Comments for hope it is http://hopeitis.com Always be prepared to make a defense ... for the hope that is within you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence (1 Peter 3:15) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:29:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on And That’s a Wrap… by Joseph Cramer http://hopeitis.com/2010/02/06/and-thats-a-wrap/#comment-306 Joseph Cramer Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:29:29 +0000 http://hopeitis.com/?p=519#comment-306 Great site. Refreshing and filled with hope. Coming into lent I am spreading the hope as best I can. You are invited to please take a look http://amnesiawriter.blogspot.com/ Thank you..........Joe Great site. Refreshing and filled with hope. Coming into lent I am spreading the hope as best I can. You are invited to please take a look

http://amnesiawriter.blogspot.com/

Thank you……….Joe

]]> Comment on On Silence by Rachel http://hopeitis.com/2009/10/26/on-silence/#comment-294 Rachel Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:38:47 +0000 http://hopeitis.com/?p=423#comment-294 Beautiful! Beautiful!

]]> Comment on A Cool New Spot by rob clemenz http://hopeitis.com/2009/07/15/a-cool-new-spot/#comment-278 rob clemenz Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:43:50 +0000 http://hopeitis.com/?p=374#comment-278 I'm not usually prone to watching YouTube videos but this was exceptional. Thanks for sharing! rob @ saintsforsinners.com I’m not usually prone to watching YouTube videos but this was exceptional. Thanks for sharing!

rob @ saintsforsinners.com

]]> Comment on A Favorite Canticle by Mary Lancaster http://hopeitis.com/2008/03/23/a-favorite-canticle/#comment-268 Mary Lancaster Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:03:48 +0000 http://hopeitis.wordpress.com/2008/03/23/a-favorite-canticle/#comment-268 Thanks Bob - I was looking for this canticle in a form that we can use at evening prayer for chanting - I think it will work! At least I hope so, I am not the musician. Thanks. Mary Thanks Bob – I was looking for this canticle in a form that we can use at evening prayer for chanting – I think it will work! At least I hope so, I am not the musician. Thanks. Mary

]]> Comment on Pope2You Starts Fast by rob clemenz http://hopeitis.com/2009/05/28/pope2you-starts-fast/#comment-255 rob clemenz Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:21:02 +0000 http://hopeitis.wordpress.com/?p=322#comment-255 great blog - I linked it rob great blog – I linked it

rob

]]> Comment on Golden Compass Crashing! by Jenn http://hopeitis.com/2008/01/08/golden-compass-crashing/#comment-242 Jenn Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:40:47 +0000 http://hopeitis.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/golden-compass-crashing/#comment-242 Do you really think that looking at God from a different perspective is such a bad thing. You would pray that a book/movie do badly which is not inherently anti-Christian, it is more like it focus' on another standpoint (an not Satans or anything like that) its actually I believe a stream of Jewish mysticism and something psudo-Hindu/Bhudist) Would you condemn a fantasy movie about some Hindu deity? Anyways... I am Christian, I grew up going to church and in a Catholic school, I went to University and studied religion. Yet I can still find some way to enjoy this book for its literary and intellectual value without judging it for its Christian orthodoxy. Peace. Jenn Do you really think that looking at God from a different perspective is such a bad thing. You would pray that a book/movie do badly which is not inherently anti-Christian, it is more like it focus’ on another standpoint (an not Satans or anything like that) its actually I believe a stream of Jewish mysticism and something psudo-Hindu/Bhudist)

Would you condemn a fantasy movie about some Hindu deity?

Anyways… I am Christian, I grew up going to church and in a Catholic school, I went to University and studied religion. Yet I can still find some way to enjoy this book for its literary and intellectual value without judging it for its Christian orthodoxy.

Peace.
Jenn

]]> Comment on Thanks Dad! by jlaw http://hopeitis.com/2008/04/23/thanks-dad/#comment-219 jlaw Sat, 30 May 2009 01:28:31 +0000 http://hopeitis.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/thanks-dad/#comment-219 Great tribute Bob. I enjoyed reading about your father. I now understand where you get some of your orthodoxy. Great tribute Bob. I enjoyed reading about your father. I now understand where you get some of your orthodoxy.

]]> Comment on 2009 Catholic Men’s Conference – Fr. Larry Richards by Rick Flores http://hopeitis.com/2009/03/21/2009-catholic-mens-conference-fr-larry-richards/#comment-218 Rick Flores Thu, 28 May 2009 20:28:23 +0000 http://hopeitis.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/2009-catholic-mens-conference-fr-larry-richards/#comment-218 Bob - I know that this is "off-topic", but I just wanted to comment on the definition of the commandments... I believe it is the 5th commandment that is often listed as "Thou shalt not kill." As I understand it, the technical translation is, "Thou shalt not commit murder." The reason for the distinction is in the definition of "murder", which is vital to understanding the intent! Murder requires specific elements: (1) violent anger, (2) sinful intent, and (3) offensive as opposed to defensive action. This distinction is important as it totally negates the liberal's claim that the church as against (1) capitol punishment, (2) self-defense, and (3) military participation. While we must ALWAYS defend innocent life, we are NOT called to be stupid! (Crude comment, but true.) In general, the death sentence is unacceptable, but there ARE instances where it is condoned by the church, as well as God! If it is the only way to protect innocent life, it is justified. Sadly, because of the restrictions placed on "imprisonment" and the treatment of prisoners by the ACLU and activist judges, there are more cases where this is required! (How many violent, evil criminals are either out on the streets or setting up "hits" from prison?) What is to be done with terrorists that have vowed to kill all Christians even if they die in the process? Can you imagine the number of deaths that will occur if Obama releases the terrorists presently held by the military? I only include these comments because many people are misrepresenting the church's position (Doctrine) on capitol punishment, AND Obama is distorting the realities associated with terrorism and attracting a lot of Catholics with his lies and distortions! We are in grave danger... (More on that later!) God Bless, Rick Bob –

I know that this is “off-topic”, but I just wanted to comment on the definition of the commandments…

I believe it is the 5th commandment that is often listed as “Thou shalt not kill.” As I understand it, the technical translation is, “Thou shalt not commit murder.” The reason for the distinction is in the definition of “murder”, which is vital to understanding the intent! Murder requires specific elements: (1) violent anger, (2) sinful intent, and (3) offensive as opposed to defensive action.

This distinction is important as it totally negates the liberal’s claim that the church as against (1) capitol punishment, (2) self-defense, and (3) military participation. While we must ALWAYS defend innocent life, we are NOT called to be stupid! (Crude comment, but true.)

In general, the death sentence is unacceptable, but there ARE instances where it is condoned by the church, as well as God! If it is the only way to protect innocent life, it is justified. Sadly, because of the restrictions placed on “imprisonment” and the treatment of prisoners by the ACLU and activist judges, there are more cases where this is required! (How many violent, evil criminals are either out on the streets or setting up “hits” from prison?) What is to be done with terrorists that have vowed to kill all Christians even if they die in the process? Can you imagine the number of deaths that will occur if Obama releases the terrorists presently held by the military?

I only include these comments because many people are misrepresenting the church’s position (Doctrine) on capitol punishment, AND Obama is distorting the realities associated with terrorism and attracting a lot of Catholics with his lies and distortions! We are in grave danger… (More on that later!)

God Bless,

Rick

]]> Comment on Hector Molina and the Office of the New Evangelization by Tom Kinsella http://hopeitis.com/2008/02/23/hector-molina-and-the-office-of-the-new-evangelization/#comment-208 Tom Kinsella Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:48:52 +0000 http://hopeitis.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/hector-molina-the-office-of-the-new-evangelization/#comment-208 Hector, I was present when you addressed the Chicago AD Leadership/Evangelization gathering recently. Thank you for a wonderfully moving talk. I am seeking a recording video, etc) of the resentation. I know time caused you to give a shortened, but powerful call to action. Please let me know where I can find a copy and if you have not yet recorded this, you should. As a seasoned Toastmaster (CC/S & CL) I appreciate the hard work you put into your work. Blessings & Peace, Tom Kinsella Chicago 773.725-1208 Hector,

I was present when you addressed the Chicago AD Leadership/Evangelization gathering recently. Thank you for a wonderfully moving talk. I am seeking a recording video, etc) of the resentation. I know time caused you to give a shortened, but powerful call to action.

Please let me know where I can find a copy and if you have not yet recorded this, you should. As a seasoned Toastmaster (CC/S & CL) I appreciate the hard work you put into your work.

Blessings & Peace,

Tom Kinsella
Chicago
773.725-1208

]]> Comment on Hector Molina and the Office of the New Evangelization by Gail Owens http://hopeitis.com/2008/02/23/hector-molina-and-the-office-of-the-new-evangelization/#comment-200 Gail Owens Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:08:56 +0000 http://hopeitis.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/hector-molina-the-office-of-the-new-evangelization/#comment-200 Dear Sr. Molina, It was wonderful to feel the Holy Spirit last night while you spoke at St. Elizabeth's, Mother of John the Baptist. I sang in the choir and your speech brought me to tears (several instances). It was very refreshing to hear you tell everyone the message that we needed to hear so desparately. You used the beginning and the ending to the bible - telling of what God did with Noah in Genisis and what he allowed John to see in Revalations. It was blanketed with love and instruction! We are children of God and we must not hide, but we must go out into this world and share our talents and gifts, working together to strengthen each other with the love within that God's grace has afforded us. You spoke in Tongue at the end and I interpreted it. I am teaching, that is my gift. Now I know that teaching is allowing me to reach others with God's love. Thank you, Gail O. Dear Sr. Molina,

It was wonderful to feel the Holy Spirit last night while you spoke at St. Elizabeth’s, Mother of John the Baptist. I sang in the choir and your speech brought me to tears (several instances).

It was very refreshing to hear you tell everyone the message that we needed to hear so desparately. You used the beginning and the ending to the bible – telling of what God did with Noah in Genisis and what he allowed John to see in Revalations. It was blanketed with love and instruction! We are children of God and we must not hide, but we must go out into this world and share our talents and gifts, working together to strengthen each other with the love within that God’s grace has afforded us.

You spoke in Tongue at the end and I interpreted it. I am teaching, that is my gift. Now I know that teaching is allowing me to reach others with God’s love.

Thank you,

Gail O.

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