tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post7788528696294630692..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Mt 20:17-28 Giving God Some CreditFr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-968123998121468322012-03-07T21:12:19.866-06:002012-03-07T21:12:19.866-06:00Way to go Jessica. Great questions yield great ans...Way to go Jessica. Great questions yield great answers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-10244516295106511622012-03-07T15:10:57.494-06:002012-03-07T15:10:57.494-06:00Of course you are right. And of course there is n...Of course you are right. And of course there is nothing wrong with being logical as long as it does not limit you in your love. But the fact remains that human logic is very limited. It could never get to God being Father or Trinity or Love. And that is where I begin to appreciate more and more the realty of "surprise" and "love" that go beyond logic and enter the realm of the divine.Fr. Alfonsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-62622924945108602242012-03-07T13:05:26.786-06:002012-03-07T13:05:26.786-06:00Father Alfonse, Hope you having a good day!
I'...Father Alfonse, Hope you having a good day!<br /><br />I'm going to be one of those 'logical people' who just has to ask for 'clarification' on what you are saying ;). <br /><br />It seems that over the last week you have been trying make the argument that logic can actually hinder us a great deal in our path to God and holiness. <br /><br />Yet, one can say that rationality – logical thinking – can be an excellent means for some people to arrive to a more full understanding of God, and his will. Doesn't the Gospel of John refer to Christ as "the Word" (cf. Jn 1:1-2) which in Greek is "logos" from which our English word 'logic' is derived. <br />It seems that as God set man apart as a rational creature, capable of freely choosing to love Him, the proper use of our reason, and thereby logic is actually a way of honoring God. In seeking Him, and His will, with our whole being (mind, body, and soul) we make use of the gifts He has given us. We just have to remember that our Catholic Faith (and personal faith) must supersede any, seemingly, logical conclusions we may arrive to which contradict the known will of God. I actually wonder if it is all possible to have true logical conclusion which are in contradiction with the will of God; for isn't God the source of truth?<br /><br />Anyways, I'm sure I'm reading far more into your comments than you would like. :) I probably am a little over defensive when it comes to balancing faith and reason because it is one of my greatest struggles. <br /><br />Thanks for your insights! God Bless!<br /><br />- JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-23555875063973805362012-03-07T11:52:53.177-06:002012-03-07T11:52:53.177-06:00I laughed when I saw the picture of Miley Cyrus on...I laughed when I saw the picture of Miley Cyrus on today's blog post. I was just commenting to my mother last night how you called her "Miley Citrus" at the St. Paul the Apostle Lenten Mission. Too funny LOL....;)<br /><br />I find it sad people who have chosen wrong paths and vices in their lives - drugs, alcohol, prostitution, etc. - and then seek out handouts from others. They seem to be in complete denial that they have a problem. I remember as a teen one of the orchestra moms was a terrible alcoholic. She gravitated to me all the time during rehearsals. She'd reek of liquor, hanging around watching me play and showering me with compliments. She didn't seem to give a hill of beans for her daughter who also played violin! I felt sorry for the mom. However, in my mind, all I wanted her to do was "Go away and leave me alone! Sober up and pay attention to your daughter more!" I had nothing to give her, not even $10 in my pocket or any kind words to say. I thought she was a "loser" and totally creepy. Now that I'm older I wonder if that poor woman drank herself to death and if her daughter made something of herself. Oh how I wish I had been kinder and more understanding. I wish I could've helped that poor woman in some way. I truly believe she had a good heart and meant well, but the disease of alcoholism took over her life.<br /><br />Jeremiah is one of my favorite prophets in the Old Testament. He wrote with such compassion. I can see so many priests feeling the same way as Jeremiah. People are constantly seeking their help and guidance in ways that are using, deceitful, and immoral. These people are so unhappy within themselves, so unfaithful to Our Lord, that they do whatever it takes to "plot against" our clergy. <br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />-JenniferJennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15338737502809429613noreply@blogger.com