Getting To Know You
Jennifer over at Conversion Diary gave me the idea to create this blogpost where we can learn more about the readers of this blog. There are several frequent commentors whom I have enjoyed getting to know so far, but it would be great to find out more about the rest of you. With this in mind, here are some questions to ponder and to answer in the comments section of this post. Let’s make it a fun way of getting to know one another better! And so, for both regular commentors and those just lurking about, here are some conversation starters. Answer any or all of the following.
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
2. Why do you visit this blog?
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
5. What is your favorite quote?
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
8. Who is one of your heroes?
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
About The Author
Ok…so it is only fair to start by sharing.
1. Born in Fort Benning, GA. Raised in Chattanooga, TN. Currently living in Lenoir City, TN.
2. I am the author.
3. There is not really a typical day, but on most days I get up, celebrate mass with the community, and then stop in to say hi to Lupe, Jill and Karen. I try to do some reading each day, including friends’ blogs. Some days are funerals, some are weddings, some days are visiting the sick, etc. priesthood is never boring. My favorite part of the day is when I get to talk to the people of God.
4. Something significant I have at least begun to learn this year is how to write icons.
5. quot;I don’t want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don’t want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don’t want to do that.quot;
-Lloyd Dobler (from the movie, Say Anything.
6. Book = The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis
Musician = The Black Lillies
Movie = Life As A House
Blog = Close To Home
7. My amazing dance moves…lol
8. Dorothy Day
9. Finish hiking the Appalachian Trail
10. If you are reading this, I assume you know my web address.
1. I was born and raised in Knoxville, Tn. I currently am living in Emory, VA
2. I visit here to read inspiring thoughts, and have a little fun no and again.
3. Work and summer school classes, my favorite part of the day is when I can finally lay in my bed and watch tv to fall asleep
4. The development of a child’s mind.
5. quot;Two roads diverged in a wood. And I, I took the one less traveled, and that has made all the difference.quot;
6. The Count of Monte Cristo is always a winner, Incubus, Fanboys.
7. My rugged good looks
8. Jerry L. Bodie
9. Masters Degree in American History.
10. http://momentsofintellignece.blogspot.com/
I know it’s spelled wrong, but hey, sometimes I type too fast!
1. I grew up in Delaware County, PA, near Philadelphia. Still living here now.
2. Not sure how I came across this blog. Probably by searching for people with similar interests. I occasionally read it when something pops up in the feed from blogs I follow.
3. work, gym, and one or two classes. but now it’s summer vacation, so i’m spending more time writing and practicing music, and gigging with my reggae band
4. I had previously thought that I was not cut out for food service. Recently, however, I learned that I want out of customer service altogether.
5. I don’t have a favorite, per se. I really got a kick out of this quote from Phillies manager Charlie Manuel during last year’s World Series (or maybe it was the NL Championship, not sure): quot;A home run is nothin’ more than a well-hit fly ball that comes down behind the fence.quot; It’s all about perspective, right?
6. Book: iInvisible Man/i by Ralph Ellison. Musician: Steppin’ Razor (http://www.steppin-razor.com). Movie: iThe Party/i starring Peter Sellers, hilarious. Blog: http://freespirit-asainadventures.blogspot.com/
7. well… a few girls have told me that I have a quot;sexyquot; singing voice. They’re always married or taken or not interested in me, however.
8. Haile Selassie
9. write a novel. working on that this summer, if I find the time and concentration.
10. http://zenandtheartofshutup.blogspot.com
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
–Born in Virginia Beach–moved a lot, mostly in the South–live in SE Minnesota now.
2. Why do you visit this blog?
–Great posts! Plus that TN connection (lived in Nashland 7 years)
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
–During the school year, I get the kids ready for school with my husband, he drops us off at our respective schools, I spend way too much time answering email, I teach college students theology, I go to daily mass, I pray, I go home and get mobbed by three kids, and my husband and I try to catch up before he goes to write (he’s a free lance writer).
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
–Oh yikes. The significant things I learn over and over and over again.
Let’s say I’m coming to think that the world is less friendly to Catholicism than I used to think (and I wasn’t sold on that idea in the first place…remember, I grew up in the South?)
5. What is your favorite quote?
quot;If I have accomplished anything in my life, it is because I was not afraid to talk about God.quot;–Dorothy Day
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
–One book: When the Lion Roars by Stephen Rossetti
–One musician: Ashley Cleveland
–One movie: The Mission
–One blog: Crummy Church Signs
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
–My smart, sweet kids.
8. Who is one of your heroes?
–Does Jesus count as a hero? If so, everyone else pales. If not (more than a hero, I guess), let’s say St Maximillian Kolbe.
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
–I’m trying to give up accomplishment, actually. But I would like to write a book on theological anthropology.
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
http://ironiccatholic.com
Davis,
I too think your dad is a hero. He is a pretty amazing guy.
B. Hold,
Invisiible Man is one of my favorites too and most baseball quotes are good. My favorite Phillies quote is from John Kruk. Some people were giving them a hard time in ‘93 for being such slobs and wanted to know why they weren’t acting more like athletes. His response, quot;I’m not an athlete, I’m a baseball player!quot;
Ironic,
So first, I must tell you that I also now feel a connection to you as two of my best friends are learning canon law at your school, but even more so since you like quot;The Missionquot;. I must say that if Jesus doesn’t count as a hero, we are all in trouble. Steven Rossetti is great and now I have a new book by him to check out. Thanks for the comments y’all!
Fr C
1. Chicago, but live in Knoxville now
2. To recharge my spiritual quot;batteriesquot; and hopefully learn a thing or two from time to time.
3. When not travelling. Wake up to the kids and coffee. Phone, email, errands, family time, dinner, put kids to bed, spend time with the wife. Favorite time has to be wife and kid time. First sip of coffee is a close second
When I travel, it’s just too hard to describe quot;typicalquot;
4. I learned to have a deeper appreciation for how fragile life is and how important it is to say what you need to say now.
5. quot;The only place you’ll find success before work is in the dictionary.quot; – author unknown, but my Dad shared it with me a long time ago.
6. Book – The power of uniqueness
Musician(s) – They Might be Giants
Movie – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Blog – this is the only one I follow with any regularity.
7. I graduated from The Citadel against some tough odds.
8. My wife and her dedication to our kids and her husband.
9. 5 minutes of stand-up comedy at amateur open mike night somewhere.
10. None yet…maybe one day when I have more time.
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
Born and raised in Lockney, TX
Currently live in Austin,TX
2. Why do you visit this blog?
Because your my brother-in-law and are totally awesome in everything you do:)
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
I have a 3 year old so not every day is the same…Its usually all a blur especially if Blaine works from home.
My favorite part of the day is when Julia is cozy in her bed fast asleep and I can finally slow down!
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
How truely blessed I was when Blaine and I had Julia…#2 is proving to be much MUCH more difficult…
5. What is your favorite quote?
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”-Dr Seuss
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Book: The Simple Path By Mother Teresa
Musician: The Dirty Sock Funtime Band:)
Movie: Life Is Beautiful
Blog: I really only read yours:)
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
My Awesomeness and attractiveness!
8. Who is one of your heroes?
Mother Teresa…Been reading her books and I always knew she was a pretty cool lady but now I realize she was much more then that..
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Have baby #2:)
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address be?
Fried Green Koala ears:)
Fr C–
tell the Canon Law certificate folks to say hi to me! I don’t teach in that program, but I (literally) teach everyone else in the IPM (they all come through me…yo ha ha ha ha).
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
Born in Alabammy to NASA engineer, grew up on the spacecoast,
moved to Knoxville in 76 and now in Nashville.
2. Why do you visit this blog?
Because I love you man!!!
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
up between 5:30-6am to get me and one child ready while wife takes care of other,
get to work by 8, lunch, get some web-surfing in, work, little league at night, dishes, load a laundry. An hour or so of quite time till bed. Favorite part of the day now is when Brian asks me what my favorite part of my day was, and all the stuff he tells me.
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
Besides we really are entering a solar minimum? I finally understood how and why capitalism works, and why it’s better than everything else.
5. What is your favorite quote?
Probably somethin’ Mark Twain said.
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Above the River by James Wright, http://gerryobeirne.com/, Dead Man, Blogs will make you grow hair on your eyeballs.
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
My sons are so great.
8. Who is one of your heroes?
Eugene Bullard
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Drive a formula 1 car
10. see 6-d
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? I was born in Ft. Belvoir, VA to a military father and a very patient mother. I currently live in Richmond, VA.
2. Why do you visit this blog? I saw your comment on Jennifer’s blog about what you would say if someone asked you why you were a Christian.
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day? Go to work, try to keep God in the day, get frustrated when I fail, come home. My favorite part of the day is blog reading!
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? I don’t have to try to make everyone else’s life come out right. I’m not in charge. I can let God handle it and he’ll do a much better job than I can.
5. What is your favorite quote?
quot;But having a heart that is broken open to others is not always about pain, it is often about joy. Too often we build walls around our hearts in order to avoid suffering, but those same walls can also be a barrier to love. In order to really love, we have to allow ourselves to be vulnerable. We have to take the risk of being hurt in order for their to be space for love.quot; That’s the best thing I’ve read all week.
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
quot;The New Catholicsquot; edited by Dan O’Neill
Dawn Eden’s blog, quot;The Dawn Patrolquot;
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger? Better not. It would show just how shallow I can be.
8. Who is one of your heroes? The Pope!
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished? Go to Jerusalem.
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address? http://cottoncreeksewing.blogspot.com/
1. Born in Decatur, Georgia, now living in Lenoir City, Tennessippi
2. Fear of excommunication from the soon-to-be pastor
3. Wake up. Take care of the animals. Pray. Go to amp; come home from work. Pray. Take care of the animals. Family amp; school amp; church stuff. Pray. Go to sleep. Repeat.
Every moment is a gift, but the head hitting the pillow is a really nice one!
4. Not to rush an important job.
Seems we have to re-learn the important things over amp; over again.
5. Anything by Chesterton: quot;Love means loving the unlovable – or it is no virtue at all.quot;
6. Pompeii by Richard Harris, Tchaikovsky, No Time for Sergeants, New Liturgical Movement
7. I have a really kick-ass Vespa scooter
8. Pope Benedict XVI. Also Abp. Fulton Sheen
9. Observe the night sky from the Southern Hemisphere
10. http://happyentanglements.blogspot.com
1. Born and grew up in Seattle, WA. Currently, Loudon, TN
2. Always a good read. Like getting a small dose of spiritual direction. I think you are an awesome photographer too!
3. alarm goes off at 5:45 am for time with the Magnificat. Then 35 minute walk with husband amp; dog. Breakfast, get ready for work, Mass, work, meetings at night. I think I have the best job in the world because it allows me to attend daily Mass then walk to the office with the church bells ringing! Best part of the day (after Mass) is crawling into bed at night with 20 mins. or so of reading.
4. I learned how to make the bindings for quilts rather than having someone else do it.
5. quot;An imperfect servant striving to do God’s willquot;. author unknown
6. Return of the Prodigal Son by Henry Nouwen; Spitfire Grill; this blog and Happy Entanglements
7. 5 of the most darling, smart grandchildren ever! And, I can stand on my head.
8. Heroes – my husband and 3 sons who lovingly nurture their children and are incredible help mates to their wives.
9. Make a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella.
10. No blog…I have enough trouble just sending a comment!
Thanks for the comments y’all! It is great to hear more about each of you.
I am very happy that we have figured out a way to allow Jill to post comments, and look forward to more of your commentary!
Welcome to the blog Kim! I think you and David do not see eye to eye on the blogosphere! I lived in Richmond for a short time….nice city!
Well, I’m not really new to the blog, but the website, yes…
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
-I was born in Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan. Lived in Idaho, Ohio, Iceland, and New Jersey. Now I live in Lenoir City, TN.
2. Why do you visit this blog?
-I enjoy reading it!
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
-This is how my days are now (before I start college): wake up, pray, watch the Golden Girls, get on the web, clean a section of my room (it’s a long process), read, watch a good movie, visit with the family, water the flowers, play with the dogs outside.
-Favorite part of the day has to be when I go outside with my mom and sisters to water the flowers in the evening, we hang out and talk
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
-I have to grow up and be a “big girl” now, but the significant part is that I know that I won’t be alone in this adventure.
5. What is your favorite quote?
-I have two that tie for all time favorite: “Preach the Gospel at all times; if necessary, use words.” -St. Francis of Assisi and “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” -Edmund Burke
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
-Book: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
-Musician: Ingrid Michaelson
-Movie: Tears of the Sun
-Blog: Pithless Thoughts
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
-I have really cool, awesome friends
8. Who is one of your heroes?
-Jesus
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
-Start hiking the Appalachian Trail with friends
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
http://ifnecessary–usewords.blogspot.com/
Adria, I live in Nashville TN
2. I found it logged into my blogger account
3. I am a librarian. My favorite part of the day is usually relaxing, either visiting the Blessed Sacrament, or at home with my cats
4. I could probably make the leap into the obscurities of mortgage documentation
5. “I came so that they might have life more abundantly” Jesus
6. Portuguese Irregular Verbs by Alexander McCall Smith
7. People think I type fairly quickly
8. James t. Kirk when he is not taking himself too seriously
9. Visit the Moon
10. No Blog at all
1. Morgantown, West Virginia (born, raised, moved away, moved back)
2. I’m visiting because you visted my blog, and I’m looking forward to coming back often.
3. I am a PartyLite Consultant and Leader, so my mornings are spent working from home, my afternoons are spent with exercise and errands, and my evenings (3-4 a week) are spent with women and giving away free candles. My weekends are spent with my husband at home, traveling, or at the football field in the fall.
4. Something significant I’ve learned this year is that God always goes before me, and that no matter what I face, He’s gone before me and if I lean on Him, I will make it through.
5. I have 2 quotes: “Feel the Fear, and do it Anyway” ~Susan Jefferies and “There is a time for everything, and a season for everything under Heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1
6. Book: The Notebook
Movie:
Musician: Billy Joel
Blog: Bring the Rain http://www.audreycaroline.blogspot.com (I know it’s probably already followed by many, but just in case it’s worth mentioning)
7. How much I’ve grown in my Faith in the last 2 years.
8. Mothers and fathers of children with disabilities
9. Financial Security
10. http://www.rebecca-feelmylove.blogspot.com
I’m from Hesston, KS, where I teach Bible at Hesston College. But right now I’m on sabbatical and teaching at LCC International University in Klaipeda, Lithuania. So I’m far from home. I’m loving my time here except for one thing . . . . which is the reason I’m going to this blog . …
My daughter Erin, back home in Kansas, may have a brain tumor. We didn’t know about this until after we (my husband and I) were in Lithuania. Something is wrong with her pituatary gland. One of my colleagues here at LCC recommended this site as a place where I can ask for prayers. So I’m asking for your prayers for her healing. Thanks.
1. Where are you from? Denver CO. Where do you currently live? Laurel Hill FL.
2. Why do you visit this blog? Looking for Catholic fathers and sons to join KEPHA!
3. What is a typical day like for you? I am a fireman so I work 24 hours on and off 48 hours. I live on 40 acres with my bride and 9 children. What’s your favorite part of the day? Waking up!!! I am a morning person
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4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? How much more I have to learn.
5. What is your favorite quote? ” Do not be surprised by forever!”
6. Recommend: one book, “Man and Woman He Created Them” by Pope John Paul II. one musician, Bono, one movie, Braveheart, one blog. too hard to think of one and only one.
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger? My wife and I were lucky enough to meet John Paul II in his private library at the Vatican (if I was a bragger.)
8. Who is one of your heroes? Eduardo (from the movie Bella)
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished? Become a permenant Deacon.
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address? I do not. But I do have a plea…
I want to let you know about an awesome group called “Kepha, the Brotherhood of the Iron Will.” Kepha is a growing brotherhood of Catholic fathers and sons in seven states that are faithful to the Holy Father. We promote the Culture of Life through monthly retreats and shared daily prayers and provoke each other to Heaven according to our motto, “Dynamic Orthodoxy, Infectious Joy.”
Kepha’s is a high-octane Catholicism rejecting spiritual laziness and moral compromise. We are under the patronage of our “BIG 3″: St. John Bosco, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Kepha members agree to live by 5 commitments : Apologetics, Brotherhood, Charity, Mortification and Prayer.
Kepha is a non-profit organization with chapters in Texas and Louisiana. If you know of any men who are looking for an excellent way to strengthen their relationships with their sons, then please tell them about Kepha.
You can find out more information on our web site at http://www.kepharocks.org
God bless you!
Corey Harned
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? My family lives in Nashville.
2. Why do you visit this blog? I found you via Jen at Conversion DIary and subscribed since we live in the same state. Since then, I have learned so much from you, both about our faith and in gaining a better understanding of the priesthood.
The baby is waking, so I won’t have time to answer the rest of the questions, but I do have one funny thing to share. We took our first family trip to the mtns. this week and as we drove down the highway, I noticed a Catholic church sign on the periphery. I startled everyone in the car when I shouted, “Fr. Christian Mathias! Hey, I read his blog!”
That’s really funny Meredith! Did you get a chance to stop by the church?
Where are you from? Where do you currently live? Born in Maine. Now live in Maryland.
2. Why do you visit this blog? I just tripped over it today and enjoyed reading it.
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
I’m the mom and the only driver in the family. Focus on getting everyone where they need to go – work, school, daycare. Work all day as an engineer. Get everyone home again. Hang with the family. Favorite time is those few minutes after waking up while the house is still quiet when I can think and talk to God without interruption.
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? How to invest in the stock market and that I want to be a missionary when I grow up.
5. What is your favorite quote? It changes every day. Today’s is “You can’t stop an alligator from attacking a zebra crossing the river no matter how much you try to love the alligator.” – my coworker on “How to handle a loose cannon”
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Book: Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
Musician: My son, Ben, Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corp member
Blog: http://mayanfamilies-sharon.blogspot.com/
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger? Who is one of your heroes?
My husband who has survived more medical brushes with death than anyone I have ever met yet who still insists on working outside as a nurseryman even though legally blind, walking with a prosthesis, and plagued with skin cancer. He is my gift from God.
… and Danny, our adopted son from Guatemala. His favorite color is yellow, and he brings sunshine to our lives every day.
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Start a sponsorship program for a Religious Congregation of priests and seminarians and their families in Africa and foster a local community dedicated to their sponsorship and support.
1. I was born, raised and still live in central NJ.
2. Came across your blog on another blogger’s site. I don’t remember which post I first read that made me want to keep visiting, but I like your style of writing and the topics of your posts.
3. A typical day for me starts with 7am Mass, then off to work as the Director of Ed. for a learning center. MY favorite part of the day is coming home at the end of a long day to Evening prayer, a cup of hot tea, and checking in with the blog world.
4. How to write/run my own blog-considering I am not a computer whiz, this is huge!
5. I have lots of favorite quotes, most from Scripture. There is a sampling on my blog header.
6. Recommend: book: Fr. Elijah by Michael D. O’Brien, musician: the Christian band, Third Day, Movie: Facing the Giants, Blog:Secret Harbor(http://www.secret-harbor.blogspot.com)
7. If I were a bragger I would brag about my blogs, but since I am not I will let them speak for themselves
8. Who is one of your heroes? The dads I see at Mass with their families. I sometimes think it is easier for women to live their faith and have a relationship with Christ than it is for men.
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Learning to pray the Liturgy of the Hours
10. My blog: Daughter of the King
http://www.hisdaughter02.blogspot.com
1) Bayonne, NJ / Staten Island, NY
my 33 year old mentally disabled son Robert
2) I googled Eucharistic Prayer and found you. I am fascinated with learning all I can about the Eucharist Prayer. I currently have a little over 400 footnotes. A labor of love I started three years ago. I’d be delighted to send anyone a copy (mcdermott.billy@gmail.com).
3)Simplicity. I fund raise for the NJIT’s School of Management in NJ. I can see the Newark Archdiocese Sacred Heart Basilica out of my window. I pray often. Good things happen. Attending 7 am Mass and doing the readings 6 days is my joy.
4) The more you talk to God, the more good things happen.
5) “Do whatever He tells you!” – (John 2:5)
6) hmmn . . .
7) a good father
9) Teach at a Seminary
10) http://billymcdermott.blogspot.com/ – see “Various Articles” on right (middle) – some relating to my conversion more than three years ago.
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
Diocese of Steubenville….but spent some good time in Johnson City…. Hopefully moving to Norfolk soon.
2. Why do you visit this blog?
Because Judy Holt told me about it and I’m naturally nibby. Plus I really like the author!!
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
There is no typical day for me….organist, you know…..practice….play too loudly, etc…
Favorite part of the day? Ten minutes after I fall asleep….. or feeding time…but on the weekends? MASS time!!!!!
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? It’s expensive to live, expensive to die, so keep on going, since there’s going to be a big bill…. and always trust God – in every tiny detail (it worked during two or so years with cancer treatments, etc….. why not everyday?)
5. What is your favorite quote?
“It’s not really Kafka, then, is it?” (Fr. Christian)
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
One book: Psalms (by God…through David, Solomon, etc.)
One musician: Mozart (Catholic guy)
One movie: Napoleon Dynamite (hat tip to Katie)
One blog: http://donotbediscouraged.blogspot.com/
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
Humility is not my strongest suit, so I’d better try it here….
8. Who is one of your heroes?
My dad: humble (it didn’t rub off), honest, trustworthy, a good Marine
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
Haven’t figured out how to do that yet…. Maybe Fr. Christian can show me how….
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? I was born in New York City, 03/12/37, yes, I’m an old man
Now living in Central Florida, retired, struggling with wife’s renal failure and my diabetes.
2. Why do you visit this blog? Colleen, my dear friend posted about you on her blog.
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day? Morning prayer (Liturgy of Hours), Mass, blogging & reading e-mails, cooking, shopping, taking care of wifes needs, etc. My favorite time of the day is after Evening prayer & Rosary, relaxing with a good movie and some coffee.
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? How this Country of ours is going down the drain with it’s socialism and anti-life leaders. If we keep killing our children, we will not survive as a democracy!
5. What is your favorite quote? Choose Life!
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog. The Bible should be read and meditated upon every day. Now much into music. I like ambient or space sounds. The Passion of Christ is a great movie! http://colleenspiro.blogspot.com/
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger? I like to brag about my conversion through the Blessed Mother, who took me from a life of sin and changed me into a new man!
8. Who is one of your heroes? Pope Benedict XVI is my hero!
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished? At my age it’s all a dream but what I can’t do here in this life, I hope to do in Heaven!
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address? http://deaconjohn1987.blogspot.com/
Blessings to all+
Deacon John Giglio
Hi – great blog you have here. I love reading sites about religion – they are so informative. Thank you for having this one. The internet can be a real blessing, even though some people don’t realize that and use it improperly. I am always interested in reading online about Christianity and your site is very engaging. I don’t have time to read everything right now, I found this site when looking for something else on Bing, but I’ve bookmarked your homepage and will check back soon to see the latest updates. What is your preferred translation of the Bible? I think they are all good, don’t really have a favorite myself. I have a blog with daily Bible readings on it. Please visit it – it as at http://www.GotTB.com. I just redesigned the site with a new look and feel, please let me know what you think of the new layout. Have a good week. God’s Peace!
1) Valdosta Georgia
2) I’m a “blogoholic”
3) Busy, but full of prayer.
4) My wife is ALWAYS right – even when she’s wrong.
5) “Who one is, is how one chooses.”
6) “The Way of the Ascetics” By Tito Colliander (book)
7) I’d brag that I’ve never bragged.
9) To experience real purity of heart for just a little while.
10) http://livingwaterinanemptydesert.blogspot.com/
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
I am from Albuqureque, via Oregon, Enumclaw,Washington and Johnson City,Tennessee. I currently live in Boise, Idaho.
2. Why do you visit this blog?
I visit because I met and got to know Fr. Christian and still think he is one of the most interesting individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
Depends on the day and if my wife Cecilia is home or not. If she is home I get up at 5 and leave before 6 for work. If she is out of town I get up at 4 or so and work for a couple of hours before getting the girls up. Then it is all about getting ready for school and waiting for the bus.
When I get to work it is invent this and that and make this work or come up with this idea about the site and make it happen.
Around 2:30 or so I pick up Melissa and head home for the afternoon routine of homework and dinner.
Get to bed around 9 and start over the next day.
Favorite part is getting the girls up in the morning, we start the day with a hug.
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
I have learned that time away from work with family is the best, especially when spent outdoors.
5. What is your favorite quote?
“Keep moving forward” from Lewis Robinson.
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Book; “The Decission to use the Atomic Bomb” by Gar Alperovitz. A historic look at the political and military decissions surrounding the decission.
Musician: Lizz Wright
Movie: City of Angels. Shows one interesting version of Gods love and help.
Blog: Only read one bog besides this and it is not for public consumption.
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
I would like to brag about how we are teaching our girls to be strong, independant, self reliant, beautiful young women.
8. Who is one of your heroes?
My Grandparents are my Heros.
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Learn to play piano and guitar.
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
Our family lives in Kansas City, MO
2. Why do you visit this blog?
I found you through Elizabeth Esther’s SAturday NIght Blog Post. I will keep coming because I like reflecting and learning more about my faith.
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
I’m a working mother of four (ages 8, 6, almost-4 and almost-1) So, it’s busy around here. My favorite part of the day is coming home from work…my kids are always so happy to see me. Lately, it is also DAily Mass before sending my oldest two off to school for the day…we are doing this during Advent.
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? I feel like I am always learning. This year has been such a year of growth for me…we added our fourth child, I made some progress in some personal therapy. Probably the most significant was learning how I saw myself and that it wasn’t the way God saw me and to work to improve that.
5. What is your favorite quote?
“It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish” – Mother Theresa
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Book: Harry Potter (all seven…sorry);
Musician: Tony Bennett
Movie: The Sound of Music
Blog: The5thSister.blogspot.com
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
My children…I talk about them all the time…
8. Who is one of your heroes? St. Gianna Molla
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Pay off all debt (including the house)
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
http://musingsofacatholiclady.blogspot.com
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? Born in Illinois, have lived in MN since I was 10.
2. Why do you visit this blog? I just found you, thought I’d stick around.
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day? Reluctantly get up wondering why morning is always so early and dark, stumble downstairs, feed the dog, drink coffee while deleting junk email. Favorite part of the day…well, walking the dog and spending time in prayer!
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? Guess this isn’t really “new” but rather, it grows in my depth of understanding: The harder I try to get closer to God, the harder I fall when I fail. And yet, HE never lets go…I do. This is tied into the reality that in order to overcome temptation, you can’t run away…you have to go THROUGH it and just keep you’re eyes on the Cross. No one gets to heaven without passing through temptation….it’s the only way to grow in virtue. (Now, if I could just manage to actually put this into practice….)
5. What is your favorite quote? Oh, so many! “Reality is harsh to the feet of shadows” ~ CS Lewis and “The glory of God is man fully alive!” ~ St. Ireneus and “There’s no crying in BASEBALL! NO CRYING!” Jimmy Dugan in A League of Their Own. And I’m not even a baseball fan! (yes, scandalous I know…)
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Book: St. Catherine of Siena – “Dialogue”
Musician: Nickel Creek
Movie: Gone in 60 Seconds
blog: http://www.clevelandpriest.blogspot.com
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger? I was named Rookie of the Year my first year on Ski Patrol
8. Who is one of your heroes? Pope Benedict XVI
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished? Finish writing and publish my book….even if only a single copy for myself.
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address? http://www.adorotedevote.blogspot.com
This was a great idea, thanks! I may steal it!
Welcome MIchelle and Adoro!
Feel free to steal the idea, as I stole it from someone else….lol.
I am from southwest, Michigan and I enjoyed looking around your blog!
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
Sydney, Australia
2. Why do you visit this blog?
Found it on ‘Pithless Thoughts’ blog
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
Wake up, pray, go to university, read Church Fathers, practise Byzantine chant etc…
My favourite part of the day is when I can honestly say in my heart, “Glory to God for ALL things”
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
That it doesn’t matter how many people you know, you can still be lonely and that one friend can make a world of change.
5. What is your favorite quote?
“It is more important to remember God than it is to breathe; indeed, if one may say so, we should do nothing else besides” St Gregory the Theologian
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
The Mystery of Christ by Fr John Behr
Mikis Theodorakis
Ostrov
Glory to God For All Things by Fr Stephen Freeman
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
That even though I’m an engineering student, I is still good at English:)
8. Who is one of your heroes?
St Gregory Palamas
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Allow God to penetrate my heart fully
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
http://focusunsw.blogspot.com/
Welcome Pandelis!
I love your movie and blog choices!
Fr C
I just found the blog because Fr. Christian started following The Mustard Seed Community Farm, in Ames IA on Twitter (@mustardseedfarm). Took a look at the blog and was struck at the many things we seem to have in common. I’ll some of the questions above as I describe them.
I grew up in Clinton, Mo., in the Catholic parish of Holy Rosary – a small Catholic church in a very Baptist town. I have a distant cousin who attended seminary at Conception as well as an acquaintance from my home parish (the older brother of a Catholic school friend). My cousin’s son is currently in seminary there. I spent six months as an intern in Chattanooga, TN in 1995.
I’m a convert to Eastern Orthodoxy and we’re currently trying to start a mission parish here Ames – prayers are appreciated. In addition, I do PR work for The Mustard Seed, local Catholic Worker farm.
And I’ll take a stab @ No. 6 – I would recommend an author, Frederica Mathews Greene. Specifically, Facing East & The Illuminated Heart.
I don’t have a personal blog just yet, so I’ll list the farm’s http://www.mustardseedfarm.org/. I hope to begin contributing soon. (However, I have a 2-year-old, so soon is relative.
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live? Toronto Ontario Canada
2. Why do you visit this blog? followed it from twitter
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day? work then go home best part is being with daughter and husband at end of the day
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year? Returning to the Catholic faith aint that easy LOL
5. What is your favorite quote? Oh what a tangled web we weave when we set out to decieve
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog. Divne secrets of the ya ya sister hood, Wizard of OZ
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
sigh wish i had something to brag about
8. Who is one of your heroes?
dont have one
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished? GO to Churchill Manitoba to see the Polar Bears
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
Rockville, IN
2. Why do you visit this blog?
I was on another Catholic blog and clicked over from their list of favorites
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
Waking my children up in the morning is my favorite. I love to know the first thought that they have when they open their eyes every day! I love every part of the day. I spend my day as a stay at home mom who also helps my moms care for my ill father. Happily married with 4 kids 1 in college and my youngest is 11.
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
That I have a strong calling toward mission work. We had a visiting mission priest and I have prayed about it and can’t get the urge or feeling to go away. My husband has given me the blessing to get involved anyway that I can at this point and when our kids are all graduated I can get into more.
5. What is your favorite quote?
I want to be the kind of woman that when my feet hit the floor in the morning the devil says “OH CRAP SHES UP”
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Book: “Lies Women Believe and the Truth That Set them Free” not anything what it sounds like its actually a book about Adam and Eve and relating it to women in todays society.
Musician: Shaun Groves
Movie: Taken…… Intense
Blog: We are that family
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
That my daughter is kicking butt on this rare form of Auto-Immune Muscular Dystrophy that she has and I’m so proud that I raised her to not let it define her and she is ranked #1 academically in her class after all the months she spends in and out of the hospital and will be attending Indiana University Pre-Med!!!!!
8. Who is one of your heroes?
My mom….. I know that sounds too simple but she is! She adopted 5 kids, gave birth to 3 and raised numerous foster and believed if anyone could tell who was who in our home then she shouldn’t be a foster parent. Everyone was and still is welcome to walk in our door at any given time day or night and we will always find a place for them. When visiting priest come to our parish they generally end up at our house with our family (mom is the secretary at the church and we share a priest with 3 parishes). Mom has a gift to love and give that never stops and I hope and pray to become more and more like her everyday!
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Go to Africa and do something significant to help. I have never wanted to leave our country until the last year and now I can’t get it out of my mind. Something is pulling me there and I can’t wait to go.
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
http://j3k-wimsettfamilylife.blogspot.com/
it is 100% just about family and everyday life. I want my kids to have something to read and know exactly how I felt about different events that took place in our life.
Thank you and I look forward to reading more and following you!
Marie
1. Where are you from? Where do you currently live?
I was born in ireland but live in Cornwall United Kingdom now.
2. Why do you visit this blog?
I am interested in all things spiritual and am a Catholic : always looking for inspirational stuff.
3. What is a typical day like for you? What’s your favorite part of the day?
There isn’t one.i am a retired lecturer and every day is different.
4. What is something significant you’ve learned this year?
Love is hard work but what else is there to do but keep trying ?
5. What is your favorite quote?
Invited or Uninvited , God is present. ( from Carl Gustav Jung)
6. Recommend: one book, one musician, one movie, one blog.
Book : The Little Prince
Musician: ??? Too many .
Movie: Ryan’s Daughter
Blog: People for Others
7. What is one thing you’d like to brag about…..if your were a bragger?
That the Catholic Church has something to offer everyone despite all the scandals !!
8. Who is one of your heroes?
Ron Rolheiser
9. What is one thing you would like to do that you have not yet accomplished?
Become a Catholic priest ( Unfortunately this will never happen in my lifetime as I am a woman).
10. If you have a blog, what is the web address?
http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/
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hi. my name is lea, and i am from a lovely city
in the united states.
i blog to record my thoughts on being a Godly
wife and mother.
i visit your blog to be inspired to seek His
kingdom. i loved your idea to re-post on
sunday as an act of rest and will be doing
that also.
blessings,
lea
I’m from New Jersey.
A typical day for me means getting up, going to Mass, driving to work … I’m a reporter at a secular newspaper in NJ.
My favorite quote is “We are made for greater things. We are made to love and to be loved” — Mother Teresa
6. I recommend the short stories of Flannery O’Connor, a movie called “What About Bob?” musician Toby Mac, and if you like sports, check out this sports blog: http://ztyonk88.wordpress.com/ “All About Ball.”
One of my heroes is my mother. She founded a crisis pregnancy center here in New Jersey and works hard helping families. (http://www.lifechoicesonline.org/)
One thing I would like to accomplish? Well, I only started working at my newspaper one month ago, but I’m hoping and waiting for an opportunity to show the “other side of the story” with regard to Catholic priests. The media only seems to publicize negative things about our beloved priests, who work so hard. I would like to use my career to defend them, by telling true stories of the good they do.
My blog is Working Catholics: Keeping the Faith in the work place.
http://workingcatholics.wordpress.com/
1. Born In South Louisiana, raised in Ooltewah, Tennessee, currently reside in Mansfield, Texas.
2. Enjoy the posts that I find here, and as a Protestant, I like to hear Catholic insights.
3. Work, sleep, read and study, blog, spend time with the family, watch Baseball
4. That I am not the bright center of the Universe.
5.Beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man. Fyodor Dostoevsky
6. The Brothers Kamarazov (book), Legends of the Fall (movie), Johnny Cash (musician), Larry Hurtado’s new blog
7. I have a wonderful wife
8. Polycarp
9. Thru-hike the Appalachian Trail
10. http://fromdamascustoemmaus.com/