Christian Discussion Thread XI: Anicetus’ Revenge

[Sundiata]

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it? What ideas go through your mind?

[New Visayan Islands]

Attended First Friday Mass earlier, TLM instead of Novus Ordo (and thus a Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart). It wasn't a chanted Mass, so we the laity got to participate more in responding to the priest's versicles. Assuming tomorrow is the same (as it is the First Saturday, ergo Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart), I'm more or less looking forward to it; hopefully when I can take my son to Bohol some time down the line I'll introduce him to the TLM.

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it? What ideas go through your mind?

The Cross is a sign that Our Lord Jesus Christ would go that far for the Salvation of All Mankind. After all, "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." (Jn 15:13, NABRE)

[Lord Dominator]

I don't typically see in on the average day to see it after a long day.

[The New California Republic]

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it?

Through some binoculars.

[Trollzyn the Infinite]

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it? What ideas go through your mind?

"Oh wait, I can't do that because I'm a Christian. Fuck."

[The Blaatschapen]

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it? What ideas go through your mind?

Probably ablaze in fire, otherwise it is too dark to see.

[Sundiata]

The Cross is a sign that Our Lord Jesus Christ would go that far for the Salvation of All Mankind. After all, "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." (Jn 15:13, NABRE)

Yeah, I kind of feel bad about complaining every time I see one. For example, "My day might be bad but at least it's not that bad." It's tough when you imagine yourself up on that cross experiencing the passion of Christ.

[Sundiata]

I don't typically see in on the average day to see it after a long day.

You don't reflect on your days even sometimes?

[Rosmana]

I read something shocking today, in a prayer intentions book.

"I do not see any reason anybody would pray for me, I mean, I would not pray for me, I am not important enough"

Felt bad for whomever wrote this.

[Sundiata]

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it?

Through some binoculars.

[Sundiata]

I read something shocking today, in a prayer intentions book.

"I do not see any reason anybody would pray for me, I mean, I would not pray for me"

Felt bad for whomever wrote this.

I think it's a feeling we're all bound to feel to be quite honest, especially if we make a grave mistake. Fortunately, we're always being prayed for.

[Rosmana]

I read something shocking today, in a prayer intentions book.

"I do not see any reason anybody would pray for me, I mean, I would not pray for me"

Felt bad for whomever wrote this.

I think it's a feeling we're all bound to feel to be quite honest, especially if we make a grave mistake. Fortunately, we're always being prayed for.

I know, just the idea that you do not think you are important enough for that.

It think its a lack of self confidence in my country, I mean what are we?, a shadow?, obsolete?

[Sundiata]

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it? What ideas go through your mind?

"Oh wait, I can't do that because I'm a Christian. Fuck."

That's more common than you think. In my book, it's good that you remember your behavioral limitations. That's virtuous.

[Sundiata]

I think it's a feeling we're all bound to feel to be quite honest, especially if we make a grave mistake. Fortunately, we're always being prayed for.

I know, just the idea that you do not think you are important enough for that.

It think its a lack of self confidence in my country, I mean what are we?, a shadow?, obsolete?

Yeah, not to use flowery language but you do matter way more than you think. It's the double-edged sword of free will because without it you'd just act good all of the time. You'd also just fulfill your purpose like an automaton, so to speak. God gave us freedom.

[Rosmana]

I know, just the idea that you do not think you are important enough for that.

It think its a lack of self confidence in my country, I mean what are we?, a shadow?, obsolete?

Yeah, not to use flowery language but you do matter way more than you think. It's the double-edged sword of free will because without it you'd just act good all of the time. You'd also just fulfill your purpose like an automaton, so to speak. God gave us freedom.

Sure, but to be honest, I feel like I was born in the wrong country, in the wrong era.

[Sundiata]

Yeah, not to use flowery language but you do matter way more than you think. It's the double-edged sword of free will because without it you'd just act good all of the time. You'd also just fulfill your purpose like an automaton, so to speak. God gave us freedom.

Sure, but to be honest, I feel like I was born in the wrong country, in the wrong era.

I felt this way as a Catholic until I attended my first meeting for Opus Dei. Are you doing well professionally? In your career or work?

[Rosmana]

Sure, but to be honest, I feel like I was born in the wrong country, in the wrong era.

I felt this way as a Catholic until I attended my first meeting for Opus Dei. Are you doing well professionally? In your career or work?

sure, sure, work is not the problem, its the lack of identity, and even th Faith is being abused to draw in votes.

[Trollzyn the Infinite]

"Oh wait, I can't do that because I'm a Christian. Fuck."

That's more common than you think. In my book, it's good that you remember your behavioral limitations. That's virtuous.

Actually that was me after I realized I did something un-Christian only after the fact. Like holding grudges, judging people, or hating another person.

[Sundiata]

That's more common than you think. In my book, it's good that you remember your behavioral limitations. That's virtuous.

Actually that was me after I realized I did something un-Christian only after the fact. Like holding grudges, judging people, or hating another person.

Oh, for me it's often swearing or saying the occasional stupid thing. Do you pray for help or seek forgiveness after you make mistakes?

[Arvenia]

After a long day how do you guys view the cross when you see it? What ideas go through your mind?

"Oh wait, I can't do that because I'm a Christian. Fuck."

How dare you be vulgar when you are a Christian!

[Lord Dominator]

I don't typically see in on the average day to see it after a long day.

You don't reflect on your days even sometimes?

Not in a particularly faith-focused manner, no.

"Oh wait, I can't do that because I'm a Christian. Fuck."

How dare you swear when you are a Christian!

Isn't that prohibition more on the swearing of oaths, not swear words?

[Arvenia]

You don't reflect on your days even sometimes?

Not in a particularly faith-focused manner, no.

How dare you swear when you are a Christian!

Isn't that prohibition more on the swearing of oaths, not swear words?

Sorry, but I thought swearing was also synonymous vulgarity.

[Tarsonis]

"Oh wait, I can't do that because I'm a Christian. Fuck."

How dare you be vulgar when you are a Christian!

the fuck?

[Sundiata]

You don't reflect on your days even sometimes?

Not in a particularly faith-focused manner, no.

How dare you swear when you are a Christian!

Isn't that prohibition more on the swearing of oaths, not swear words?

Well, profanity is a mortal sin but if I recall correctly that's profanity against God. With respect to the swearing of oaths, I think that's why it is mortally sinful to become a Freemason.

[Sundiata]

"Oh wait, I can't do that because I'm a Christian. Fuck."

How dare you be vulgar when you are a Christian!

How dare you be vulgar when you are a Christian!

the fuck?

Golly gee.