tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668594987436792920.post2301620238834319871..comments2023-07-05T08:17:21.505-04:00Comments on Getting to the Point: How To Become a Mediocre, Cynical Coward (Or Not, If You Prefer)Fr. Denis Lemieuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049723287624178155noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668594987436792920.post-80915821546792421522014-01-26T11:44:34.709-05:002014-01-26T11:44:34.709-05:00In August I was invited to present a program in an...In August I was invited to present a program in an 800 family parish about the Christian definition of marriage and how people of various orientations, currently secular activists are using same sex-marriage to redefine the definition of Christian marriage in institutions and judicial venues. I did not address homosexuality as such though it came up ("we want respect and equality in marriage"). There were three priests in attendance one was my back up on Church teaching. It went well, the best part was the comments of married individuals and what marriage meant to them. Powerful. I am meeting with the pastor of my home parish this week about a similar program in this parish. Turning on the light I hope. Enjoying your writings. Thanks.Patriciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679413468450435320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668594987436792920.post-61851004285717560802014-01-25T20:40:01.171-05:002014-01-25T20:40:01.171-05:00Yes, indeed. We do need to try to have a conversat...Yes, indeed. We do need to try to have a conversation, not so much about 'same-sex marriage' as about marriage, period, but that is no easy thing to do in our current climate. But try we must.<br />I agree that it's easy to blame the media for it - really, they are just the symptom, not the disease. What the disease is... well, not so sure, but Jesus the light is the cure, that I know!<br />Peace to you.Fr. Denis Lemieuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049723287624178155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6668594987436792920.post-49506857216873739562014-01-25T20:01:38.753-05:002014-01-25T20:01:38.753-05:00Ah, there it is 'same sex marriage' mentio...Ah, there it is 'same sex marriage' mentioned and a temptation to fall into line be with the flow rather than thinking for one's self and standing up for what is right. It appears most Catholic cannot define marriage from a faith prospective so they enter the discussion with one arm tied behind their back. This has led to "stinking Catholic thinking" on this issue at a growing disservice to our faith and will soon lead to an assault on our teaching and we shall see about strength and bravery or acquiescence. Is it the media, really, or a lack of understanding to begin with which undermines right choices and the ability to recognize wrong headed reporting for what it is. Jesus is the light of the world. Don't drive our the darkness just turn on the light.Patriciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679413468450435320noreply@blogger.com