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Br. Cletus commented on Karen Ward's blog post 'Church Happens'"yeehaw! it sounds awesome! good work!"
Br. Cletus replied to Jon F. Dewey's discussion Reigniting an Almost Extinguished Flame"I'm back. I cheer you hoping to increase the parish's presence in the community. With so much ugly religion running amok, we need to get out there and do stuff. I hope if in your brainstorm sessions y'all come up…"
Br. Cletus commented on Christopher Johnson's blog post Why I'm a mama's boy"I'm not all that hip on theology of Mary, but it seems the low church stuff is less Marian. In my region there are two Christian radio stations: Christian Popcopy with loads of suspicious advertising, and EWTN, the global Catholic…"
Br. Cletus replied to Jon F. Dewey's discussion Scriptural Stations of the Cross by Pope John Paul II"Nice! Thank you very much!"
Br. Cletus replied to Christopher Johnson's discussion How does one become a Neo-Monastic...."http://www.newmonasticism.org/weekend.php ; relevant? timely?"
Br. Cletus replied to Jon F. Dewey's discussion Reigniting an Almost Extinguished Flame"I'm so glad you have the ambition to do something about it! I've no constructive advice to offer, but it seems the points you have drawn up are the correct plan. How do you intend to go about #3? It seems that is a…"
Br. Cletus replied to Christopher Johnson's discussion How does one become a Neo-Monastic...."Karen: the link to the book you recommend at CMS seems to be misdirected. What is the title of the book you are recommending?"
Br. Cletus posted a blog postA Traveler and a Preacher Walk Into a Bar
A traveler asked a preacher, "Among your congregation, have you any sinners?""Well, of course, my child," the preacher replied."Why would you allow them if they continue in their sins?""Because, my child, all are guilty. It would be blasphemy to think anyone but the Son of God is without sin."The traveler thought for a moment and then asked, "Among your congregation, have you any homosexuals?""I dare think not, my child!""Why, do you suppose, is that?" queried the traveler."For they continue…See More
Br. Cletus replied to Christopher Johnson's discussion How does one become a Neo-Monastic...."I'm looking at the Forward Movement 'Hour By Hour', here on the internet, and it looks like its the same as what's included in the Book of Common Prayer. Does it include the Daily Office Lectionary so you can keep up with…"
Br. Cletus replied to Christopher Johnson's discussion How does one become a Neo-Monastic...."Your first paragraph, Karen, is so beautiful. You've managed to summarize and explain to me my attraction to the denomination. Clap Clap Clap!"
Br. Cletus replied to Christopher Johnson's discussion How does one become a Neo-Monastic...."If you have a book of common prayer, you're all set. for Office, at least. The morning and evening prayers both last about 20 minutes each, and the noon and compline about 10. ...if you're pressed for time. I like…"
Br. Cletus left a comment for erin kerr"Welcome, Erin! Things are kinda quiet around here, but hopefully we can get some chewy talk happenin! I hope you can figure things out without too much trouble. Peace be with you!
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Br. Cletus commented on Jon F. Dewey's blog post Technology and the Poor -- And why we are really the rich"I appreciate your post and I agree that there is a problem among us. Something I can add to the conversation: you point out that we evangelize with the technologies with the unintended consequence of overlooking those without access.…"
Br. Cletus replied to Christopher Johnson's discussion How does one become a Neo-Monastic...."It seems 'The Irresistible Revolution' by Shane Claiborne is one of the key texts about the movement. As far as I know, most who self-label as new monastics aren't formally recognized, though I hear the bishop here in the…"
Br. Cletus commented on Elisabeth Dewey's blog post I keep thinking of things :-)"I've been thinking about this a bit more, and I keep coming back to the question of what it means to be Episcopal, rather than, say, Lutheran. It seems the distinctions are getting blurry these days. So could one of the purposes…"
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the ministers cat is a mystic cat
after 4 hours, she was still listening to gregorian chant, and i was still waiting for her to leave so i could do the daily office.…
Posted on May 28, 2012 at 6:09pm
A Traveler and a Preacher Walk Into a Bar
A traveler asked a preacher, "Among your congregation, have you any sinners?"
"Well, of course, my child," the preacher replied.
"Why would you allow them if they continue in their sins?"
"Because, my child, all are guilty. It would be blasphemy to think anyone but the Son of God is without sin."
The traveler thought for a moment and then asked, "Among your congregation, have you any homosexuals?"
"I dare think not, my child!"
"Why, do you suppose,…
ContinuePosted on August 11, 2011 at 10:03am
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