December 2011
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The Theotokos is the only mother of all Christians
simplyorthodox:
The Panagia (Theotokos) is the only mother of all Christians. And who does not call upon her. Because the sufferings of mankind are many in this vain world, nowhere else can we all find relief, except in the Panagia. When you are sitting there quietly, a thought suddenly comes to you and brings darkness. Where will you go to be loosed from this darkness? To the Panagia. All the...
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shortbreadsh replied to your link: Why doesn’t the Vatican sell all of its treasures?
I also love when people cleverly juxtapose B16’s statement about avoiding superficial glitter with the Vatican. Because the Vatican is… superficial glitter? Okay.
IKR??? Tell that to Bernini and Michelangelo. Also I hate how people act like the Catholic Church invented liturgical vestments.
Why doesn't the Vatican sell all of its treasures? →
This question really grinds my gears. Would you ask the Louvre (or any museum or preserver of artifacts for that matter) to sell their treasures? No because they don’t consider themselves owners of the artifacts, they consider themselves stewards of it. The Vatican derives no wealth whatsoever from the the artifacts it has preserved for 2000 years, and furthermore it doesn’t claim to...
guess who is going to start a harry potter...
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Anonymous asked: I'm Catholic and I hate you.
simplyorthodox:
I’m Orthodox and I love you.
This makes me sad. Whoever this is doesn’t speak for the rest of us!!
“There is nothing so secular that it cannot be sacred, and that is one of the...”
– Madeleine L’Engle, Walking on Water (via invisibleforeigner)
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approximately-infinity answered your question: How do we reconcile Evolution, and no Death before the Fall??
I would say Genesis isn’t to be taken 100% literally. That soon after homo sapiens appeared, they fell into sin.
But before homo sapiens appeared, there had to be death. but death is a consequence of the fall… of homo sapiens. mehh?
How do we reconcile Evolution, and no Death before...
Help!
“Theres no such thing as Bisexual. Thats just something they invented in the...”
– Liz Lemon.
Need. French fries.
we had our holiday party last night. the cardinal is here. we didn’t think this through. I had to read for Mass on live television this morning, but apparently my exhaustion came across as great devotion, so that’s a win. Actually we all know I really need wings but oh well.
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Anonymous asked: I'm not the previous anon. Pope is a servant? No way! Yes, priests, sure, but not the Pope. I used to think he's a servant too but when I saw him at World Youth Day, I felt that something is wrong. I don't know what to do, though I believe in God, I don't recognize the Pope as the vicar of Christ. In addition I hate Pope dolls and the fact that many people have this doll at...
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Anonymous asked: You reject filioque. Catholics DON'T have to reject filioque. I don't care too much if doctrines of Catholics have changed since the early Christianity. Also I like the fact that Pope has power. With all this power he may be the future leader of this world. I truly believe it. thank you.
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adoubtersmusings asked: Hello, I really enjoy...
shortbreadsh:
Hey, thanks for the question. First of all (and this isn’t a criticism of you) I kind of hate the terminology of “liberal” and “conservative” when applied to Christians, because so many great Christians have completely transcended these categories, and I think that’s how it should be. I really like how Fr. Benedict Groeschel, the founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal,...
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“Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands...”
– Jesus (Luke 24:38-39)
“She [Michelle Obama] lectures us on eating right while she has a large posterior...”
– Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.) - FishbowlDC
(via brooklynmutt)
IS HE FUCKING SERIOUS?!?!
(via mimosas) that picture is priceless. whatadouche
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“For I know and believe that He was in the flesh after the Resurrection: and...”
– St. Ignatius, A.D. 34-108
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Χαῖρε, κεχαριτωμένη
Hail! One who has been, is, and will be completely, perfectly and enduringly endowed with grace.
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pinkie-the-piemaker:
You could insult almost any other actress I like, but when you insult Audrey, well, you have crossed the line.
Did she call Audrey Hepburn VAPID? SERIOUS?
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“In recent elections one would have thought that homosexuality and abortion were...”
– Richard Rohr (via azspot)
Pretty sure I’ve reblogged this three times now but it is PERFECT!!!
And I know that it works both ways, because I know that I can become disproportionately concerned with moral issues, at the expense of more greatly working on my prayer life.
(via shortbreadsh)
Approximately Infinity: doubtingansley:... →
doubtingansley:
nonjeneregrette replied to your post: My priest’s response to my question about human… How is there a difference? He ascended to Heaven. Nothing changed. It’s like, your hair is pink in NY and it is pink in FL. It’s the same hair, just in a different spot.
There is no…
Right- I was going to make the point about Jesus and Mary ascending/being assumed body and soul. We...
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“They recognize each other by secret signs and marks; they fall in love almost...”
– Minucius Felix, Octavius 9 (via shortbreadsh)
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“In fact I would like to listen to each one’s personal story, but unfortunately...”
– Pope Benedict speaking at a prison in Rome, December 18 (via fathershane)
It's you that I give thanks for when I pray.:... →
doubtingansley:
awkwardbutaccurate replied to your post: what if i want to try smoking? or what if i want to drink with family or friends? i mean i never do anything stupid but i feel like my life will be restricted
Oh boy. ‘Spiritual body of Christ’? You’re getting into some risky territory there….
Hmm I never quite understood it this way— As I always understood, it is the body...
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I just ate an entire thing of Pringles. It's not...
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shortbreadsh replied to your photo: And at his right hand sat Pope Benedict.
conservationcubclub.com… Is this real life?
Oh my gosh I wish it was… but it looks photoshopped :( I wish there were more pictures of Pope Benedict with cats. I think it would attract a whole new demographic to the Church
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I am getting really sick of seeing nun-themed...
freyatlast:
but the fact that some women freely choose celibacy out of a religious motivation is intolerably deviant and must be punished and mocked
Women are fundamentally deceitful and weak. There’s no way they can remain celibate, and if they say they are, they are lying. Women are all whores.
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just got a follower at work named “reformador7” can’t wait to see what kind of tweets I get from this person.
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