tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post115515104077416864..comments2024-03-05T14:07:28.062-08:00Comments on Ask Sister Mary Martha: Sister Mary Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155623844008241192006-08-14T23:37:00.000-07:002006-08-14T23:37:00.000-07:00I don't remember anything about weeds either. I do...I don't remember anything about weeds either. I do remember that god made the snake to crawl on its belly, and the snake was like, "Big whoop. I already don't have any freaking legs."Christopher Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740012744429265381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155495608369238382006-08-13T12:00:00.000-07:002006-08-13T12:00:00.000-07:00Everything in the Bible is true. Some of it didn't...Everything in the Bible is true. Some of it didn't happen.<BR/><BR/>Weeds? Men? Men are responsible for weeds? I'm not sure to what addled idea you're referring.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155365847937622062006-08-11T23:57:00.000-07:002006-08-11T23:57:00.000-07:00Noah's Ark, like Adam and Eve, is just a story. I ...Noah's Ark, like Adam and Eve, is just a story. I hope everyone stops looking for the thing.<BR/><BR/>One of the great things about being Catholic, as I mentioned to Christopher, is that you don't have to take the Bible literally, exept that it is the word of God, who was a FABULOUS story teller.<BR/><BR/>Jesus really took after him.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155330653574043302006-08-11T14:10:00.000-07:002006-08-11T14:10:00.000-07:00That's the "Sacred Mystery" part, Christopher. And...That's the "Sacred Mystery" part, Christopher. And what do we mean by "Sacred Mystery" did I tell you? Anyhow, we have Mary's word for it. She went around calling herself "the Immaculate Conception:, once in 1830 as part of her self portrait on the Miraculous Medal (it says right on there "oh Mary, concieved without sin, etc. etc.") and to Bernadette at Lourdes, by way of introduction.<BR/><BR/>Joseph's work with stone is reflected in his patronage and ability to buy and sell real estate. You know if you are selling a house you bury statue of St. Joseph in the front yard...there are rules, not any which way...and the house will be gone in a snap. If you have a condo a flower pot will do.<BR/><BR/>One of the great joys of being Catholic is that you don't take the Bible literally in the first place. So you can breathe a sigh of relief there.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155327223486117652006-08-11T13:13:00.000-07:002006-08-11T13:13:00.000-07:00Why didn't God just "miraculously" make Jesus free...Why didn't God just "miraculously" make Jesus free of sin and leave Mary out of the equation?<BR/><BR/>I think there is some question about Joseph going off to get wood. Tektwn, the word used to describe Joseph's profession, <BR/>has most popularly been translated to "carpenter," but it also can be read to mean stonemason, craftsman, or general contractor.<BR/><BR/>If Joseph was a buider he was probably working in stone. Anyone that has seen The Life of Brian can tell you those people lived in stone buildings.<BR/><BR/>However, there is some evidence in the bible that Joseph worked with wood, making yokes and ploughs for farming.<BR/><BR/>All of this makes me wonder how modern people can believe in the literal truth of the bible. When we can't be 100% sure of the meaning of one simple word, it must surely call into doubt the meaning of the entire thing.Christopher Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740012744429265381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155319404361686442006-08-11T11:03:00.000-07:002006-08-11T11:03:00.000-07:00I can see I'm going to have to explain all about t...I can see I'm going to have to explain all about the Infant of Prague. There is a 'building' involved, a Spanish Queen, some very pretty doll clothes, financial stablity, missing hands, a dedicated priest...a war...<BR/><BR/>On to Mary.<BR/><BR/>First, The Immaculate Conception, while we're still with Christopher, was one of God's miracles, that's why it's only Mary. Duh.<BR/>Even though she had the choice to say no to the angel Gabriel, God knew she wouldn't...she could have..but God knew..don't think about it too much, your head will explode.<BR/><BR/>That's why they call it a "Sacred Mystery". "Sacred Mystery" is "Catholic" for "let it go."<BR/><BR/>Conger,<BR/>That poor arrogant woman. Who does she think she's going to be in heaven with? Just she and God I suppose.<BR/><BR/>Oh well, The Pope would be the first person to tell her, fine, just pray to God, not a problem.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if SHE ever prays for anyone else? That would be a good question to ask her.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155317667815751622006-08-11T10:34:00.000-07:002006-08-11T10:34:00.000-07:00If "original sin" is passed from one generation to...If "original sin" is passed from one generation to the next, and Jesus didn't get it from Mary, then, logically, Mary's parents would've had to have been free of sin. And their parents, and so on. Eventually we would end up all the way back with Adam and Eve who we know were the original sinners. <BR/><BR/>Something about this theory doesn't make any sense.Christopher Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740012744429265381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155283867678127892006-08-11T01:11:00.000-07:002006-08-11T01:11:00.000-07:00Some building in Prague fell down and the only thi...Some building in Prague fell down and the only thing not damaged was a statue of Jesus wearing a weird king outfit.<BR/><BR/>Looks like your "blog" has finally got some "spam" in it.Christopher Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740012744429265381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155193617636541742006-08-10T00:06:00.000-07:002006-08-10T00:06:00.000-07:00Miss Diva, It's call the Infant of Prague because ...Miss Diva, It's call the Infant of Prague because it's a statue of the Baby (infant) Jesus and it resides in Prague. It's really not rocket science.<BR/><BR/>One of these days I'll tell the story of the infant of Prague.<BR/><BR/>Mr. Askinstoo,<BR/>I'm not allowed to make "extra cash". You are encouraged, however, to make donations to retired nuns. Retired nuns do not receive social security and are in dire need. Take that extra $900 you make and give it to your favorite order. Perhaps the ones who taught you as a child.Sister Mary Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-1155166739334835232006-08-09T16:38:00.000-07:002006-08-09T16:38:00.000-07:00Yo Sista!Why is the one symbol/painting called the...Yo Sista!<BR/><BR/>Why is the one symbol/painting called the Infant of Prague?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593267908097480964noreply@blogger.com