I Tried Something New!

Thursdays are my day off, and I decided to go to Mass today, not sure what prompted me to do that, but I just kind of  felt like I needed to be there.  It was a small group which was kind of nice and Mass was only 25 minutes long.  I, for the first time took wine at communion, I usually don't ever do that but it seemed it was just a natural thing.  I don't know why I don't do it when I go to Mass on Saturday but I might just start doing!  I don't really like the taste of the wine, but it was a new experience and I really didn't mind doing it as much as I thought I would.  So another first.....probably a thing I will start doing from now on.

I think since I started reading The Little Oratory book I am looking around at the things I can use for my own alter.  I finally picked a spot, but not really sure what I want on the table.  I have a Scentsy warmer that has a metal cross on it and I just love it I think that I am going to incorporate in my alter for use.  I also have several Willow Tree figurines and angels that I would like to use as well, it's just a matter picking and choosing.  Hopefully I can get it together soon.  I'm excited to actually have a place dedicated to prayer.

Religious Intolerance

I really can't believe how people that (are not Catholic) go around putting down the Catholic Church. Unless you are willing to do some research on the Catholic Church why would you say anything nasty about the church or to someone who is Catholic?  I for one would NEVER even think to say anything negative about someones religion!!!!  What gives others the audacity to walk up to a Catholic and tell them that they should find a new religion because priests in the Catholic Church are nothing but "gay" or "pedophiles". WOW!

The other day I was talking to a lady that attends a Bible church, in the course of  the conversation she asked what religion I was and where I go to church.  I told her, and she immediately told me that Catholics don't go by the bible, that most of the Catholic Church is based on man made rules.  Another WOW!  I told her that it was not a true statement and she preceded to tell me that she knows lots of Catholics and she "knows" all about the Church.  Another WOW!   I tried to set her straight but she was not going to have any of it.

I for one have been to a few churches (for weddings/funerals) that were not Catholic and I would never say anything like that to any of them!!  Where are people's manners?  Personally I think the Mass is so beautiful....it can not be topped!  These other churches I've attended, seem to not have a structure to them, I always feel like they jump around a lot.....I am NOT putting them down it's just an observance I have made.

So here's to the people that don't think highly of the Catholic Church.....PLEASE come to Mass, find out what we do and what we say.....I think you will find that we do take everything from the bible,  my priest is not "gay" or a "pedophile" he is very loving, giving, and sometimes funny guy! Last but not least, respect my religion as I respect yours!

As always.....I will pray for you....

Let's Get Something Straight.....

CATHOLICS DO NOT WORSHIP statues of anyone..........I am so tired of having to go over this subject time and time again!

 We don't worship anything but GOD, the same GOD that Protestants worship, what we do different from other religions we ask the Saints, Mary, etc to INTERCEDE on our behalf.  Which is EXACTLY like asking your friend  to pray for your dad if he was ill.

People need to stop spreading falsehoods about the Catholic Church!!!  There is a wealth of information on just about any subject of the Catholic Church available on the Internet....take the time to look it up BEFORE  you spout off about something you know nothing of!!!

Stop saying that the Catholic Church does not go by the bible, and they make up their own rules!!!  Again, check it out on the Internet or find a Catholic to help you dispel the myths your are spreading!!

Again, the Catholic Church is NOT A CULT! I wonder how you would feel if I said that about your religion?  If you took the time to find out about Catholicism you might be surprised at what your find.  It's a beautiful , deep, rich, and reverent religion.

Last but not least....if you are going around putting down other's religion then you are in serious need of some
spiritual guidance!!!

I will be praying for you............

The Little Oratory

I saw a post on one of my favorite blogs about making a home altar and was totally intrigued. I bought the book "The Little Oratory" as a guide.  It is full of information, not only how to set up your prayer corner/table but how to use it for prayer.  I have a spot all picked out for this I just need to figure out what I want to put on the table. The book as several suggestion that are very helpful.  I will be posting pictures of my little oratory as soon as I can.

My Annulment

I finally got a letter from the Archdiocese concerning my annulment!  I was not aware that it had to go through two conforming decisions for it to be final.  But I am happy that I did get the first affirmative decision!

I did talk to Sr. Annette this evening at Mass....she was as excited as I was about it!  She did tell me that it should only be about another month and I should have the final decision, apparently it goes to another Archdiocese for approval.  So I am well on my way to getting confirmed!!!!  This is just a great big weight off of my shoulders.  All I have wanted was to get confirmed since it didn't happen when I was a kid.  It may not be a big deal to some, but to me it is everything!!!

I can't do anything in the Catholic Church without being confirmed.  I totally get it, but I'm just impatient!  I know I will finally feel like a "Complete Catholic" after confirmation.....I'm so excited about it!  Someone said to me.....is it really that big of a deal to get confirmed?  Guess what?  IT IS!

I love my religion I want what so many other Catholics already have.....the seal to my baptism.....can't wait!

It Just Figures!

One of the things I wanted to do while I was on vacation was to attend Mass every day.....well my luck is so bad!!!  They are not having Mass at my church on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday!!!  Looks like I will only get to do Thursday and Friday.....great intentions.....I know I could go to another church but I would rather go to my own.  I like to read the gospels before I go to Mass, it just enriches the entire meaning.  So I will quit complaining and just go when I can.

I also started keeping track of who I pray for, I have an app on my Nook tablet that lets me add or subtract prayers.  It is actually kind of handy, I don't forget anyone on my list with the help of this app.  I wish I would have discovered it sooner!  I am also on Instapray that only works on phones I couldn't get it for the Nook but that's okay, I have both with me at all times!

On Vacation!!!!

I am officially on vacation for the next couple of weeks, the dentist that I work for has taken his wife to London and Paris for their 30th wedding anniversary.  I hope they have fun....it's not something I would want to do, however I would like to go to Italy and see the Vatican someday!

We really don't have any plans just doing whatever on the spur of the minute!  I have "things" I want to get done though, but it would be nice to maybe take a couple of  "day" trips to some of the small towns around here, that I've never been to.  I also am building a coop for the two roosters I'm bring home from the office....yes we have chickens at the dental office for patients to watch while they are getting numb....we have a couple of roos that don't really play nice with the others, so they are coming home with me.....as soon as the coop is finished.

One thing I would like to do is go to daily Mass while I have the chance to do it.  At my church they usually have Mass each day so if I get to Mass a couple of times this week that would be great!  The past two days I have not been able to attend because of prior commitments, but there is always the next two weeks!!!

I did have lunch with my friend Jenn.....she is so wonderful!!!  I just love her she is young enough to be my daughter, but we have the best time together, so it was so much fun to see her today!  We had lunch, then went to a pet store because she wants a cat.....she filled out the info for adopting....she found a male cat she fell in love with his name is Acorn!!!  I actually have her cat Doc he is a Lynx Point Siamese she needed to get rid of because she was allergic to him....long story short her hubby doesn't like cats, but hubby is on the way out so............hello kitty!!!

I need to keep Jenn in my prayers as she starts her journey as a single parent.....she has two kids a 6yr old girl and a 2yr old boy.  It will be hard at first but eventually she will adapt and move on, isn't that what you are supposed to do?  She is also looking for a more contemporary church....she is Lutheran (about as close to Catholic as you can get) but does not want to keep going to the church she and her hubby go to now....besides his whole family goes there......time to find a nwe place to worship!!!  So this is for you Jenn.....May the good Lord walk with you through this next journey and guide you in the right direction.  I know you will be okay because of your strong faith in Him.....I'm always there for ya!!!