The Soul of Art (Book) - 11/6/2023 5:36:06 AM
I never received the book to review. Sorry.
BishopMyriel: In His Own Words (Book) - 2/16/2020 10:54:56 AM
Les Miserables, from what little I've been exposed to it, reminds me of one of those horrible English assignments where we were forced to uncover the deep meaning behind the play/novel, rather than just enjoying it.
Trilevel writing must be difficult to do justice to the original writer. But from the review, I gather you did very well. Perhaps even cutting through all the dark writing of Victor Hugo and make it easy for those who are signed to analyze the Bishop's motives.
Ron
Catholicism in a Nutshell (Article) - 4/2/2023 1:18:27 PM
The Catholic Church is a human run institution and therefore prone to evil acts. God’s own’Chosen People’ sacrificed babies to Baal. The truth is the Catholic Church has never erred in doctrine, irregardless of whether it has always lived up to that doctrine in action. It is the longest running institution in human history. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it, till the Lord’s return. Keep doing what you’re doing, AJ!
Catholicism in a Nutshell (Article) - 3/15/2021 3:09:34 AM
No offense toward you personally, Alfred, but you have omitted nearly 800 years of Catholic history that occurred under 70 different popes. This period was dominated by a savage murderous time known as the Inquisitions. It had nothing to do with love, mercy, and justice. Just the opposite. Men, women, and children, were tried, convicted, stripped of all their belongings before being tortured, and murdered in the name of heresy (failing to believe a stated belief) by the Church that simultaneously proclaimed to possess papal infallibility. The cruelty and inhumane conduct were never once admitted by the church, although the history of it is documented in thousands of records kept by others. I will end here because this subject makes me sick when I write about it.
Catholicism in a Nutshell (Article) - 11/26/2017 6:48:52 AM
Catholic Theology is summed up in the rosary.
Catholicism in a Nutshell (Article) - 4/10/2009 6:23:26 PM
The Apostle’s Creed puts it in a nut shell.
Keep It Simple . . . The Way Jesus Did (Article) - 2/27/2006 8:09:40 AM
Good article - as a pagan I have argued many times that the message of Jesus was simply "try and behave a little better towards each other." Here and at other sites I constantly read articles (mostly from "fundamentalists") quoting the bible as saying things it just does not contain. Its time the fundies read their own holy book.
best
Ian
Welcome to the Family: A Parent Talks to Children About Lent (Article) - 2/2/2005 8:45:04 PM
I have now been a Christian-Catholic for ten years. I came into the church through my Parishes RCIA program. I belong to a parish that is in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Next year I celebrate my tenth year annivesary when I received all my sacraments of Rites of Christian Initation of Adults.
God Bless,
Lucie Annalen Wesson
Catholicism in a Nutshell (Article) - 2/2/2005 8:41:20 PM
I am a Christian First and A Catholic second. This is how my parish tells us. We are all one through Christ Jesus who loves us. One must be a Christian to be a Catholic. To be a Catholic accordign to RCIA is to be a Universal Christian and preach the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the salavation he gives to all of us who believe in him.
God Bless,
Lucie Annalen Wesson
Whose Side Is God On? (Article) - 1/16/2005 11:26:03 AM
I feel that this is a very well said sermon, and very true. Thanks for the words of comfort in this time of trials and tribulations in this world today. Keep your light shining, for their is always someone looking for the light.
Catholicism in a Nutshell (Article) - 7/5/2004 10:00:44 AM
AJ- I have been a Catholic for 10 years. It does get very complicated, doesn't it. Thanks for trying to make it simple. Nice article.
Lisa
Whose Side Is God On? (Article) - 2/5/2004 9:13:44 AM
This was great. I would say it like this, too: God is on my side. Any of us can say that. Whether we attend to His help, resource, and guidance is on us.
Adopting?: Do You Have What it Takes? (Article) - 4/18/2003 3:22:44 PM
Another very good article!
Carrie
Author of "Family Bound: One Couple's Journey through Infertility and Adoption"
http://www.familybound.com
Adopting?: The Five Stages of Waiting (Article) - 4/18/2003 3:09:41 PM
I can really relate to your writings!
Carrie
Author of "Family Bound: One Couple's Journey through Infertility and Adoption"
http://www.familybound.com
Adopting?: Reasons To Be Scared, and Not To Be (Article) - 4/18/2003 3:08:52 PM
Congratulations on your family -- I was touched by your conversation with your new daughter. I felt the same way when we were bringing our son home from Russia!
Carrie
Author of "Family Bound: One Couple's Journey through Infertility and Adoption"
http://www.familybound.com
Reflections of a Late Bloomer (Article) - 6/10/2002 7:14:22 AM
Once again a well-written article to which I can relate so well! My wife and I have been married nearly 14 years and counting. We have a handsome, healthy and wholesome son. He is a 5-yearold pre-primary school kid and we think he is the ant's pants. The feeling is recipocated. I am 78 years old and my wife is nearly 40.
Long live longevity! (especially if one is fortunate enough to be a "mature age" dad!)
Best regards,
Patrick Talty
Elements of a Successful Family (Article) - 6/10/2002 7:03:40 AM
I relate very much to the message in this well-written article. I am into my THIRD marriage. I failed in my previous marriages because I lacked the maturity to reflect on the very important guidelines presented so eloquently in your artcle.
Fortunately I had achieved the required maturity and had learned the lessons forged on the anvil of previous experience by the time I entered into a commitment to my third wife.
We have now been married nearly 14 years and have a 5 year old son. We have survived the dangers of age gap (she is 40 years younger than I)and culture gap (I met her during a 12 months teaching assignment in China). We both want the marriage to last and therefore it will. We subscribe to the philosophy articulated in your writing and look forward to many years of continuing happiness with our beautiful son.
Thanks for posting this article.
Patrick Talty.
Faith:The Imagination to Hope (Article) - 3/28/2002 2:24:10 AM
Seems like I must have a pretty good imaginetion then. Enjoyed your article anyway :)
Elements of a Successful Family (Article) - 3/14/2002 1:26:20 AM
Extremely well written and informative! Great advice! Like a house, a family needs a good foundation :)
Dad's Longest Day (Article) - 3/2/2002 6:52:13 AM
It's amazing that Christina can remember her experience at age 3, but then again it was an intense situation, so the memory would be greatly impressed. And so am I. This is a wonderful positive story with great appreciation coming from the daughter. I feel good for having read it.
Dad's Longest Day (Article) - 2/28/2002 2:54:56 PM
You are a lucky Father ~Blessed Be
Earth Mother” (Poetry) - 3/15/2010 10:50:10 AM
Beautiful. You gave her a voice.
Earth Mother” (Poetry) - 7/10/2009 11:56:02 PM
Aloha Alfred,
Wow...You just did a fantastic job of pre-writing history from a personal perspective, describing what personal relationships and family life was during a tragic natural disaster. To my mind, you have been thoughtful and imaginative and have taken an unusual step: adding voices from the past.
Keep up the great work!
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Myles Saulibio
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 6/4/2009 8:27:31 AM
Lovely tribute. Lots of emotion in so few words.
Anna
Earth Mother” (Poetry) - 6/4/2009 8:26:20 AM
An absolute masterpiece Alfred. What a hauntingly beautiful write of such a great tragedy. Wonderful job.
Anna
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 3/13/2009 1:37:14 AM
A nicely condensed tribute!
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 9/2/2008 1:12:21 PM
Very nice!
May God always walk with you as well.
John Michael
Earth Mother” (Poetry) - 9/2/2008 1:11:16 PM
Beautifully versed!
But only God knows why.
Peace be with you...
John Michael
In Memory of Bill Joyce (Poetry) - 6/22/2008 11:14:45 AM
Always an angel he will be now, your good friend is living in your heart forever, but you already know that. Words need not be said, but I do so like memoirs like this to deserving souls. Good write**********.
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 5/22/2008 10:54:27 AM
Hi! I saw you on front page and stop by to say hi. Heartfelt words, and sorry for your loss.(
Graduation 2003 . . . Wedding 2010 (Poetry) - 5/22/2008 9:14:19 AM
A speaker at my grad in 1962 said the best days of our lives would be remembered school day. But forging ahead in the world did take lots of work and is still challenging to me. Oh that she is ready to take the challenges of the world upon her too. Forward is the only way to go.
Driver's Prayer (Poetry) - 4/23/2008 8:29:27 PM
Amen! Spring is here- finally- but so are the potholes!
Seems like the lights are eternally red.
Enjoyed! : )
-Zach
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 4/9/2008 6:03:28 PM
Lovely, gentle thoughts to carry with them through the years, and to read and re-read when the seas become rough...
Thanks for sharing this, Alfred.
Leann
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 12/25/2007 4:25:44 AM
This is a lovely paean to your cousin. Beautiful work.
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 8/3/2007 2:55:05 PM
Very nice Senryu. The challenge of saying so much with 17 syllables is too much for most. You've handled it wonderfully.
Graduation 2003 . . . Wedding 2010 (Poetry) - 12/2/2005 8:13:11 AM
Beautiful sentiments(sp?) Graduation is always such a great time, filled with so much promise.
Driver's Prayer (Poetry) - 12/2/2005 8:12:11 AM
*L* Thanks for the laugh
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 3/1/2005 3:26:26 AM
telling a story in a poem with only a few lines of text is a rare gift. I enjoyed your work
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 1/29/2005 8:51:19 PM
You said so much, in three lines. very good. Les
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 9/29/2004 12:07:04 PM
I have to agree with Deborah,
interesting form of poetry, 4-6-4 in syllables.
At least I think that is what it was? It was a great three lines of wisdom and new life happening to an old age actor. Tells the world that one can never stop growing and loving. Even at the young age of "say 61"? That is how old my Mother is at the moment. I am the baby of the family and just turned 34 years.
Excellent poem!
Kijuana
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 2/5/2004 9:10:13 AM
What wonderful thoughts invade the light that spots us on stage. Thanks for this write.
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 2/3/2004 10:03:11 AM
Hm, 3 lines of change...
Rodd
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 9/20/2003 11:04:17 PM
Three lines and so full of meaning :0)
Aging Actor (Poetry) - 8/28/2003 7:58:54 AM
What an enjoyable three lines! Thanks!
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 5/26/2003 7:44:19 PM
Slante!! A lovely emotive toast for two hearts joined as one Thank you!!!
Candy
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 4/30/2003 1:23:08 AM
Nice toast !
Driver's Prayer (Poetry) - 3/7/2003 11:01:03 AM
What a vivid and truthful summary! My husband (when we lived in CA.) prayed for more convertibles with naked babes (after once seeing such a sight!)
Sandy
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 7/3/2002 2:06:01 PM
What a wonderful toast.
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 6/10/2002 6:44:07 AM
I am impressed by your brief, but meaningful toast. It has a touch of Irishnes about it that appeals to the romantic nature I inherited from my Irish ancestors.
E stato un gran piaccere!
Patrick Talty
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 3/22/2002 11:39:55 AM
Awesome indeed!
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 3/6/2002 5:39:56 PM
To Sharon & Jim ~ Cheers! Janet
A Wedding Toast (Poetry) - 3/6/2002 5:01:01 PM
It's an awesome toast, and thanks for sharing it's use... super...;-)
