tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post7978087355734170858..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Mt 11:28-30 Planet of the...?Fr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-79542482423542475022014-07-17T21:17:51.499-05:002014-07-17T21:17:51.499-05:00Newguy40:
Good thoughts. When I was a junior at U...Newguy40:<br /><br />Good thoughts. When I was a junior at Ursuline Academy (about 3 decades ago!) I remember a young dynamic priest (much like Father Alfonse!) speaking to us. He cautiioned us on this very topic. As a young soldier in Vietnam and years before his decision to enter the priesthood, he viewed a lot of pornography. He was never able to get those images out of his mind and they often plagued him even when he was in prayer. He encouraged us to be extremely discerning in what we read, heard, and viewed. Whenever I have doubt about my children (or even me) viewing or reading something, I remember the words of this wise priest and err on the side of caution. As an aside, if you like classical music, check out Beethoven's Archduke Piano Trio. The slow movement is a slice of heaven! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNilXnhltdEviolinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996177657604656859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-61872353373217194112014-07-17T16:42:41.213-05:002014-07-17T16:42:41.213-05:00I want to say a couple things here in response to ...I want to say a couple things here in response to this interesting post, Fr.<br /><br />I am very attuned emotionally to music and images (movies, videos. etc). I find that I can be very influenced by what I see and hear. If I watch or listen to frightening or violent images, I find myself upset ie angry, depressed, etc. On the other hand, listening to good music keeps my mood light and focused on the good. For example, I've been listening to Bach's St Matthew's Passion for the past hour. <br /><br />So, we should be cautious about what we see and hear. Most especially now when the REAL world is so very scary. While it may be entertaining it may not be good for you.<br /><br />newguy40https://www.blogger.com/profile/07691117339629857830noreply@blogger.com