tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post646725091252311303..comments2024-03-26T12:19:52.801-04:00Comments on Tea at Trianon: The Pope's Visitelena maria vidalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17129629173535139807noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-71720158048618554312008-04-19T22:33:00.000-04:002008-04-19T22:33:00.000-04:00Thanks Elena. Yes - I believe that the Holy Fathe...Thanks Elena. Yes - I believe that the Holy Father's intention for a new Pentecost for the United States will bear much fruit.Terry Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819523933502820341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-44154690818911015902008-04-19T17:19:00.000-04:002008-04-19T17:19:00.000-04:00"...to be consumed by a critical spirit can poison..."...to be consumed by a critical spirit can poison the soul. It can blind the soul with bitterness so that even the most innocent persons and events are viewed with contempt."<BR/><BR/>I've seen this too...unfortunately within my own extended family. :( I've become good at recognizing it before I get ensnared, and making myself an island when need be. I'm the queen of strong boundaries. ;) You are so right, it is poison to the soul.<BR/><BR/>I remember reading a passage in a nice semi-fictionalized biography about Catherine of Sienna where she meets with one the Pope's poisonous nieces when the Pope resided in France. Catherine gave the woman the cold shoulder and walked away because, "the stench of sin" was too great. I know how she felt! Among other things, this particular niece spread horrible rumors about Catherine. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm enjoying the Pope's visit...only focusing on the good - his messages of hope and love. Poo on everyone else. ;)Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534539169157708222.post-63408043870841602922008-04-19T13:59:00.000-04:002008-04-19T13:59:00.000-04:00I missed it this morning, but hope to watch it tom...I missed it this morning, but hope to watch it tomorrow. Even though the Mas was for priests and religious, I have heard that a lot of young religious were in attendance, especially nuns from growing and recently-founded orders. I hope I can spot some Dominican nuns!papabearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12180053825589485150noreply@blogger.com