tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post5590960313717684704..comments2023-12-16T16:17:43.886+00:00Comments on Fr Ray Blake's Blog: Pope to Children on the Holy EucharistFr Ray Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-47149555669475188142011-11-21T22:41:38.647+00:002011-11-21T22:41:38.647+00:00SMCTOD- The presence of Jesus Christ in the Blesse...SMCTOD- The presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament is for the faithful the reason why we come to Adoration and Benediction. The Lord Himself is present right before us on the Altar. God The Father is present with His Divine Son and where the Lord is in the Blessed Sacrament so is His Mother - The Blessed Virgin Mary. Where God and Our Blessed Lord is present so is The Holy Spirit. <br />The very presence of The Lord is so special that we kneel on both knees when entering the Church. <br />We come to Church to pray to The Lord and receive His Body and Blood. Where Jesus is then so is God.<br />TJTJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-50985849778357514552011-11-21T22:32:47.410+00:002011-11-21T22:32:47.410+00:00SMCOD,
Die Sacramentale Begrundung Christliche Exi...SMCOD,<br />Die Sacramentale Begrundung Christliche Existenz was written pre-1966. I used to pray for Joseph Ratzinger's conversion - it worked!<br /><br />I think he would say it is an immature work of a young theologian, it is obviously not what he would say now. 1968 was a crucial year in JR's rethinking of his theology.Fr Ray Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584140126211527252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-28001726214468023032011-11-21T20:08:00.551+00:002011-11-21T20:08:00.551+00:00“Eucharistic devotion such as is noted in the sile...“Eucharistic devotion such as is noted in the silent visit by the devout in church must not be thought of as a conversation with God. This would assume that God was present there locally and in a confined way. To justify such an assertion shows a lack of understanding of the Christological mysteries of the very concept of God. This is repugnant to the serious thinking of the man who knows about the omnipresence of God. To go to church on the ground that one can visit God who is present there is a senseless act which modern man rightfully rejects.”<br /><br /> Die Sacramentale Begrundung Christliche Existenz by Joseph Ratzinger.<br /><br />I understand the Holy Father was speaking to children.<br /><br />His remarks to them to visit Christ crucified by viewing a crucifix is understandable.<br /><br />However, his remarks concerning Christ brings up this remark about the Blessed Sacrament.<br /><br />Padre, your considerations on how this plays out to us Faithful, please?<br /><br />*Pablo the Mexicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384415590309803327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-27143745448607076952011-11-21T11:16:27.003+00:002011-11-21T11:16:27.003+00:00Agree with Clare: I'm also aware that Pope Ben...Agree with Clare: I'm also aware that Pope Benedict is not getting any younger; such words of wisdom that are delightful and meaningful to even the youngest ears are precious.<br />In line with other comments on here, I know that as we approach Advent that quite a few of my Christian friends with families are building up to a "Santa Claus" Christmas rather than a "St Nicholas" one. One of my friends, actually an Irish Catholic (my Mum would have said that was as Catholic as it gets), is undeniable lapsed but her kids have taken Holy Communion. The youngest has just asked me for a mobile 'phone for Christmas. I pointed out that as I'm now unemployed, "bought" presents are a no-go this year. I told her we could spend some time making jewellery and bits and bobs instead. She told me, very witheringly for an eight year old, that Christmas was about presents and God would be angry if I didn't buy presents for them. I tried to persevere by saying that we could make a Nativity scene for Christmas, with angels and animals. She asked me what a Nativity was.<br />I realise in a couple of parishes here and also outside of Brighton that a lot of First Communicants have disappeared physically and spiritually after their big day; the cake, the little dresses and bow-ties. I appreciate just how heart-breaking that must be for the catechists, priests and the communities who prepare them. <br />As an outsider looking in to the world of parenthood, I know that raising children is not without strains and struggles, of course. I hate to see every social or ethical fracture blamed on The Home. But seven and eight year olds can't get to Sunday mass on their own. And if parents treat First Holy Communion as a party photo-opportunity with an obligatory little party-piece to be rehearsed....surely that's how very sweet little girls end up pouting the God wants me to buy them a 'phone for Christmas?<br />Horribly sad.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592406521067190359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-71481999893055988052011-11-20T22:21:00.304+00:002011-11-20T22:21:00.304+00:00I saw parts of The Holy Father's visit on the ...I saw parts of The Holy Father's visit on the internet or international TV. We are very fortunate that we are able to follow Tha Holy Father on his visits. This part of Africa is suffering with HIV, illiteracy and poverty. However, the people hunger for true faith, the Word of God. One in three is a Christian. There are so many opportunities for further evangalisation. Missioneries need our support in prayer and where possible financial support. I know that the Sisters have opened centres where they are taking in abandoned babies and children. They are doing fantastic work. Please spare a prayer for them. Thank you.<br />FrJFrJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-20378471367444499892011-11-20T01:41:37.619+00:002011-11-20T01:41:37.619+00:00Beautiful personal, heartfelt words,it admirably d...Beautiful personal, heartfelt words,it admirably demonstrates how the Faith is not about inventing anything new but faithfully passing on what has been recieved..... Unless of course like me you went through the RICA program in your local parish. I think we would all prefer you didn't pass that on.PHILOTHEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06511149856034004696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-41348092897153137312011-11-20T00:22:57.205+00:002011-11-20T00:22:57.205+00:00I have never forgotten the words of my parish prie...I have never forgotten the words of my parish priest when I was making my first Holy Communion in 1951. He said that when the priest opened the tabernacle and reached inside he was reaching into heaven because this is where Jesus lived. Every Catholic church, he said, contained a little bit of heaven. That image, implanted in my brain as a seven-year-old, has remained with me all my life. <br />It was such a contrast to what I heard in a church last year when a group of children were being prepared for their first Holy Communion. The two lady teachers were explaining how the occasion was like a birthday party or barbeque where the family gathered together for a special occasion. How things have changed in sixty years.Leo Darrochnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-46236507942687622782011-11-20T00:13:19.511+00:002011-11-20T00:13:19.511+00:00I love the Holy Father so much!
I feel keenly aw...I love the Holy Father so much!<br /> <br />I feel keenly aware that his remaining time with us is short and every word he speaks to us is a treasure.<br />Thank you for sharing these beautiful words.Clare@ BattlementsOfRubieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672603563016876943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-87381387054830510392011-11-19T22:04:08.365+00:002011-11-19T22:04:08.365+00:00Simply stated but profound. God Bless Pope Benedic...Simply stated but profound. God Bless Pope Benedict.Sandy Grounderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362252452698646458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-45767194487180721232011-11-19T21:16:59.637+00:002011-11-19T21:16:59.637+00:00An eminent theologian, whose native language (Germ...An eminent theologian, whose native language (German) is more famed for its philosophical subtlety than for its direct utterance, his words are an inspiration. This man is awesome.John Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027156691859606002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31069882.post-77853543145188621202011-11-19T19:50:19.872+00:002011-11-19T19:50:19.872+00:00Thank you for posting his words... To use a word w...Thank you for posting his words... To use a word which is now usually used in connection with clothes and "celebrities"; just gorgeous. He IS a wonderful grand-father.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592406521067190359noreply@blogger.com