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Post by RitaMarita on Jul 7, 2016 7:11:37 GMT -5
The following poem was written
by a 19 year old English servant
girl in the year of 1928.
Lord of pots and pans and things, Since I've not time to be A saint by doing lovely things Or watching late with Thee Or dreaming in the dawn light Or storming Heaven's gates, Make me a saint by getting meals And washing up the plates. Although I must have Martha's hands, I have a Mary mind And when I black the boots and shoes, Thy sandals, Lord, I find. I think of how they trod the earth, What time I scrub the floor, Accept this meditation Lord, I haven't time for more. ________________________________ catholicpoemsandstories.blogspot.com/
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Post by jen51 on Jul 7, 2016 7:18:18 GMT -5
I love this. Thanks, Rita!
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Post by RitaMarita on Jul 7, 2016 7:24:17 GMT -5
Definitely!!! A friend of mine shared it with me, and it completely has my life written all over it! There are so many times I wish that I had time to be more of a Mary, but have to resign myself to being a Martha.  |
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Post by Marya Dabrowski on Jul 8, 2016 23:24:39 GMT -5
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Post by RitaMarita on Jul 9, 2016 18:56:52 GMT -5
Nice, Mary! :-)
I posted this poem also on another traditional Catholic forum, and they told me they were going to take it off because it had Protestant origins...
The author life seems to be somewhat unknown. Yet, even if it was originally created by someone who was not Catholic, it is very edifying, and contains no errors... So, why would it so bad to post? Just trying to understand...
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Post by Marya Dabrowski on Jul 9, 2016 22:52:39 GMT -5
That seems a little over the top.
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Jul 10, 2016 6:49:56 GMT -5
Nice, Mary! :-) I posted this poem also on another traditional Catholic forum, and they told me they were going to take it off because it had Protestant origins... The author life seems to be somewhat unknown. Yet, even if it was originally created by someone who was not Catholic, it is very edifying, and contains no errors... So, why would it so bad to post? Just trying to understand... Ask them what christmas songs they sing....If theyre Americans have they ever Sung God bless America. If theyre American will they move out because of its protty foundation? |
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Jul 10, 2016 6:54:07 GMT -5
StPaul used Roman roads...the early Church used pagan teaching and philosophys (were they could). This type of ignorant descrimination you described are people who have a limited view of the Power of Christ. on a secular level....Is Shakespeare Catholic? |
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Post by RitaMarita on Jul 10, 2016 16:38:39 GMT -5
StPaul used Roman roads...the early Church used pagan teaching and philosophys (were they could). This type of ignorant descrimination you described are people who have a limited view of the Power of Christ. on a secular level....Is Shakespeare Catholic? Thank you, Voxx! You have made me feel a lot better now! Some traditional Catholics are so strict! It is for reasons like this that I generally do not go on other forums. Thanks again! :-) |
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Jul 10, 2016 19:22:21 GMT -5
knowledge is that a tomato is a fruit... wisdom is knowing you dont put it in fruit salad. Ive lived by the philosophy that we as trads are behind enemy lines...as such we are given the grace to descern what parts of the enemys supplies we can put to good use. Some trads live like its 1950...and what applied then still applys now (culturally and sociotally speaking) |
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Post by RitaMarita on Jul 11, 2016 7:24:26 GMT -5
knowledge is that a tomato is a fruit... wisdom is knowing you dont put it in fruit salad. Ive lived by the philosophy that we as trads are behind enemy lines...as such we are given the grace to descern what parts of the enemys supplies we can put to good use. Some trads live like its 1950...and what applied then still applys now (culturally and sociotally speaking) Well said! If only more traditional Catholics understood this... It is sort of like the Pharisees who laid tough burdens on others... I am so grateful for your ever continued encouragement through the numerous tough times I have had, Voxx. One day I would like very much to meet you and your family. Thanks again and may God bless you! Sincerely, Rita |
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Jul 11, 2016 8:25:32 GMT -5
I may be driving to Carolina soon for vacation...are you between PA and coastal carolina? |
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Jul 11, 2016 8:29:04 GMT -5
btw...Im very much aware whoever else may be following this thread that these opinions leave me open to charges of liberalism. |
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Post by Clotilde on Jul 11, 2016 9:01:21 GMT -5
btw...Im very much aware whoever else may be following this thread that these opinions leave me open to charges of liberalism. I consider those people doing me a few favors. First, they are showing me what I do not want to become as I try to grow in faith and the spiritual life. Secondly, they are showing me that I need to avoid them because they are outing themselves as bad company. |
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Post by Clotilde on Jul 11, 2016 9:10:55 GMT -5
StPaul used Roman roads...the early Church used pagan teaching and philosophys (were they could). This type of ignorant descrimination you described are people who have a limited view of the Power of Christ. on a secular level....Is Shakespeare Catholic? Thank you, Voxx! You have made me feel a lot better now! Some traditional Catholics are so strict! It is for reasons like this that I generally do not go on other forums. Thanks again! :-) You are too kind. They aren't strict, they are proud. We all have pride, you just unwittingly gave such people the opportunity to expose themselves. It's an ugly face. Rest assured that there was nothing wrong with what you shared. Some people will find scandal in anything. My natural inclination is to further annoy them so they will want to stay away from me. You are nicer than that.  |
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