I'm finding myself more and more drawn to the TLM. I still don't know when to sit, stand, or kneel (feeling somewhat as many protestants must feel on their first visit to a Catholic Mass, ordinary or extraordinary rite). I still am not quite sure which part the Priest is at... whenever I think I know a bell rings and I find I'm on the wrong page. But... but... there is something about it. Such a sense of awe and worship. It's wonderous.
And Mass is Mass... Christ offers himself, no matter the rite. But there is *something* about the Traditional Mass that really draws me.
And that surprises me. But each week I find myself going to the TLM.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Keep praying....
I'd ask you to continue to keep Mary (refered to in the Jan 20 entry) in your prayers. The devil is ticked off that she's choosing life, and she's getting trouble from almost every side. She continues to make great choices in the face of adversity. May she be surrounded by God's wonderful Grace, and may Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her!
Monday, February 4, 2008
The Rosary Cat, part two
Normally we say the Rosary upstairs. As soon as the cat (Regina) hears the beads, she comes in to join us.
But last night we said the Rosary downstairs, as a guest was over and joining us.
On cue, as the beads came out, Regina walked into the den. She was a bit put out, as 1) we were in the wrong spot, and 2) all the seats were taken. But she joined us, sitting in the middle of the room... at least until the Fourth Glorious Mystery.
She decided she MUST find a spot to pray. So on cue, just as we began the Assumption, Regina LEPT UP onto the back of the upholstered chair the guest was sitting in. Said Guest screamed as Regina flew airborne above her head. The Cat flew back down and tore out of the room...
I thought it was at least a visual aid for the mystery... the first part anyway, when she was on her way up.
After we were all settled and praying again, Regina came back in, eyes wide... but knowing she MUST be here for the Rosary. She finally decided that there was enough room on the couch next to me, and she sat there.
Once the Rosary ended, as usual, she got up and left.
And that was quite a lesson in perseverence in prayer!
But last night we said the Rosary downstairs, as a guest was over and joining us.
On cue, as the beads came out, Regina walked into the den. She was a bit put out, as 1) we were in the wrong spot, and 2) all the seats were taken. But she joined us, sitting in the middle of the room... at least until the Fourth Glorious Mystery.
She decided she MUST find a spot to pray. So on cue, just as we began the Assumption, Regina LEPT UP onto the back of the upholstered chair the guest was sitting in. Said Guest screamed as Regina flew airborne above her head. The Cat flew back down and tore out of the room...
I thought it was at least a visual aid for the mystery... the first part anyway, when she was on her way up.
After we were all settled and praying again, Regina came back in, eyes wide... but knowing she MUST be here for the Rosary. She finally decided that there was enough room on the couch next to me, and she sat there.
Once the Rosary ended, as usual, she got up and left.
And that was quite a lesson in perseverence in prayer!
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