With Youth In Malta
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
As promised, here is the second moment from the Pope’s Malta pilgrimage that touched my heart.
In his meeting with young people in Malta, the pope took questions before he himself spoke.
I haven’t found a full transcript yet, but I love the first question because it is brave and honest.
It’s not coming from a pious kid who adores the Pope, but from a kid who is in some way not revealed more broken.... READ MORE
Forgive and Excuse Others
Posted by Elizabeth Foss in Faith on Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Think: “The person who possesses Christian meekness is affectionate and tender towards everyone: he is disposed to forgive and excuse the frailties of others; the goodness of his heart appears in a sweet affability that influences his words and actions, presents every object to his view in the most charitable and pleasing light.”
—St. Francis de Sales
Pray: God, I’m so quick to judge. Please help me... READ MORE
Seventy-Seven Times
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, March 09, 2010
We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends. Francis Bacon
The scene played itself out this morning as it does about four times per week. The younger brother, anxious to get out the door to school early so he could have time with his friends. The older brother—the chauffeur—nursing a bad case of “senioritis” and wanting to eek out every... READ MORE
Woman Threatens Pro-Life Protester, Has Change of Heart
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Back in November of last year, Minnesota resident Mechelle Tallulah Hall tried to enter an abortion clinic to terminate her pregnancy and she was confronted by the mother-daughter pro-life protester team of Sarah and Leah Winandy.
The Winandys asked Hall to consider keeping her baby. She responded by pulling out a knife and threatening them. No one was hurt.
It’s not surprising that Hall was charged... READ MORE
Friendly Reminder: Go to Confession!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Friday, January 29, 2010
We all need spiritual nudges now and then.
And when it comes to the sacrament of reconciliation, some of us need a really big nudge (read: kick in the pants) to get ourselves there.
I used to aim for going to confession once a month. That meant that in reality, I got there every 2-3 months. No good.
So now I aim for every 2 weeks. And that means I do usually get there about once a month. Every once... READ MORE
As We Forgive Our Debtors
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Pope Benedict met with Susanna Maiolo after his weekly Audience this morning.
She is the young woman who assaulted him on Christmas Eve.
During their brief visit, she apologized and he forgave her.
A short statement indicates the Pope wanted the opportunity to show her forgiveness and “concern for her well-being.”
The news story additionally indicates that the Pope sent his secretary to visit Miss... READ MORE
As We Forgive
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Saturday, December 19, 2009
I know there are many Immaculee Ilibagiza
Here’s the trailer for a forthcoming documentary on the reconciliation process in Rwanda.
Reviewer Tabitha Blanski explains a bit more about the film.
In less than 100 days, nearly one million people were murdered and tens of thousands were responsible for these deaths….Genocide destroyed Rwanda—socially, economically,... READ MORE
Abortion From A Young Father's Perspective
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Thursday, September 03, 2009
Here’s a testimony from a young evangelical father who regrets his role in two abortions.
I’ve never seen a testimony on abortion quite like this one. (Some graphic images)
The Cake Her Little Brother Ruined
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Poor Juliette.
Yesterday afternoon, she asked to bake a special cake and I said yes. When you are a 9-year-old baked goods enthusiast and your mother gives you free reign in the kitchen, it’s a special day indeed.
She baked a vanilla cake, let it cool (“Can I frost it yet? Isn’t it cool enough now? Can you check it one more time? Is it ready to frost yet?”), and then made the frosting.
She had an... READ MORE
Mother Teresa Reminds Us to Forgive
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, August 17, 2009
It’s been a long while since I heard Blessed Teresa of Calcutta’s voice, so I was happy to find this short video clip over the weekend.
I lover her simple words, her simple manner, and her simple call to holiness.
