Thursday, April 21, 2005WHITE SMOKE, WHITE HAIR, A 78 YEAR OLD POPEIn a culture that worships youth, the Holy Spirit elected an aging, traditionalist of the church. In the 21st Century we often operate in arrogance or ignorance, and not wisdom. Just listen to your morning and nightly news, and you come to understand that something is terribly wrong in the world.... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 6:54 AM Comments (0) (link) Wednesday, April 20, 2005BENEDICT XVI'S DECISION AND OURS!Live out history, or live His Story? For the Christian living in the 21st Century, We must prayefully decide... Are we just living history, or are we Living His Story! Living History is Hillary Clinton's way Of describing her day to day strive; Living His Story is the Christian's way Of expressing... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 6:55 PM Comments (2) (link) A POEM IN HONOR OF JOHN PAUL II -- A PRAYERFOR BENEDICT XVI COMMON THREAD OF FORGIVING GRACE On March 26, 2000, a much overlooked Historical event took place. Pope John Paul II touched the Wailing Wall, And left a prayer for God's forgiving grace. "God of our Fathers, you chose Abraham and His descendants to bring your name to the nations,"... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 6:33 AM Comments (0) (link) Tuesday, April 19, 2005EVER HAD A BLUE MONDAY?I don't have them often, but yesterday, was one of the bluest Monday's I have ever experienced. I can't really tell you why except that I, my church and Christian School are praying some great prayers, and I don't believe the enemy is too happy with what we are praying. Yes, yesterday was blue, and... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 8:55 PM Comments (0) (link) COMMENTARY FROM A DISAPPOINTED PROTESTANTI was hoping for a John Paul III. O well, the new pope has a right to choose his own name. History teaches us that Joseph Ratzinger is the sixth Pope Benedict and the first one in nearly one hundred years. The name Benedict is supposed to identify this new Pope with a more conciliatory tone, let us... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 2:44 PM Comments (2) (link) IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE...I had a blog at # 1. I left what was then the blogging network and have been away for more than six months. At that time, some of you may remember me as Poet 3. I just got burned out, and now I have returned, and that is why my nickname is "readywriter55" I recently turned 55 and with some of the... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 9:19 AM Comments (0) (link) IS THERE SMOKE IN YOUR EYES?If so, is it black or white. Are you one of the one billion Catholics waiting to see who the Holy Spirit elects as the new Pope. I am not a Catholic, but I too am waiting, and praying for just the right man to lead, after all one billion people no matter what color, race, or creed, make up quite a... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 6:44 AM Comments (0) (link) Monday, April 18, 2005WHILE WE WATCH AND WAIT, A QUESTION WE SHOULD PONDER -COULD THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE IMPACT US HISTORY? The answer is a resounding yes. Though the US is as much Protestant as it is Catholic, over a billion people are Cathoics all around the world. Just like we keep our eyes on China because of its population, we must do the same in relationship to... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 8:32 PM Comments (0) (link) THE CARDINALS ARE IN THE WORLD SERIES!. Baseball season has just begun, and the Cardinals are in the World Series. Obviously, I am not talking about the St. Louis Cardinals, I am talking about the College of Cardinals in Rome. Just a little humorous way to get at a very intense situation, and in any case, this one - seven day or more... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 6:19 AM Comments (0) (link) Saturday, April 16, 2005WASH THE CHILDREN'S FEETIt takes a village to raise children, A former first lady passsionately wrote. Each child that comes into the world Should feel special, Every boy and girl, Daily needs our lovingly strokes. Our homes, our schools, our churches, Could become that village, And O' so much more! Raising children with... Sign in to see full entry.posted by MountainClimber57 at 8:35 PM Comments (0) (link) |
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