5.28.2006
Okay I am going to finish some things on my mind here.
It has been a tough go ever since we moved north. We absolutely adore living in the mountains, with snow, the changes of seasons, the country life-style, and an easier pace. The draw backs, however, have been that good jobs are extremely hard to come by and the cost of living has gone up so much here that it is tough to make ends meet. Now I can't think that God let us move up here, a dream for years, in order for us to fall on our faces and end up with zilch? No, this is a test we have to endure. We have been praying for some time now for strength and guidance on what to do. My hubby's boss has not been one of those honest individuals and the work crew has all but shut down. He doesn't care a hoot and the ethics of the standard of work has gone down down down. Hubby does not work like that.
As for me, finding a full time teaching job has been a real humdinger as well, so I sub all I can. For now we are making it, but that is coming to a halt.
We have lived here for almost 2 years now. We have not made any real close friends yet either. One couple is sort of becoming our friends because they are strong Christians. Even in our parish, a very samll one at that, there is the main group who runs things, and they are basically a group of rotten apples. I will not tolerate their gossip any longer, their backstabbing our priest, their cursing filthy mouths, and their unholy acts and down rigth defiance to church law. NO! Corinthians Corinthians!
But, we know there must be diligant and kind Catholics going there. We go to mass on Sat. nights. The larger portion goes on Sun. mornings. Luckily, we do not get bothered by "the group" since they mostly go on Sundays. Amen to that, but we do not have a chance to meet many of the others.
Last night, we had a visiting priest. Fr. Dan---and he was a shot in the arm. Absolutely wonderful in his sermon! Very evangelical and it was awesome. Yes, I am one who likes to shout, "Jesus Rocks!" Let's all sing and praise and worship God!
Hubby and I left the church several years ago and started attending Calvary. We learned so much about the bible, to openly praise Jesus, to openly witness....HOWEVER, and I say so with capitals, we missed going to confession, the eucharist, and the tradition, so we came back. Sadly, we came back to a congregation who has a group of real stinkers!
I feel for Father, but I am afraid to even bring the topic up to him. I do not want to make waves, nor stir up trouble, nor give Satan another chance to leave his calling card.
So I will pray, and continue to go to our little country church. Maybe we will find some others who we can talk to. Ones who do not openly slap the church and God in the face. And as I read in James this morning, we are being tested for endurance, so we can become stronger. Maybe God is trying to break down some of my pride and material pride, so that I will place Him 1st above all else?
I heard on EWTN a great topic about putting God 1st no matter what! Before family, job, home, friends....can we really do it....can we do it all the time for the rest of our lives? I have had to stop and really think about this. It's an eye opener as well for me. How can I point the finger at others when that log is sticking in my eye?
Holy Mother pray for me...pray for my friends who seek you in pain and in need of mercy through your Son. I pray for those who have turned from Jesus, have turned away and even scoff now at you. Forgive us Jesus, please help us, and through the Holy Spirit, please send strength and fortitude. Amen!
It has been a tough go ever since we moved north. We absolutely adore living in the mountains, with snow, the changes of seasons, the country life-style, and an easier pace. The draw backs, however, have been that good jobs are extremely hard to come by and the cost of living has gone up so much here that it is tough to make ends meet. Now I can't think that God let us move up here, a dream for years, in order for us to fall on our faces and end up with zilch? No, this is a test we have to endure. We have been praying for some time now for strength and guidance on what to do. My hubby's boss has not been one of those honest individuals and the work crew has all but shut down. He doesn't care a hoot and the ethics of the standard of work has gone down down down. Hubby does not work like that.
As for me, finding a full time teaching job has been a real humdinger as well, so I sub all I can. For now we are making it, but that is coming to a halt.
We have lived here for almost 2 years now. We have not made any real close friends yet either. One couple is sort of becoming our friends because they are strong Christians. Even in our parish, a very samll one at that, there is the main group who runs things, and they are basically a group of rotten apples. I will not tolerate their gossip any longer, their backstabbing our priest, their cursing filthy mouths, and their unholy acts and down rigth defiance to church law. NO! Corinthians Corinthians!
But, we know there must be diligant and kind Catholics going there. We go to mass on Sat. nights. The larger portion goes on Sun. mornings. Luckily, we do not get bothered by "the group" since they mostly go on Sundays. Amen to that, but we do not have a chance to meet many of the others.
Last night, we had a visiting priest. Fr. Dan---and he was a shot in the arm. Absolutely wonderful in his sermon! Very evangelical and it was awesome. Yes, I am one who likes to shout, "Jesus Rocks!" Let's all sing and praise and worship God!
Hubby and I left the church several years ago and started attending Calvary. We learned so much about the bible, to openly praise Jesus, to openly witness....HOWEVER, and I say so with capitals, we missed going to confession, the eucharist, and the tradition, so we came back. Sadly, we came back to a congregation who has a group of real stinkers!
I feel for Father, but I am afraid to even bring the topic up to him. I do not want to make waves, nor stir up trouble, nor give Satan another chance to leave his calling card.
So I will pray, and continue to go to our little country church. Maybe we will find some others who we can talk to. Ones who do not openly slap the church and God in the face. And as I read in James this morning, we are being tested for endurance, so we can become stronger. Maybe God is trying to break down some of my pride and material pride, so that I will place Him 1st above all else?
I heard on EWTN a great topic about putting God 1st no matter what! Before family, job, home, friends....can we really do it....can we do it all the time for the rest of our lives? I have had to stop and really think about this. It's an eye opener as well for me. How can I point the finger at others when that log is sticking in my eye?
Holy Mother pray for me...pray for my friends who seek you in pain and in need of mercy through your Son. I pray for those who have turned from Jesus, have turned away and even scoff now at you. Forgive us Jesus, please help us, and through the Holy Spirit, please send strength and fortitude. Amen!
