Thursday, August 23, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Yard Sale
This morning we took out all of our once prized possessions, put stickers on them, and have been allowing people to buy our stuff. All of these things that have brought us closer to society's materialistic ways are being placed in unknown cars and driven away. With a simple exchange of a couple of quarters, the unused clothes that I have been hoarding "in case I ever needed them" are being put to use in someone else's house. It's a good reminder of how materialistic we, as human beings, can be. Occasionally we need to let go of our possessions and live more simply. As I prepare to move out of the house next year I am slowly going through these worldly possessions and realizing what kind of life I want to live.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Goodbye Pants
About a year and a half ago I stopped wearing pants and decided to wear only skirts. At first it was just more comfortable and I enjoyed them more, then I started reading more about modesty and began to realize how much more I could embrace my femininity. I started seeing a different side of men; doors were opened for me and I was treated with so much more respect. Try wearing skirts for awhile, it's incredible to see how people respond!
Since I began wearing only skirts, I have kept my pants in the back of my closet "just in case." I have been thinking of getting rid of them, but could not get myself to do so. Yesterday, I decided it was time. I took out my sewing machine, ripped a couple of them up, and transformed a couple of pairs into a skirt. Goodbye pants! I'm sure the rest of them will be transformed as well or sold at our yard sale this weekend.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Letter to the Editor
Last week there was a letter to the editor in our local newspaper that spoke poorly of the Catholic Church. Nathan and I were both upset, so he took it upon himself to respond. Here is his article that appeared in today's paper.
Universal Catholicism
Monday, August 6, 2007
In his letter Aug. 1, William LaRochelle makes the claim that the Catholic Church is guilty of contradiction.
LaRochelle speaks of the declaration that Protestant denominations are not churches. It must be understood that the word "church" has a deeper theological meaning. "Church," in the theological sense, refers to the lack of linear succession within Protestant communities that is found within the Catholic and Orthodox churches. It does not mean that Protestants' beliefs lack a theological base.
With that understanding of church, it becomes easier to understand the second point of LaRochelle's argument. The Catholic Church does not wish Protestants to abandon their faiths, but, instead, wishes for a greater unity between all Christian faiths. The word "catholic" simply means "universal" in Greek. What the Catholic Church desires is simply for all Christians to again become catholic, i.e., universal.
LaRochelle tries to contradict Pope John Paul II by contrasting his words with those of Pope Eugene IV. If one understands history, Pope Eugene IV does not contradict Pope John Paul II. Pope Eugene IV made his statements regarding salvation before the Protestant reformation. If one reads the statement, there is actually no reference to Protestants, which means that there is no contradiction between Pope John Paul II and Pope Eugene IV.
With careful investigation, one can see that there are no proven contradictions in those arguments against Catholicism, but that they show the church's desire to reunite all Christian faiths.
Nathan Faucher, Lewiston
And this is one of the many reasons why I am marrying this man!
Universal Catholicism
Monday, August 6, 2007
In his letter Aug. 1, William LaRochelle makes the claim that the Catholic Church is guilty of contradiction.
LaRochelle speaks of the declaration that Protestant denominations are not churches. It must be understood that the word "church" has a deeper theological meaning. "Church," in the theological sense, refers to the lack of linear succession within Protestant communities that is found within the Catholic and Orthodox churches. It does not mean that Protestants' beliefs lack a theological base.
With that understanding of church, it becomes easier to understand the second point of LaRochelle's argument. The Catholic Church does not wish Protestants to abandon their faiths, but, instead, wishes for a greater unity between all Christian faiths. The word "catholic" simply means "universal" in Greek. What the Catholic Church desires is simply for all Christians to again become catholic, i.e., universal.
LaRochelle tries to contradict Pope John Paul II by contrasting his words with those of Pope Eugene IV. If one understands history, Pope Eugene IV does not contradict Pope John Paul II. Pope Eugene IV made his statements regarding salvation before the Protestant reformation. If one reads the statement, there is actually no reference to Protestants, which means that there is no contradiction between Pope John Paul II and Pope Eugene IV.
With careful investigation, one can see that there are no proven contradictions in those arguments against Catholicism, but that they show the church's desire to reunite all Christian faiths.
Nathan Faucher, Lewiston
And this is one of the many reasons why I am marrying this man!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Seeing Old Friends
Two summers ago when I walked with the Crusade for Life, I met many people who influenced who I am today. There were many faces and names along the way but a few that I very distinctly remember.
One day, eight of the twelve walkers had to go to a rally of some sort in New Hampshire while four of us stayed back to cover thirty or so miles of walking (from Maine into New Hampshire). It was a hot, but typical summer day. After walking for most of the morning, two of the walkers met a man who invited us into his home for lunch. We graciously accepted and were surprised to discover how beautiful his family was. He was married to a wonderful woman and they had an adorable child and were expecting their second. They had such a wonderful way about them and their faith was so radiant. Of all the days that summer, this family sticks out in my mind the most.
Today, I decided to check out the new Catholic bookstore. I stayed half an hour past closing talking with the owner when the man that works with her said that he was leaving. She mentioned that his four year old was in the car. She said the child's name and I immediately wondered if it was the man that had invited us for lunch. I began asking questions of where he lives and his wife's name. Sure enough, it was him! He walked back inside to get something and we both realized that we knew each other and how we had met. I then went outside to see his wife and two boys. We immediately began talking and I was so excited to have seen them once again. She is now expecting their third child! They are such amazing witnesses of God's love for us and I am so happy to have seen them once again. You never know where you'll see someone that you haven't seen in years, but God always seems to reconnect us.
One day, eight of the twelve walkers had to go to a rally of some sort in New Hampshire while four of us stayed back to cover thirty or so miles of walking (from Maine into New Hampshire). It was a hot, but typical summer day. After walking for most of the morning, two of the walkers met a man who invited us into his home for lunch. We graciously accepted and were surprised to discover how beautiful his family was. He was married to a wonderful woman and they had an adorable child and were expecting their second. They had such a wonderful way about them and their faith was so radiant. Of all the days that summer, this family sticks out in my mind the most.
Today, I decided to check out the new Catholic bookstore. I stayed half an hour past closing talking with the owner when the man that works with her said that he was leaving. She mentioned that his four year old was in the car. She said the child's name and I immediately wondered if it was the man that had invited us for lunch. I began asking questions of where he lives and his wife's name. Sure enough, it was him! He walked back inside to get something and we both realized that we knew each other and how we had met. I then went outside to see his wife and two boys. We immediately began talking and I was so excited to have seen them once again. She is now expecting their third child! They are such amazing witnesses of God's love for us and I am so happy to have seen them once again. You never know where you'll see someone that you haven't seen in years, but God always seems to reconnect us.
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