tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332117297336636395.post103808104474933008..comments2023-11-22T11:42:06.780-05:00Comments on Do Not Be Anxious: I Support Dolan's InviteDo Not Be Anxioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04607616214486933423noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332117297336636395.post-63144432900114325212012-08-29T10:16:05.532-04:002012-08-29T10:16:05.532-04:00Colleen, words don't express my admiration for...Colleen, words don't express my admiration for you and your dedication. I only wish those were things I were in a position to do. Relative to trust, I happen to be reading two books right now which strongly relate to each other, although I purchased each totally by chance. The first is The Way of Trust and Love, about St. Therese of Lisieux --- I'll be reviewing that one here in the next day or so. On the very last page is this sentence: "As long as we walk in faith and trust, we will know the path."<br /><br />Maryellen, for my take on things, it appears all you had to do was look into your heart. We see so many things alike, just from different perspectives. You make one great point which I often tell to friends: If you can't do anything about it, stop worrying about it. I guess that's the point I summarized at the end, about this just being a distraction for us.<br /><br />Thank you both for being inspirations for me. Do Not Be Anxioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607616214486933423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332117297336636395.post-81031042650942006082012-08-28T21:54:10.151-04:002012-08-28T21:54:10.151-04:00Hi Tom, I'm glad you wrote this post. I'm ...Hi Tom, I'm glad you wrote this post. I'm always interested in your 'take' of things. I've read the pros and cons and still can't make up my mind whether Dolan should or should not have invited Obama. My opinion doesn't really matter and I'm not sure it's needful for me to have an opinion of it. <br /><br />Only God knows the heart of Bishop Dolan and to what end he desires. As in all things, I will trust God. All this jabbering about the good or bad of Obama's invitation is of no benefit to anyone. I simply pray that God's will be done on earth as it is in heaven.<br /><br />I did enjoy your opinion which was very well thought out.Maryellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09377453351113353957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332117297336636395.post-87797572351925463432012-08-27T23:42:36.903-04:002012-08-27T23:42:36.903-04:00Tom, in fact my comment did not get posted to the ...Tom, in fact my comment did not get posted to the Cardinal's blog. God does work all things for the good of those who love him. I will certainly drop to my knees and Praise God if something happens to hinder Obama's re-election efforts. I have more than a little passion on this since I've been chaperoning a regular monthly trip to advocate for the unborn and perhaps persuade some young mothers to not go through with their appointments outside of the Planned Parenthood center in Aurora, IL. I know it is a spiritual battle, and I know your trust in the Lord is ALWAYS well placed!CWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654242399318374459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332117297336636395.post-9479988934275782672012-08-27T16:32:39.883-04:002012-08-27T16:32:39.883-04:00Well Colleen, you are much more internet savvy tha...Well Colleen, you are much more internet savvy than I. I didn't even know the cardinal had a blog. <br /><br />I just went over to read his response to his many critics (So many that they closed off the comments to his post). Obviously, he said it better than I (although I'm impressed that he copied many of my sentiments --- but I won't criticize his theft.) A key point he made I was not aware of is that this invite of presidential candidates is done EVERY election, and to not do so would have made even more waves, and built an even higher wall between the Church and the government. If I'd have known of the precedent, that would have been my first argument in support of his action. <br /><br />One thing, though: he never did say he had any particular intent with the invite. Maybe he didn't, or maybe he did --- but it is not something for debate. You know, perhaps the Holy Spirit (who inspires me all the time) may sometimes inspire cardinals also. Perhaps. ....<br /><br />(Although I always like alternative insights, I hope the word doesn't get out that I AM accepting comments on this subject on my blog. ;-) ) Do Not Be Anxioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607616214486933423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332117297336636395.post-48345981655297151042012-08-27T15:19:50.561-04:002012-08-27T15:19:50.561-04:00I don't agree with you on this one. I certain...I don't agree with you on this one. I certainly am not in position to judge the Cardinal just think all of his arguments are without merit as he shared on his blog. He isn't't Obama's pastor but if he wants to influence him he could invite him out to dinner in Wash. Or to the Cardinal's residence. but to give him photo op than only hurts the chances to vote him out of office I don't understand it. Obama is in concert with the evil one by his policies funding abortion here and throughout the world. CWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654242399318374459noreply@blogger.com