tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post7291836534803982411..comments2023-10-20T06:41:31.943-07:00Comments on Visits to Candyland: The Know-NothingsElena LaVictoirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108910015959872763noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-42862484197888199002008-06-18T07:08:00.000-07:002008-06-18T07:08:00.000-07:00An excellent post. From a Traditional Catholic pe...An excellent post. From a Traditional Catholic perspective and from the perspective of an avid historian, I appreciate this post. I will bookmark it.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929374709032473716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-9548779116031566212008-06-14T04:38:00.000-07:002008-06-14T04:38:00.000-07:00Benjamin,I heard some great tributes to Tim Russer...Benjamin,<BR/><BR/>I heard some great tributes to Tim Russert yesterday. Colin Powell said that when Russert interviewed you, you always had to be at the top of your game, because he always was, and that Russert was a very active participant in causes he suppported (such as Powell's America's Promise-the Alliance for Youth).<BR/><BR/>The Cardinal Emeritus of the Diocese of Washington said many nice things about Russert's integrity, honesty and love of his faith. He was indeed very devout and I think we have all lost a great example of someone who can be at the very top of a professional field but not ever lose sight of God, faith and family as the truly important reasons we're all here on Earth.NancyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949501690201484739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-58255868047699632502008-06-14T04:26:00.000-07:002008-06-14T04:26:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258220992143729989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-41173680318398683842008-06-13T20:45:00.000-07:002008-06-13T20:45:00.000-07:00Benjamin, I agree with you, and I am a Catholic:) ...Benjamin, I agree with you, and I am a Catholic:) I didn't even know Tim was Catholic, but that is beside the point really, if he was a good christian man who lived and practiced his faith then we can have every assurance he is with God right now. I was actually surprised to find out he was Catholic, I just thought he was a ultra intelligent man who really "got it" and I loved Meet the Press and that show will Never be the same now for me:(Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038639159416547700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-66719748833592728562008-06-13T20:42:00.000-07:002008-06-13T20:42:00.000-07:00I can't imagine anyone who believes in God being i...I can't imagine anyone who believes in God being in, or going to, hell.<BR/>Whether you worship on your own, in a Catholic Church, a Protestant Church, Synagog, a field in the middle of nowhere or in your car on your way to...wherever - you are still worshipping, right? <BR/><BR/>If the way to being saved - thus going to heaven and not hell - is to believe in Jesus Christ and, for Christians, to accept him as your savior - because I can't accept the concept that Jews, who don't accept Christ as their savior, are not in heaven - then what does the church matter, in the end? It is important for the spirit, for the living soul and for the way one lives their life, but if all one is concerned with is heaven or hell, then Catholics, Lutherans, Baptist, Pentecost, Evangelical, Episcopalian, Jewish, Independent...whatever; none of that is what matters, right? Saved by grace - nothing else. HOW one worships isn't what is the most important; how one lives their life, keeping Christ in mind, matters little (this is outside the obvious...I don't want anyone to jump on me thinking I said that you can rape, kill, steal and murder or any other extreme example - I'm talking within logical reason; within the basic framework of human respect and dignity and Christ)'the fact that one DOES worship is what is relevant. <BR/><BR/>That is, in part, what made me end up here; I was given links to other sites in conversation and the more I read them the more off and wrong they felt to me. Eventually, I ended up here through other links by even more people. Although I am not Catholic - and as another commenter is very fond of pointing out I am, in fact, somewhat agnostic, although certainly not by conviction or declaration, I've stuck around for the sake of learning. Isn't that what spreading the word of God is about? Reaching people...anyway, got off topic there...<BR/><BR/>I wasn't a huge fan of Tim Russert, but I did respect him; he said what he had to say and wasn't concerned with others in that regard. I didn't always agree with him, but I sure as heck respected his conviction and spirit in saying it. He took his faith seriously, and he took freedom of the press seriously and he took the need for public knowledge seriously. <BR/><BR/>I see Russert in heaven right now, scrutinizing everything and everyone; that is what he is known for - it was part of his soul and I certainly believe it went with him, to heaven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-43905248909789109442008-06-13T19:12:00.000-07:002008-06-13T19:12:00.000-07:00After watching a show about him, he was a devout C...After watching a show about him, he was a devout Catholic and always made time for to go to Mass, went to Catholic school and met the Pope every chance he got. Does this make him a good Christian...no, but everyone who knew him said, he was a true Christian not just for appearance sake. I feel confident in saying he is in heaven.<BR/><BR/>If anyone posts otherwise, I might just lose it! ;-)luckie50https://www.blogger.com/profile/01077368751868541714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-16746965980454154832008-06-13T18:14:00.000-07:002008-06-13T18:14:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038639159416547700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-44404067641320617792008-06-13T17:46:00.000-07:002008-06-13T17:46:00.000-07:00I have no idea where to put this because it is off...I have no idea where to put this because it is off topic. First off, I am not Catholic. As you know, Tim Russert died today. He was my favorite politcal news person. I have watched all the news stations that have been on all day telling stories of all the wonderful things he did and what an all around great person he was. He is Roman Catholic. This is where I have the problem with other peoples blogs. You are going to tell me that this man who cherished his parents, worked hard, did numerous charitable activities and was an outstanding husband, parent, son, brother and colleague, went to hell because he is RC? I am sorry....I will NEVER agree with that.luckie50https://www.blogger.com/profile/01077368751868541714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-64491823091313252532008-06-13T17:28:00.000-07:002008-06-13T17:28:00.000-07:00I want all of you to know how much I appreciate yo...I want all of you to know how much I appreciate your blog. I first started reading Candy's blog about a year ago. My days and nights consisted of thinking about the things she had to say. I love my faith and wasn't about to leave it, but I also knew I needed to do more reading. I found you through Erika's blog (I'm currently in Okinawa, too!). I have learned so much from you ladies. Thank you, God bless and keep doing what you're doing!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459149782216392690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-71006583996553711142008-06-13T16:48:00.000-07:002008-06-13T16:48:00.000-07:00thank you Heather!!thank you Heather!!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038639159416547700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-6018624533637902822008-06-13T13:10:00.000-07:002008-06-13T13:10:00.000-07:00In the interest of being helpful to your readers w...In the interest of being helpful to your readers who want to learn how to make home management binders, I offer this link to my "Inside the Guide" series of articles. In this series, I walk readers step-by-step through the process of making a reference binder for home managers:<BR/><BR/>http://blog.wantingwhatyouhave.com/search/label/Inside%20the%20Guide<BR/><BR/>Candy didn't invent the binder concept. It's been around for a long time---even before FlyLady. I've had one for 6 years, and I made mine after reading a book from the early 80s called "Bonnie's Household Organizer," which can be purchased very inexpensively on Amazon. <BR/><BR/>Blessings to you,<BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-8013200682013498742008-06-13T11:06:00.000-07:002008-06-13T11:06:00.000-07:00Hi Kelly and Elena,Could one of you please remove ...Hi Kelly and Elena,<BR/><BR/>Could one of you please remove me from the blogroll here? I am not sure how I got on but I noticed it was there. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>God Bless,<BR/><BR/>SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016058828515830560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853207333094285361.post-62606975627485465282008-06-13T11:03:00.000-07:002008-06-13T11:03:00.000-07:00Excellent post Kelly!!Excellent post Kelly!!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038639159416547700noreply@blogger.com