tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post1885333082695929144..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: OUR LENTEN MISSIONJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11047341898693565512017-04-02T18:24:03.588-04:002017-04-02T18:24:03.588-04:00C.T. thank you for your comment. I'm glad you ...C.T. thank you for your comment. I'm glad you were able to make a Lenten Retreat, too. It was something that will be with me forever. One of my cousins didn't make the first two nights, but his wife who is in the choir did. He told me when she came home from the first night her mouth dropped open as she recalled the beauty of the night, and his charisma.<br /><br />Thank you, Kait. I probably won't go on the one this year, and I've been on a Holy Land Tour in 1972, but the one coming up in 2020, is one I'm hoping I'll be able to go on. If you go to his website you'll see what that one is.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67729055517504151262017-03-30T20:28:08.475-04:002017-03-30T20:28:08.475-04:00What a wonderful Lenten story! Yes, I would love t...What a wonderful Lenten story! Yes, I would love to go on a mission with Friar Johnpaul. For two reasons, the spiritual, it sounds like he brings a unique viewpoint to his preaching, and the research. He could be quite the source! Glad that you had an opportunity to attend.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-23217810879354166362017-03-30T15:34:03.413-04:002017-03-30T15:34:03.413-04:00I was so touched by the story of your son's vi...I was so touched by the story of your son's vision of God and his sharing of heaven with his Mom. :-)<br /><br />I, too, made a Lenten Retreat this year, and it was life-changing. I recommend so strongly being in a holy place and opening oneself to the gifts it offers!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing, Gloria! --kate/writing as C. T. CollierC. T. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056021289925210090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-70667823191878554352017-03-30T12:51:23.845-04:002017-03-30T12:51:23.845-04:00I just realized our blogger eliminated the first p...I just realized our blogger eliminated the first paragraph of my blog for some reason so here it is now:<br /><br />Last week we had three evenings 0f a Lenten Mission presented by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero. On Sunday, he said all the Masses and won over everyone who heard him with his sense of humor.<br />The first evening of the mission was from 6:30 to 8:00 and there was not a lot of seats left to fill. People came from other churches. His premise was there is No Greater Love than what Jesus gave by dying for us. And over three nights he brought up the seven phrases Jesus spoke on the cross.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-333070157812278842017-03-30T12:35:49.375-04:002017-03-30T12:35:49.375-04:00Warren, it was, and I only hope he returns next ye...Warren, it was, and I only hope he returns next year.<br /><br />Shari, I haven't gone to his website yet because I've been too busy with funerals and other things, but I plan on going there today.<br /><br />Thanks Margaret. You are right about that sometimes it can be as small as finally seeing the first daffodil of spring.<br /><br />KM. the woman I went on the Holy Land Tour back in 1972 looked him up and like me wants to go on his 2020 pilgrimage to Austria, Switzerland and Germany where once every ten years they perform The Passion Play. I'm going to start saving for that trip.<br /><br />E.B. You are doing what Friar Johnpaul suggested we do, and that's to help other people. I<br />do it mostly by delivering Mobile Meals. I find that very rewarding.<br /><br />Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-57404302580554457502017-03-30T10:59:07.303-04:002017-03-30T10:59:07.303-04:00We have Lent lunches. Everyone goes so those who a...We have Lent lunches. Everyone goes so those who are needy don't eat alone. I'm baking ham for the lunch, but I doubt I'll stay to eat because my daughter will be here. The school where she's a counselor will be on spring break, as always between Palm and Easter Sundays. Like Warren said--you had a wonderful experience. E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-69988431605655179902017-03-30T10:52:29.681-04:002017-03-30T10:52:29.681-04:00An inspiring story about an inspiring man. I hope ...An inspiring story about an inspiring man. I hope you do get to go on one of his trips if that's what you'd like to do.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-36587859926999316222017-03-30T10:50:27.982-04:002017-03-30T10:50:27.982-04:00Gloria, you don't have to leave your community...Gloria, you don't have to leave your community to find memorable experiences! Wonderful blog.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-88410961995300002882017-03-30T10:25:36.869-04:002017-03-30T10:25:36.869-04:00Hi Gloria, I checked out his website and loved his...Hi Gloria, I checked out his website and loved his list of 40 things to give up for lent. It's not often someone asks you to give up "Mediocrity, People Pleasing, the Quick Fix, Your Comfort Zone..." Great food for thought.Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-59173153015823814172017-03-30T10:22:44.324-04:002017-03-30T10:22:44.324-04:00It sounds like a wonderful experience.It sounds like a wonderful experience.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.com