tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.comments2020-01-31T10:55:44.042-08:00Catholic Moms TalkDonna-Marie Cooper O'Boylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16415118689761630639noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-62641279671280125952014-01-06T19:57:36.273-08:002014-01-06T19:57:36.273-08:00Thanks for sharing this beautiful woman with us, D...Thanks for sharing this beautiful woman with us, Donna-Marie. We have so many awesome role models in our faith!Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-19720805828162492832013-08-26T21:46:35.367-07:002013-08-26T21:46:35.367-07:00Okay, Lisa, you got me. I have had something on my...Okay, Lisa, you got me. I have had something on my heart but haven't followed through. I'm making a call this week. :)Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-60048961772484012122013-08-18T16:28:19.424-07:002013-08-18T16:28:19.424-07:00Thanks Gail, and Kaylan too. It's good to hear...Thanks Gail, and Kaylan too. It's good to hear different perspectives. I don't feel strongly about this issue so its a pretty new topic to me, but I have wondered about women tho choose to wear the veil and what them to that. Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-91811731667555522162013-08-16T15:15:34.371-07:002013-08-16T15:15:34.371-07:00I am also a convert---grew up Methodist as well--c...I am also a convert---grew up Methodist as well--came into the Church at around 15 years old, on my own after asking God to show me the Truth. I was also impressed with the nuns I'd see on tv and actually went into a cloistered monastery as a postulant for 6 months (and then again later to give it a try). I was 17, then 19 when I tried the convent. I didn't go that route, of course and now am married with 6 kids, but I also went through the "should I wear a veil or not" period. I saw a family that did this and they were pretty much the only ones at that parish. So I did. I bought the veil and even had my girls wear them with me (though they were totally embarrassed and I let them not wear it if they were as such). As I wore it I went through a lot of feelings. I felt like everyone was staring at me (which they probably were since most modern Catholics don't wear it and some have never seen people wear one) AND I also felt like people thought I was "holier than thou"--which you also mention. After debating that my time at church was felt with so much discomfort and self-awareness, I felt like I was wasting my precious Mass time with these conflicted feelings. I'm a very shy person normally and I suffer a nerve affliction which makes my hands and legs shake (which only became worse with stress)--so I had to give up the veil. My conclusion: yes it is ONLY good if you wish to humble yourself before God (wearing it to show respect to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament in church) but "no" if you are doing it to show you belong to more "traditional" Catholics (the family I had admired turned out to not think JPII was anything special and thought Vatican II was false) and probably "no" if you are wearing it to show how religious you are. I'm guessing most women wear it to show respect to God. One can equate this to Muslim women who wear the head covering too---and often join more traditional Muslim sects to "stand apart" and be a separate part of a community. Personally, I think if Catholics are to use the veil with respect, it should be mandated from the officials above (meaning everyone would be wearing one)--so that way everyone feels part of the community and everyone is equal. Otherwise, it tends to separate the fold. Mary wore a veil but so did all the other women. I may be wrong on this and I still think every woman can do what they feel called to do in this regard. :)Kaylannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-82971937800351494602013-05-17T14:10:34.828-07:002013-05-17T14:10:34.828-07:00"Yet to make any true changes, I must first a... "Yet to make any true changes, I must first admit where I weak, so that I know what information I am looking for, what questions I need answered, and most importantly, what areas I need to change." -- Funny how growth in spiritual matters follows the same course as growth in education, or health, or relationships. It's like we were designed this way! :)L M Lynchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-47768978399163107712013-05-02T17:53:36.637-07:002013-05-02T17:53:36.637-07:00Looking forward to sharing and learning from other...Looking forward to sharing and learning from other like-minded Catholic Moms! God bless!LaneyGagnonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-74893070697064509502013-04-04T08:42:25.981-07:002013-04-04T08:42:25.981-07:00Genevieve, I was slow to read this but it's ju...Genevieve, I was slow to read this but it's just as beautiful in Holy Week hindsight. Thank you so much. I've always loved Mary, but you're right, the relationship must be nurtured, and I've waxed and waned in bringing her into my prayer life, but whenever I do, I'm never disappointed, always heartened, always encouraged, always inspired. Thanks for the reminder of her beautiful presence in our faith and lives.Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-58455466111312265272013-01-21T09:42:43.104-08:002013-01-21T09:42:43.104-08:00Thank you for the kind words Michelle. I just keep...Thank you for the kind words Michelle. I just keep having this feeling that even when mothering seems lonely, we are never alone in this- somewhere, in the world, another mother is experiencing the same thing or something very similar. It is so bonding and hopeful and happy for me to remember that. :) Have a great day! Theresa Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-28143256221267927842013-01-19T05:12:45.848-08:002013-01-19T05:12:45.848-08:00What a great post! I can definitely relate to tho...What a great post! I can definitely relate to those experiences...and I just happened to be driving my almost 20 yo to confession on Friday with similar prayers and thoughts in my head!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256284238173232487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-13915796791759985382012-12-22T06:04:38.108-08:002012-12-22T06:04:38.108-08:00You are very kind, Lorraine. Thank you so very muc...You are very kind, Lorraine. Thank you so very much for your prayers. <br />God bless you and yours!<br />Donna-MarieDonna-Marie Cooper O'Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415118689761630639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-65859608314960214162012-12-20T15:59:19.725-08:002012-12-20T15:59:19.725-08:00Donna-Marie, I am so very sorry to hear about this...Donna-Marie, I am so very sorry to hear about this, and my heart goes out to you.<br />You will be very much in my prayers.<br />God bless you~<br /><br />LorraineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-65384128456387519762012-12-20T08:54:13.847-08:002012-12-20T08:54:13.847-08:00Dear Lorraine,
I'm so sorry to hear that Adve...Dear Lorraine,<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear that Advent has been a struggle. Please offer up your feelings of isolation to God and ask for His grace at this holy time. As contrary as it may sound, you are in good company. As I'm sure you know, many of the saints have struggled with feelings of isolation too. I will say a prayer for you right now. <br /><br />I think we all have crosses to carry and offer to God. I write this little note to you with a concussion and an injured face. I'll offer my pain for you today.<br /><br />May our dear Lord flood your heart with peace as we approach His birth!<br /><br />God bless and a big Advent hug!<br />Donna-MarieDonna-Marie Cooper O'Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415118689761630639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-52944547865553113262012-12-17T17:22:44.206-08:002012-12-17T17:22:44.206-08:00So far, this Advent has been very difficult for me...So far, this Advent has been very difficult for me. Feeling totally isolated and marginalized has been exacerbated by complete spiritual aridity. Each day I have to make a conscious decision to believe; I will to believe - I certainly don't feel as if I do nor do I have any consolation. Nor do I find it easy believe that I am loved by God.<br /><br />Also, I realized last night that I strain after myself instead of accepting my limitations - be they intellectual or spiritual or material. Straining after myself causes me a lot of unnecessary anxiety.<br /><br />God bless you, my dear friend, for writing this. I found it very helpful.<br /><br />LorraineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-56838381129244944822012-12-14T17:45:28.144-08:002012-12-14T17:45:28.144-08:00Johnette, I have heard so much about this prayer m...Johnette, I have heard so much about this prayer method but have yet to give it a try. This list of steps may just summon my bravery. Thanks and God bless! I enjoy listening to your radio show as often as I can. God bless!Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-44981183424206524582012-12-11T09:32:52.174-08:002012-12-11T09:32:52.174-08:00Thank you, Johnnette! Always excellent guidance a...Thank you, Johnnette! Always excellent guidance and encouragement from a beautiful woman of faith!Mary Wallacehttp://www.theworkingcatholicmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-77677596027868469132012-12-08T18:36:41.279-08:002012-12-08T18:36:41.279-08:00Hi Sarah! I love that your little one has connecte...Hi Sarah! I love that your little one has connected you back with your sweet aunt. The spirit can move in and out of time and touch us in the most unexpected and wonderful ways! God bless your Advent, and the Christmas that follows. :)Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-52830926441645074082012-12-08T07:35:54.851-08:002012-12-08T07:35:54.851-08:00I agree, Leticia, I agree! :)I agree, Leticia, I agree! :)Sarah Reinhardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607023678006758848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-3310230882589433512012-12-07T16:19:23.520-08:002012-12-07T16:19:23.520-08:00It's so special to have family memories come b...It's so special to have family memories come back so vividly to you at this time of year. God bless Aunt Charlotte!Leticiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170455690163831806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-14432442590312877902012-11-27T16:22:15.395-08:002012-11-27T16:22:15.395-08:00Thank you for your kind words, Lorraine. AMEN to y...Thank you for your kind words, Lorraine. AMEN to your Father Marcellus's exclamation!Judy Dudichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075072259006322851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-72210983281146326742012-11-27T10:19:41.042-08:002012-11-27T10:19:41.042-08:00Judy, God bless you for the beautiful witness of y...Judy, God bless you for the beautiful witness of you and your family. <br /><br />As my late Franciscan spiritual director, Fr. Marcellus, always used to say to me: "There's all the hope in the world!" <br /><br />LorraineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-42496344836284974432012-11-26T20:54:41.757-08:002012-11-26T20:54:41.757-08:00Yes, we need to pray for our husbands daily. Our c...Yes, we need to pray for our husbands daily. Our children too. Life is not easy and there are many hardships, but we are all in this so we can be in our heavenly home one day.Debbiehttp://www.lifegivingnook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-16145756591005803392012-11-26T14:27:32.168-08:002012-11-26T14:27:32.168-08:00"It’s not been easy, and the struggles contin..."It’s not been easy, and the struggles continue but through the mothering of this little brood I truly believe that I can change the world."<br /><br />Ha! Ha! You convinced me too, Mary Ellen! God bless you and your dear "brood"!<br />And our husbands!! Sometimes I think God has a special place reserved for them in Heaven! The things we "scheme" behind their backs - all for their eternal good, of course!<br /><br />LorraineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-24864559561294889692012-11-20T05:40:36.059-08:002012-11-20T05:40:36.059-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Ebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090396741792229132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-81835322570116891042012-11-13T09:39:49.260-08:002012-11-13T09:39:49.260-08:00What an awesome idea for a blog like this! I'...What an awesome idea for a blog like this! I'll have to add it to my daily reads :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088799651980921971.post-55911490370010742052012-11-12T14:13:47.697-08:002012-11-12T14:13:47.697-08:00So true! Thank God for that emotional quick heali...So true! Thank God for that emotional quick healing...all our kids need it! <br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256284238173232487noreply@blogger.com