tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post212155228503648405..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Luke 6:27-38 The High RoadFr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-46619885811955052822012-11-28T14:46:20.725-06:002012-11-28T14:46:20.725-06:00I believe the film was done by a Muslim, to make i...I believe the film was done by a Muslim, to make it look like they are right and we are evil. Evil doers are cleaver, the attack was planned long before the film came out. The devil has thousands of years of experience at deceiving us. Many fall to his tricks, all we can do is pray for our enemies, all of them, even the ones in our own country who have lost their way and no longer believe in our Heavenly Father. We are living in the last days, and this may very well be the way it all ends. This can not be stopped, the bible tells us it will end in violence. But fear not, no matter how our individual lives end, it is just the beginning for the believers. The greatest teaching we can teach our children and grandchildren is to know and love our Lord and Savior so they too can go onto eternity in heaven. To live their lives in Christ, and walk with him in our daily journey through our time here on earth.<br /><br />Jennifer B, once again I am inspired with your wisdom. Father Alfonse, your heart is so inspiring, your love for the Lord is a great example to us all, you are a wise man, and I thank you.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-18975917874255815182012-09-13T23:35:12.214-05:002012-09-13T23:35:12.214-05:00So hard to find respect for another culture's ...So hard to find respect for another culture's religion when, like you said, not one cleric or Islamic religious figure apologizes or condemns the viscous attack. Nor have they ever apologized or condemned any of the many attacks on America and Americans. Why is every American responsible for one persons film? And I absolutely agree...time for us to step it up as Catholics and stop woosing out (yikes, is that the spelling?) I certainly find I am more vocal about my faith and values as I "narrow my focus". How do you like that Father....I'm retaining your messages and spreading your wisdom to my family constantly. I am praying for the family of the Ambassador. How painful to see your loved one disgraced and murdered by those who claim to be of a respectful religion. The world isn't looking too peachy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-15852822059470090182012-09-13T20:03:00.448-05:002012-09-13T20:03:00.448-05:00Excellent meditation Father.
CraigExcellent meditation Father.<br /><br />CraigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-82199284221760321392012-09-13T18:50:04.688-05:002012-09-13T18:50:04.688-05:00Well-said! Thank you for being courageous in speak...Well-said! Thank you for being courageous in speaking truth when too many are silent.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739532377510598742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-42352787864807043082012-09-13T12:25:52.393-05:002012-09-13T12:25:52.393-05:00Father Alfonse, I very much agree with your though...Father Alfonse, I very much agree with your thoughts. :)<br /><br />Growing up, I believed communism would cause the end of our world as we know it. I always feared nuclear war with the Soviets. Now I'm convinced our "World War III" may very well be with Islam countries. When I took my Islam course, I thought I'd understand more clearly what the religion was all about. Maybe it wasn't as violent and caustic as I always feared? Maybe Muslims were actually good people? (I'm sure a majority of them are peaceful, as many of my sources explained, but I begin to question when I hear of atrocities like what happened at the Libya embassy.) What I found most interesting in my study was how politics and the religion are intertwined within Islam cultures. There's no "separation of church and state" as we know of in our country. Could this be a reason why their presence is so pervasive and why they are so dead against Christianity, democracy, or freedom of religious expression? I thought it was extremely ignorant of an American to produce a film blasting Prophet Muhammad...and how cowardly of him to disappear. Any disrespect to Muhammad or any idol worshipping of Muhammad is a taboo. Islam is so multi-factioned, so polarized in terms of interpretations of the Koran and Summa how on earth could they respond in consensus to the September 11th attacks? It would've been of great consolation if an apology was presented. All I know is I am so glad I am a Catholic and not a Muslim, especially as a woman. As a Muslim, I would fear for my own safety and identity. (Of course, Muslims probably think the opposite: They are glad to be Muslim and not Catholic.)<br /><br />How on this green earth are we going to reverse the "God RIPs" in our American society? What can we do to reverse this backwards trend where the minority controls the majority? I heard on the radio something like over 80% of people believe in God yet the atheists at the DNC were the most vocal with their booing antics. <br /><br />We as Christians really need to stand up and get with the program. Don't woose out and allow our enemies to take over our religious rights and principles. I try not to fear what the world will be like when I reach retirement age. It's not looking too peachy. Hopefully my deep faith in Jesus Christ and my willingness to carry my cross, taking the high road, will help me along.<br /><br />Blessings & Peace,<br /><br />-Jennifer <br /><br /> Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15338737502809429613noreply@blogger.com