free to PM me. God Bless Edited January 25, 2006 by Theologian in Training
Cow of Shame Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:07 PM']Your welcome, [/quote] I'm only saying this 'cause you've done it twice in a row, but it's YOU'RE welcome (you are)
Ora et Labora Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 Or any other, right? lol I will.
Ora et Labora Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='Jan 24 2006, 08:07 PM']Your welcome, and, like I said, if you have any more questions about this topic, feel free to PM me. God Bless [right][snapback]865149[/snapback][/right] [/quote] i posted in responce to this. you still didnt answer one question......
Theologian in Training Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Cow of Shame' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:09 PM']I'm only saying this 'cause you've done it twice in a row, but it's YOU'RE welcome (you are) [right][snapback]865152[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I know, but I am lazy. The downfall of the internet is that it allows us to forgo all grammatical rules. Besides, what kind of English major would I be if I did not break a few of the rules every now and then and thank you
Theologian in Training Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Ora et Labora' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:10 PM']i posted in responce to this. you still didnt answer one question...... [right][snapback]865157[/snapback][/right] [/quote] which one?
Ora et Labora Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 why does he allow these awful things to happen to people? why does he let the devil do it?
Mary-Kathryn Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Ora et Labora' date='Jan 24 2006, 08:12 PM']What can I do to lesson my extreme fright of demons?? I began to be terrified after I watched the passion. Sometimes at night I feel I can almost see them. Its aweful. Should I just pray? Kristina [right][snapback]865017[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Here are some tips to soothe you at bedtime since you are beset by the fears of demons sometimes at night ... set a routine: have quiet after a certain time, read a book, say your prayers etc.. Perhaps have some type of light either directly in your room or filtering through to your room when you are afraid. There are also crucifixes I have seen that you can attatch to your pillow or do as I have done: get a strong rosary [cord/plastic] blessed and place it under your pillow at night. How awesome it is to go to sleep in the arms of The Blessed Virgin!
Theologian in Training Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Ora et Labora' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:16 PM']why does he allow these awful things to happen to people? why does he let the devil do it? [right][snapback]865170[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You are basically asking me why God allows people to suffer? The best response to that is from a saint, whom I cannot for the life of me remember, he/she said, "the closer we get to the sun the more we feel the heat." So too, with God, the closer we come to Him, the more we feel the "heat." Christ showed us that the way to salvation was by way of suffering. Everyone has their cross to carry, and the weight to bear, and this is just one of your crosses that you are to endure. Just remember, though it is scary and you don't understand the reasons, God is allowing this for some reason, which you will come to understand eventually. Perhaps, not anytime soon, but one day you will understand, and it will make sense. I don't pretend to imply that it is easy, by any means, but from this you will learn a lot. I can definitely guarantee that. I am sorry I don't have the answer you are looking for, but if I did, I would be surprised myself. God Bless
missionseeker Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 St. Theresa of Avila said to God, "If this is how you treat your friends no wonder you have so few" ??
Theologian in Training Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Cow of Shame' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:09 PM']I'm only saying this 'cause you've done it twice in a row, but it's YOU'RE welcome (you are) [right][snapback]865152[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I changed them...just for you God Bless
Ora et Labora Posted January 25, 2006 Author Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='Jan 24 2006, 08:24 PM']You are basically asking me why God allows people to suffer? The best response to that is from a saint, whom I cannot for the life of me remember, he/she said, "the closer we get to the sun the more we feel the heat." So too, with God, the closer we come to Him, the more we feel the "heat." Christ showed us that the way to salvation was by way of suffering. Everyone has their cross to carry, and the weight to bear, and this is just one of your crosses that you are to endure. Just remember, though it is scary and you don't understand the reasons, God is allowing this for some reason, which you will come to understand eventually. Perhaps, not anytime soon, but one day you will understand, and it will make sense. I don't pretend to imply that it is easy, by any means, but from this you will learn a lot. I can definitely guarantee that. I am sorry I don't have the answer you are looking for, but if I did, I would be surprised myself. God Bless [right][snapback]865189[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I wasnt expecting a direct answer. Thank y'all, Kristina
morostheos Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 One thing that helps me is to think of how tiny and not-powerful satan is compared to God. A lot of times in our head, we see a spiritual battle and think both sides are about equal, but that's not the case! It's like a if the devil was a house cat and we are a mouse, we are afraid of him. But God is a lion that is protecting us from the house cat. With God's protection, we have nothing to fear!
Church Punk Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Ora et Labora' date='Jan 24 2006, 09:12 PM']What can I do to lesson my extreme fright of demons?? I began to be terrified after I watched the passion. Sometimes at night I feel I can almost see them. Its aweful. Should I just pray? Kristina [right][snapback]865017[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I have had the same problem... I have resorted to our secret weapons, and it has help huge. I pray the Rosary before I go to sleep. I say the pray of daily neglects, asking Gods forgivness of any sins I have commited prior that day. Ask for strength. Then with one of my Rosarys under my pillow, I wrap it around my hand and begin to pray it until i fall asleep. Our Lady said that the Rosary was to be our weapon agianst evil, and anything that we ask for she will do. There is nothing the Rosary can not solve. I also wear the Brown Scapular always as a sign of devotion to our Lady. It real times of trouble call on St. Michael the Archangel... The demon slayer him self. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host - by the Divine Power of God - cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
cmotherofpirl Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 Remember your guardian angel is always beside you.
Church Punk Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 [quote name='Theologian in Training' date='Jan 24 2006, 10:24 PM']suffering. Everyone has their cross to carry, and the weight to bear, and this is just one of your crosses that you are to endure. Just remember, though it is scary and you don't understand the reasons, God is allowing this for some reason, which you will come to understand eventually. [right][snapback]865189[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Carry our cross, or be crushed by it... Jesus showed us this when he fell under the sheer weight. [quote name='Luke 9: 23']And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.[/quote]
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