The Fatima Rosary Discussion and Cds available

The following may all seem a little confusing, (because of the Ookee way this old man explains stuff) or if you are not used to the praying of the Rosary. Hopefully, if you will take the time to read it all, some sense or further meditative thought will ensue.  More →

Also bear in mind that Praying the Rosary can be made easy, even second nature, by use of the CD (available at this site) as a tool.

May The Blessed Virgin Lead You to Her Son, May Jesus Lead You To His Father, May You Live In Eterenal Bliss, with the Saints and Angels, Praising Him Forever.

What is the Differance between “Praise”-”Honor”and “Worship”???

 PRAISE and HONOR  are closely related
 IN our finite realm, we often honor and even “praise” others for their accomplishments.
 This can take on many many forms:
 The simple (yet fulfilling to the receiver) Smile or all knowing glance – hand shake – kiss – or wave.  More →

Time … What is it???

 During the process of God Creating all that is, time would seem to be the one thing HE ordained necessary to create and put into place (or set in motion), which holds everything in the finite. More → 

 

Does God Speak to Each “Through” others interpreting The Bible???

This would seem to be the premise upon which Every known denomination or Non-denomination of Christianity is based.. and most assuredly boils down to “authority”.

This does give rise to some basic questions, which MUST be answered within the heart of each individual:

 

1).  Has God given earthly authority to NO ONE, to interpret His Word of Scripture and ONLY HIS WORD must stand without interpretation? (this would cause the Bible to be a book that can not be read, for the moment we read something we “interpret” it).

 

2). Has God given earthly authority and the responsibility ONLY to ones self,  to interpret His Words of Scripture as it best suits ones own eternal situation or office in life? (This works,. but only if there was never to be a Church and contradicts the 22 books of the Bible that were written in the efforts of unifying “Christ’s Church”. Starting with: The Book of Acts 1:1 and continuing through The Book of Jude 1:25 All of the latter being, those books known as the Epistles (meaning “Letters”)

 

3). Has God given earthly authority to multiple individuals or groups, to interpret His Words of Scripture, to whom one should be loyal, charging each given authority to accept the responsibility for guiding individuals closer to Him? (This could work,. although may have a serious flaw, because on earth it is extremely difficult to have multiple authorities where “unity” is the goal).

 

4). Has God given earthly authority to one  person or group, to interpret His Words of Scripture, to whom all should be loyal, thereby making that which has been given authority responsible for guiding all closer to Him? (this does work,. from the Heavenly side of things, or at least is a “concept” that the human mind can easily grasp, although if human pride is figured in, it could make a mess on the earthly side)

 

These four questions could well have many variations added to them, although they have been asked in this fashion to allow variations within each.

If we look at Scriptural History of the Old Testament, and Jesus’ earthly life within the New Testament and the hierarchy established in the New Testament from Pentecost forward, we find it difficult to answer a solid YES to questions 1-2or 3, regardless of what variations we wish to interject.

Although individually our free will does allow us to answer “yes” “no” or “maybe so” to any of these questions OR make up another question we would “rather answer”.

None the Less we each must answer. More →

Is Recieving The Euharist Cannibalism?

THE FOLLOWING SCENARIO IS SIMPLY THAT …. a scenario …. I am no theologian other then that of the  homespun type. having shared these thoughts with several catholic priests and several protestant ministers ( all of Whom I trust more then myself)  and having them find “no harm in exploring the thoughts ” I will share them with you …  but remember this is by NO MEANS a  Doctrine in any Church I know of, NOT A TEACHING,  and only food for thought:  More of this blog→

Is this an ultimate test of “friendship”?

WHAT IF:

We and one of our friends, both happen to “like” (to the point of what could be called a superficial “Love”) the same thing …

For example .. Butter Pecan Ice Cream…or Movies by a certain director or actor involved… or Traveling to a certain place which would require airplane fare … and

WHAT IF:

 

You were the one that by some happenstance came upon Free tickets for 2 to that place or opening night premier of a movie… Or a bargain on a Gallon of the good brand of Butter Pecan …(the stuff that doesn’t need any topping to be melt in your mouth good, in fact it is so good it would be insulted by putting topping on it)

 

Wouldn’t it be a marvelous “test” of friendship … to anonymously bestow the complete gift on your friend. Making them think it came from some totally outside source, to see if they come running to you with the excitement and desire to share something that they should also know you enjoy as much as they, and that they would think of no other before you in such matters?.. More →

Who made you the Judge?… A Catholic take on judging

We all know or have been told and are supposed to know or at least like to live under the pretence that we know, that “judgment” is not supposed to be a part of our detail.  “Judge NOT that you shall NOT BE JUDGED”. More →

Do “Passions” achieve Satisfaction? A Catholic view

It has been questioned, (by the rightwingers) that in general society has somehow “lowered its’ sights” in the area of those things in this world for which we humans become passionate about.

If this is true, it may explain some of societies generalized problems but much would seem to depend on the demography of the individual involved in the thought.  More →

Seven Step Outlook on the subject of SIN

Here are seven Realizations, which have come to the mind of an old man that has wallered in the gutters of life, refusing to accept the offers of Love and Forgiveness that were forever being “inkled” by that “little voice” which was obviously being projected from A far Greater Wisdom.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT:

1). Small sins are not harmless. Whether personal (thought to be hidden) or social (obviously exposed) All acts of sinning are offensive to God, a breach of the New Covenant and in need of His repairs.

        1a).    The seed of sin WILL GROW and does need to be uprooted. Uprooting can be painless or painful, none the less must be done. Once it dies (like any manure) it makes a most fertile spot for the flowers of Virtue to flourish.  

        1b).    The Seeds of Virtue WILL GROW, from that spot, and are the natural produce of a cared for spiritual garden.

 

2). All forgiveness, healing, atonement, and the graces needed for everything else, are made possible by the Eternal Jesus and the Mercy and Love of The Father, although brought to us in many forms, The Holy Spirit of the Triune God is the initiator of it all .

 

3). All past and present sins have been or are being combated by God in the effort to Forgive the one who has brought them to life, He yearns for our co-operation.

 

4)  All future sin is being combated by God in the effort to cause us to willingly STOP before they take place.

 

5). The only sinner that can not be forgiven and the only situation that can not be made into a blessing is that which DOES NOT turn its eyes, mouth, and heart toward God for the grace needed to do so.

 

6) While some sins are obvious and need be avoided like any plague. It is not easy for humans to judge the sin of  others correctly and therefore should attempt to stay away from doing so.

 

7) Once confessed and forgiven, past sins need not be feared, and should only be remembered if needed to cause Humility or in Thanksgiving for Forgiveness or to give Glory in testimony. Even then some sins should not be mentioned as they are too hideous and, the mentioning of, can become the seed which regenerates in the next persons garden. ALL sin should eventually disappear from sight of the minds eye, as HE accounts them NO MORE…today has enough problems of its own without remembering yesterdays. Only future sins need be considered (or feared) and dealt with…..more →

A RECIPE FOR CURING SIN

The following recipe has never been known to fail, if these seven short steps are adhered to.

Ingredients needed:

1- mind’s eye (regardless of its vision)

1- contrite heart (regardless of condition)

1- mouth With/vocal cords (unless physically impossible then they are optional-use inner voice)

 Actions to be taken:

1).Place above items in the presence of Heavenly Chef. (He or His Assistants can be found in any of His “retail outlets” in a nearby neighborhood or by inner locution in any place private and secure)

 

2).Add the remembrance of the most hideous acts and thoughts seen by the minds eye.

 

3).Allow to simmer within the heart, until tenderness is brought about by Heavenly Chef.

 

4).Allow mouth to blurt out, feelings of Shame, Remorse, and New Confidence in Chefs abilities.

 

5).Close mouth, dry eye, treasure all of the above in renewed Fervor of Heart.

 

6).Be sure to ask Chef for “to go” items, that reoccurrence of these hideous acts and thoughts will be less likely.

 

7).Share experience with fellowman. (word of mouth is still the best advertising) …..more →