Comments for Marge Fenelon http://margefenelon.com Author, Columnist, Speaker Tue, 15 May 2012 20:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Confirming the last Mohican by marge http://margefenelon.com/archives/1577#comment-273 marge Tue, 15 May 2012 20:53:00 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1577#comment-273 Thanks, Carol. I see what you mean. Yes, all sacraments are (or at least should be) family events in the sense of the way we celebrate them. I was thinking along the lines of the sacraments that our children receive prior to adulthood, and in which the parents have a more prominent role. We support our older children in their preparation for, and reception of, Matrimony and Holy Orders, and we sure do celebrate and share their joy, but we aren't directly involved, at least not in the same way as with the other sacraments. Good point! Thanks, Carol. I see what you mean. Yes, all sacraments are (or at least should be) family events in the sense of the way we celebrate them. I was thinking along the lines of the sacraments that our children receive prior to adulthood, and in which the parents have a more prominent role. We support our older children in their preparation for, and reception of, Matrimony and Holy Orders, and we sure do celebrate and share their joy, but we aren’t directly involved, at least not in the same way as with the other sacraments. Good point!

]]> Comment on Confirming the last Mohican by marge http://margefenelon.com/archives/1577#comment-272 marge Tue, 15 May 2012 20:47:44 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1577#comment-272 Congratulations, Angie! Congratulations, Angie!

]]> Comment on Confirming the last Mohican by marge http://margefenelon.com/archives/1577#comment-271 marge Tue, 15 May 2012 20:46:20 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1577#comment-271 Don't you celebrate [the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders]with your family, too? True, the kids are out of the house--so to speak, but they are still usually done with the family. And, true, sometimes kids sadly opt out of the sacrament of marriage, but I think they're sacramental milestones shared with the family. You're probably thinking I'm being too nit picky, but the thought actually came to me last week when I was bemoaning the fact that our little Monica would be the last to receive her First Communion. Then I thought of the Confirmations. Then I thought of the weddings. And, if you're blessed, the cycle of sacraments begin anew with the grand babies' baptisms, First Communion..... Congratulations to your last Mohican! Carol Paur Don’t you celebrate [the sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders]with your family, too? True, the kids are out of the house–so to speak, but they are still usually done with the family. And, true, sometimes kids sadly opt out of the sacrament of marriage, but I think they’re sacramental milestones shared with the family.

You’re probably thinking I’m being too nit picky, but the thought actually came to me last week when I was bemoaning the fact that our little Monica would be the last to receive her First Communion. Then I thought of the Confirmations. Then I thought of the weddings. And, if you’re blessed, the cycle of sacraments begin anew with the grand babies’ baptisms, First Communion…..

Congratulations to your last Mohican!
Carol Paur

]]> Comment on Confirming the last Mohican by Angie Wolfe http://margefenelon.com/archives/1577#comment-270 Angie Wolfe Tue, 15 May 2012 20:20:01 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1577#comment-270 Prayers for all of you! I can just imagine I will feel the same way when my time comes for our last sacrament (though it's about 16 years out!) Today is also my confirmation feast day. I received this sacrament 7 years ago, as an adult, almost 9 months pregnant with baby #4. Blessings. Prayers for all of you! I can just imagine I will feel the same way when my time comes for our last sacrament (though it’s about 16 years out!) Today is also my confirmation feast day. I received this sacrament 7 years ago, as an adult, almost 9 months pregnant with baby #4.
Blessings.

]]> Comment on Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should by marge http://margefenelon.com/archives/1567#comment-266 marge Wed, 09 May 2012 14:40:24 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1567#comment-266 Debbie, Your point about people no longer believing in an afterlife is excellent. I initially didn't like that (lack of belief in the afterlife) with the drive for innovation in nanotechnology, but I can see it now. Thanks for bringing that up. Debbie,
Your point about people no longer believing in an afterlife is excellent. I initially didn’t like that (lack of belief in the afterlife) with the drive for innovation in nanotechnology, but I can see it now. Thanks for bringing that up.

]]> Comment on Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should by Debbie http://margefenelon.com/archives/1567#comment-265 Debbie Wed, 09 May 2012 13:42:48 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1567#comment-265 I don't believe they should put chips in anyone. Also, what ever happened to God's will in things. People do not believe in God and after life and so they think they can run things and never die... Sad in my opinion. I don’t believe they should put chips in anyone. Also, what ever happened to God’s will in things. People do not believe in God and after life and so they think they can run things and never die… Sad in my opinion.

]]> Comment on How do you gain clarity? by Sharon Felten http://margefenelon.com/archives/1561#comment-259 Sharon Felten Fri, 04 May 2012 16:22:25 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1561#comment-259 Oh Marge I loved your article on thrift shopping and the bit about John.....brought back memories for me. I would say to the boys ( I hate to admit this) if you don't be good I will take you to the fabric store... they would cry NO PLEASE NOT FABRIC STORE !!! To this day they talk about the fabric store. I have tramatized my children :/ I loved to just walk around and feel and imagine each outfit ...don't ask me where I would find the time to actually sew them...LOL But on a better note....getting clarity from the Eucharist YES....much cheaper and so much more effective :) God Be With You Dear Marge !! Love those heartfelt articles....Sharon Oh Marge I loved your article on thrift shopping and the bit about John…..brought back memories for me. I would say to the boys ( I hate to admit this) if you don’t be good I will take you to the fabric store… they would cry NO PLEASE NOT FABRIC STORE !!!
To this day they talk about the fabric store. I have tramatized my children :/
I loved to just walk around and feel and imagine each outfit …don’t ask me where I would find the time to actually sew them…LOL
But on a better note….getting clarity from the Eucharist YES….much cheaper and so much more effective :)
God Be With You Dear Marge !!
Love those heartfelt articles….Sharon

]]> Comment on Holiness is for married folks, too. by Holly Michael http://margefenelon.com/archives/1559#comment-258 Holly Michael Fri, 04 May 2012 14:47:00 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1559#comment-258 Very good examples of married saints! Thanks for sharing. Very good examples of married saints! Thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on May 1, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker by Debbie http://margefenelon.com/archives/1555#comment-256 Debbie Tue, 01 May 2012 14:42:21 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1555#comment-256 Today is my daughters 13th birthday. She was also, born on the 1st Saturday of May. St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother protect my daughter and guide her. Amen. Today is my daughters 13th birthday. She was also, born on the 1st Saturday of May. St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother protect my daughter and guide her. Amen.

]]> Comment on Easter isn’t over by Joe http://margefenelon.com/archives/1541#comment-253 Joe Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:49:51 +0000 http://margefenelon.com/?p=1541#comment-253 Christ has Risen Alleluia Christ has Risen Alleluia

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