tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post771917883632332304..comments2024-03-05T14:07:28.062-08:00Comments on Ask Sister Mary Martha: ObligationsSister Mary Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00580244097177195453noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-54954430668112670192008-12-19T15:52:00.000-08:002008-12-19T15:52:00.000-08:00I listened to a CD about confession and the speake...I listened to a CD about confession and the speaker pointed out that the physical act of confessing was part of the penance process. He noted that Jesus gave the disciples the power to forgive but didn't give them mind-reading ability too! <BR/><BR/>I wish I could remember the speaker to give credit where it was due!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-86015122110630291902008-12-18T14:13:00.000-08:002008-12-18T14:13:00.000-08:00Sister Martha, we know who authored the first part...Sister Martha, we know who authored the first part of the Hail Mary, but who wrote that wonderful second part--Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen. <BR/><BR/>"Mother of God"--it's like a Zen koan, only better. Who wrote it and when? Does anyone know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-44655448184959192912008-12-11T09:34:00.000-08:002008-12-11T09:34:00.000-08:00What is worrying me with scandal and cohabitation ...What is worrying me with scandal and cohabitation is the risk of people thinking one might be in a homosexual relationship. <BR/><BR/>You haven't found the right man yet, you're living with a platonic female friend, yet it's oh-so-fashionable for girls to bat for both teams. Before you know it, you're creating a scandal. This is worrying me a lot, I had no idea about scandal until I came here.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work, Sister. <BR/>Literally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-77738813781539091812008-12-11T06:09:00.000-08:002008-12-11T06:09:00.000-08:00About the modesty pyramid:Isn't it also about appr...About the modesty pyramid:<BR/><BR/>Isn't it also about appropriateness? Say, if you are on the beach in a swimsuit(not jumping on trampolines, mind you), or at the pool swimming laps, then it's "nothing new" and nothing shocking. But, say if you went walking through the mall or the grocery store in the same swimsuit, then wouldn't you attract some stares of shock?<BR/><BR/>Also, I'd just like to point out that the women and girls at the FLDS Compound in Texas were very well covered, but that didn't stop some very salacious things from happening.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825122530791714292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-42096335241537257012008-12-10T20:09:00.000-08:002008-12-10T20:09:00.000-08:00Ok Sister.Two things.First - I dig the santa hat o...Ok Sister.<BR/><BR/>Two things.<BR/><BR/>First - I dig the santa hat on your profile. <BR/><BR/>Second - I loved this part of your post :<BR/><BR/> [ In this particular little 'if/then" equation, we have a couple who is living together who plan to marry but aren't 'doing' anything, living chastely together until the big wedding.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, right ]<BR/><BR/>The "Yeah, right" response got me. <BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to your next post.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the wit and wisdom.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09170557109734841465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-25011430620309489872008-12-10T18:07:00.000-08:002008-12-10T18:07:00.000-08:00We are blessed to have confessions here, also. An...We are blessed to have confessions here, also. And long lines!! Many in our parish actually go to a different parish to confession because they don't want to wait an hour or more in line!!<BR/>We are so blessed....and I credit it to 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration in our town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-27517253129508456562008-12-10T15:04:00.000-08:002008-12-10T15:04:00.000-08:00We had a BEAUTIFUL mass here in Aggieland for the ...We had a BEAUTIFUL mass here in Aggieland for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and I'm also proud to say we have confessions heard every weekday and Sat! And that's just the scheduled times!<BR/><BR/>I love hearing Marian songs; we don't get to hear them enough! <BR/><BR/>I love your blog, keep up the good work :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-3735205161081891562008-12-10T09:16:00.000-08:002008-12-10T09:16:00.000-08:00In fairness, Sister, no one is forced to make conf...In fairness, Sister, no one is forced to make confession face-to-face. Confessionals still have screens, ig the penitent chooses to use one.beezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185433444648099531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-31774438744865745262008-12-10T04:13:00.000-08:002008-12-10T04:13:00.000-08:00Dear Sister Mary Martha,Do you think a print is en...Dear Sister Mary Martha,<BR/><BR/>Do you think a print is enough to honor the Infant of Prague or should I get a statue, too? Also, I have a beautiful old embroidery of the Sacred Heart -- just the Sacred Heart by itself, not Jesus exposing His Sacred Heart -- and need to know if I can use it to enthrone my home to the Sacred Heart. Thank you for your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30512717.post-2671129689868229552008-12-09T23:30:00.000-08:002008-12-09T23:30:00.000-08:00Sister, Thanks for the post about Confession. I te...Sister, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post about Confession. I teach 3rd grade Catechism at my parish and I just might need to read your blog post to the class. Actually, the class is getting ready for their First Confessions and I'm praying and doing my best to prepare them.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12743644644608446685noreply@blogger.com