tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post645907712719900639..comments2024-02-26T09:30:54.111-06:00Comments on Domine, da mihi hanc aquam!: Resist the deceivers!Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-30047846664532122302012-06-08T15:35:21.002-05:002012-06-08T15:35:21.002-05:00Shelly, many thanks for the thoughtful comments! ...Shelly, many thanks for the thoughtful comments! I appreciate them. Occasionally, I churn out a straightforward teaching homily and this is one of those. I've toned down my rhetorical flourishes since getting back to parish work b/c--though many enjoy that sort of thing--not many really know how to use them for spiritual growth. I think that we are entering a trying period in the Church. As the Revolutionary Baby Boomer priests/religious go kicking and protesting into retirement and their eternal reward, we will have to defend the faith as staunchly and charitably as possible. No easy task!<br /><br />Also, thanks for the books! :-)Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-78483591848053401502012-06-08T13:30:05.687-05:002012-06-08T13:30:05.687-05:00Glad you made it back home safely.
My first impr...Glad you made it back home safely. <br /><br />My first impression was that this homily was rather bland - good message, but too much like spicy food in Provo, Utah. But, I was compelled to read it again and look over today's 1st reading, and my opinion changed. This portion of the Letter to Timothy, at least, reads very much like a father-son discussion so it stands to reason that the homily would be of a similar style. Like Melissa, I too enjoy a bit of fire, but not fire for its own sake - it is more important for me that a homily makes me think - reflect - act. Many times the energetic homily makes that process easier, but for today's reading I don't think it would have been as effective. I appreciated the sprinkling of appropriate quotes and the reminder that it is not Scripture alone that brings salvation, or holds all the answers. We must look also to those inspired by the Spirit - the "teaching office of the Church." We should pray with an open mind and heart WITH our bishops, really hearing what is said - certainly look to Scripture, but don't forget to look to personal witnesses as well. Listen to that still-small voice inside of your own heart - and speak the Truth, even if you are afraid. <br /><br />Succinct, calm, personal, challenging and thought-provoking. Thank you - very helpful.<br /><br />SPShellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05485793986602894527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-46890691423806845982012-06-08T12:32:21.334-05:002012-06-08T12:32:21.334-05:00Methinks someone is trying to get me in trouble. ....Methinks someone is trying to get me in trouble. . .hmmmmm. . .<br /><br />;-)Fr. Philip Powell, OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970857401221305221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18842286.post-31326203883804936612012-06-08T11:04:22.099-05:002012-06-08T11:04:22.099-05:00Tell it, Father! Woo hoo!
I was just arguing abou...Tell it, Father! Woo hoo!<br /><br />I was just arguing about this kind of thing with my oldest son, who is a self-admitted atheist and an editor with a fervent desire to rid the world of all plagiarism and inaccuracy. I kept trying to say that Sister Margaret Farley was a sister, not a nun, and he said well the NY Times says she's a nun. Yeah, but they aren't an authority. But you said "sister" so yay for you for making the correct distinction! I think it's awfully unlikely that a nun would write a book like Sister Margaret's, anyway.<br /><br />Okay, so feedback. I'd like to hear even more fire and brimstone, but maybe I'm unusual that way. Maybe a bit more of an explosive conclusion? What do you think?<br /><br />Still—yeah! Go for it! Be that zealot! The Church needs you to defend her!Melissa H-Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674140433439195917noreply@blogger.com