tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post3547413914945328731..comments2024-03-05T14:07:28.062-08:00Comments on Ask Sister Mary Martha: Mea CulpaSister Mary Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-88577730662515019862007-12-21T19:12:00.000-08:002007-12-21T19:12:00.000-08:00Definitely food for thought, this lie about Santa....Definitely food for thought, this lie about Santa. I know that lying is something we must never do, because in God's sight it's an outright sin. I will never promote or tell this lie again, especially to my children, just as I teach them never to lie either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-14085258777488238632007-12-20T18:39:00.000-08:002007-12-20T18:39:00.000-08:00i love anon post at 7:14..beautifuli love anon post at 7:14..beautifulLaura Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908987006202428582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-24695039818498099492007-12-20T14:56:00.000-08:002007-12-20T14:56:00.000-08:00Thank you for this post, Sister. I find it very e...Thank you for this post, Sister. I find it very endearing, for reasons I'm not sure I can actually explain.Arkanabar Ilarsadinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098504849466846551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-28348674821688735912007-12-20T07:14:00.000-08:002007-12-20T07:14:00.000-08:00Yes there is a Santa ClausHis legend is based on t...Yes there is a Santa Claus<BR/>His legend is based on the life of Saint Nicholas<BR/>His spirit is contagious<BR/>He is in the change dropped into salvation army buckets<BR/>He is in the toys for tots drive<BR/>He is in communities everywhere that have drop boxes and wish trees<BR/>He lives in my heart and the hearts of my children, as I taught them to BE Santa Claus and give<BR/>He is in the Advent baby shower at my church where we take baby things for the right to life<BR/>He is in the social service offices that gather gifts and disperse them to the needy<BR/>His spirit is knocking on your heart wanting you to see someone in need and answer that need<BR/>The Spirit of Santa Claus is where I find Christmas<BR/>When I give I give in Christ's name<BR/>He blesses my gift<BR/>When I've done it right, giving all the credit to HIM then HE touches my heart with the message<BR/>"Well done, true and faithful servant"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-58177018501087549462007-12-20T04:32:00.000-08:002007-12-20T04:32:00.000-08:00dewehe - it's CHRISTMAS!!! - leave the greengrocer...dewehe - it's CHRISTMAS!!! - leave the greengrocer's apostrophe alone......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-21017708930582181142007-12-20T02:30:00.000-08:002007-12-20T02:30:00.000-08:00i could do with 10 candles..one for each child!i could do with 10 candles..one for each child!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-6067473061751656732007-12-19T23:52:00.000-08:002007-12-19T23:52:00.000-08:00Cheeta: The date, the tree, the presents and all a...Cheeta: The date, the tree, the presents and all are just a jumble of customs that have built up over the centuries around a single idea: the birth of love and light in an often dark world. That's something to celebrate, I think. And for every conspicuous consumer who's forgotten the reason behind the celebration, there are many more who are filled with joy and reverence recalling the advent of the child who would become that mighty king in heaven. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and the Santa thing? It's not a lie; in my house, it's a way to explain to young children--who are, by nature, extremely self-centered--about the spirit of giving to others. Reread that "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" piece; it says it best.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-14474389884246321162007-12-19T19:22:00.000-08:002007-12-19T19:22:00.000-08:00I love your frankness and that you don't sugar-coa...I love your frankness and that you don't sugar-coat. Keep up the great work and Thank You for praying for us.<BR/><BR/>Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano<BR/><BR/>Anna :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-30865942295189921672007-12-19T18:42:00.000-08:002007-12-19T18:42:00.000-08:00What does 25 Dec, a gaudy lighted pine tree, givin...What does 25 Dec, a gaudy lighted pine tree, giving presents to others (not to Jesus), and lying to kids about a ficticious red-suited man (Rev 21:8) have to do with honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as a mighty King in heaven?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-12961291720190029172007-12-19T18:40:00.000-08:002007-12-19T18:40:00.000-08:00This doesn't seem to work!This doesn't seem to work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-60958193094245795942007-12-19T12:44:00.000-08:002007-12-19T12:44:00.000-08:00Merry Christmas, Sister!Blessings to you for a fru...Merry Christmas, Sister!<BR/>Blessings to you for a fruitful new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-83560331616854616052007-12-19T08:34:00.000-08:002007-12-19T08:34:00.000-08:00Ahem."I have a mission to get my soul into heaven ...Ahem.<BR/><BR/>"I have a mission to get my soul into heaven and I have an even higher calling to drag <B><I>your's</B></I> with me."dewehehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013545207910062626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-15133822104567371822007-12-19T08:27:00.000-08:002007-12-19T08:27:00.000-08:00Dear Sister M M, Thank you for being the you God c...Dear Sister M M, Thank you for being the you God created you to be. I am so nauseated by the sugar-sick pap that passes for spiritual discourse in this day. You are a refreshing shot of V-8 juice -- not everyone likes the flavor, but it's packed with vitamins for everyone. Please continue telling the Truth, whatever its flavor. May God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-47434706525816439282007-12-19T06:27:00.000-08:002007-12-19T06:27:00.000-08:00I appreciate your forthrightness in answering ques...I appreciate your forthrightness in answering questions. The Truth should never be sugarcoated. Keep up the good work!nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06605426195521274662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-91996226316542571372007-12-19T03:43:00.000-08:002007-12-19T03:43:00.000-08:00You aren't bad, sister, by any means. This made me...You aren't bad, sister, by any means. This made me think of a nun in third or fourth grade, Sister Mary Felicitas, the most unhappy nun of anyone's lifetime. It was actually a good thing though, because the class learned the term irony at a very early age!radio45https://www.blogger.com/profile/03028346716140781309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-36209666030840387172007-12-19T02:48:00.000-08:002007-12-19T02:48:00.000-08:00Last weekend, Parade magazine had an interview wit...Last weekend, Parade magazine had an interview with Denzel Washington. He told about how he once was feeling particularly pleased with himself, being such a hotshot movie star and all. He proudly said to his mother, "Did you ever think this was all going to happen?" She said, "Please. First of all, go wash the windows for me. You have no idea how many people have been praying for you when you were being a knucklehead."<BR/><BR/>My own son has recently been a knucklehead, and he has no idea how many people were praying for him! (Don't worry, I'll tell him.) It's so good to know we have people like Sister, and like one another, looking out for all us knuckleheads...we sure need it from time to time! Merry Christmas to all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-12451836638506181842007-12-19T00:31:00.000-08:002007-12-19T00:31:00.000-08:00"I have a mission to get my soul into heaven and I..."I have a mission to get my soul into heaven and I have an even higher calling to drag your's with me. I will drag it kicking and screaming if I have..."<BR/><BR/>It's nice to know someone is watching out for us. And even though I may kick and scream along the way, I'll be thankful once I'm there. <BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas,<BR/>TomTom in Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821971426359725229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-33288833763308588902007-12-18T23:03:00.000-08:002007-12-18T23:03:00.000-08:00I appreciate this post so much. Reminded me of a f...I appreciate this post so much. Reminded me of a friend of my mothers who was a nun. God Bless her soul. When my mom asked me to shuttle this Sister around a few times on some errands she wanted to run, she always exhausted me. Her mind changed from one subject to the next so fast, a lot of the time I was left standing there with my mouth open not able to get a reply out before she moved on to another subject. She walked so fast,she kept me at a near run all the time and she was easily 35 years my senior.<BR/>I loved her dearly and she just tickled me so. She was also short and quick to the point. Never seemed to have enough time in the day to do all she needed. But I knew everything she did she did with Love, and she always gave me a hug before leaving.<BR/>I appreciate you taking the time to visit with us out here in cyber space. I found the answer to one of my earlier questions, about indulgences, in a previous post you made. So thank you for that also.Tondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169016973607122637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-66885793475005390362007-12-18T21:14:00.000-08:002007-12-18T21:14:00.000-08:00Sister,Ever since you put that Santa hat on, I've ...Sister,<BR/><BR/>Ever since you put that Santa hat on, I've been trying to figure out who it is you remind me of. I was watching David Letterman tonight (probably a rerun, I think) and it finally hit me. IT'S CHER! The Santa hat makes your veil look like hair in that little picture. Yep, you remind me of Cher with that hat on.ann nonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426622861196955113noreply@blogger.com