tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.comments2023-06-15T03:58:09.086-04:00From St. Anthony's Walnut TreeDeacon Jonathan Jones ofshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779829456979888250noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-39854212725598478892015-03-17T11:12:07.783-04:002015-03-17T11:12:07.783-04:00I would like to see some changes, no lie, and I do...I would like to see some changes, no lie, and I do prefer a traditional liturgy. (Not sure what that makes me beyond difficult to find a parish.) That having been said, I think Pope Francis is a breath of fresh air that was increasingly needed. That he's called people who've written to him says loads, IMO. (As a good pastor should do.)Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-34207461417674375622015-01-31T16:04:24.246-05:002015-01-31T16:04:24.246-05:00I definitely credit Merton with my re-discovery of...I definitely credit Merton with my re-discovery of Catholicism. In college, I devoured just about every book of his I could get my hands on.Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-70419797021777999902015-01-29T14:28:13.101-05:002015-01-29T14:28:13.101-05:00Yes, we survived; now just waiting for the next st...Yes, we survived; now just waiting for the next storm!Deacon Jonathan Jones ofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779829456979888250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-88161155518483311942015-01-28T11:48:46.086-05:002015-01-28T11:48:46.086-05:00You guys OK after the blizzard? You guys OK after the blizzard? Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-30034979893200065782015-01-21T14:03:42.171-05:002015-01-21T14:03:42.171-05:00I'm so sorry. I will keep you in my prayers. A...I'm so sorry. I will keep you in my prayers. As a fellow about to hit 60 myself, I can relate to your unease about losing a job at this stage.A Secular Franciscanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184259228282290040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-31966130828531089692015-01-21T06:21:18.419-05:002015-01-21T06:21:18.419-05:00Thank you very much for your support.Thank you very much for your support.Deacon Jonathan Jones ofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779829456979888250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-33878023046108198432015-01-20T19:04:03.879-05:002015-01-20T19:04:03.879-05:00Not sure my comment posted? I'm sorry to hear...Not sure my comment posted? I'm sorry to hear. If I can do anything, let me know? (Prayer's a given.)Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-40394990515912176862014-11-11T14:07:00.228-05:002014-11-11T14:07:00.228-05:00Thank you! I would be happy to meet you. I usual...Thank you! I would be happy to meet you. I usually stand outside the main entrance after Mass at St. John's. We have Mass at 4PM on Saturday; and 8:15 AM, and 12:00 Noon on Sunday. PaxDeacon Jonathan Jones ofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779829456979888250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-86688079652653295082014-11-09T19:26:59.900-05:002014-11-09T19:26:59.900-05:00New blog layout? Looks nice. :)
If I make it t...New blog layout? Looks nice. :) <br /><br />If I make it to your parish (I live nearby), want me to say hi? I'm kind of shy in real life, but I could manage a smile and a wave. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-39341863313020209352014-09-16T08:39:38.221-04:002014-09-16T08:39:38.221-04:00New theme? I like it. I'm with you. What'...New theme? I like it. I'm with you. What's going on is horrific, but I have to worry about my friends, who'll invariably be sent there to fight for the 3rd and 4th times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-61401983268110393332014-08-05T12:05:19.319-04:002014-08-05T12:05:19.319-04:00Interesting. I'm always fascinated by Francisc...Interesting. I'm always fascinated by Franciscan writers and artists. There would seem to be an obvious link between Franciscan spirituality and artistic inclinations. Thanks for sharing this.A Secular Franciscanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184259228282290040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-82395200457285614792014-04-21T15:31:39.355-04:002014-04-21T15:31:39.355-04:00Should give St. Mary's another try with the ne...Should give St. Mary's another try with the new people. Went there shortly after I moved, and it wasn't overly welcoming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-33695128859314567772014-03-16T11:03:39.458-04:002014-03-16T11:03:39.458-04:00Ah - I didn't realize the Franciscan connectio...Ah - I didn't realize the Franciscan connection. Thanks for pointing it out!A Secular Franciscanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184259228282290040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-7648349693611818432014-01-14T09:02:47.493-05:002014-01-14T09:02:47.493-05:00Thank you, Jonathan! It was an amazing service. ...Thank you, Jonathan! It was an amazing service. Thank you for lifting up both the service and the wonderful grace of Cardinal O'Malley.Anne Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615557328938401834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-87998943430862192502013-11-02T15:18:01.483-04:002013-11-02T15:18:01.483-04:00Your Mom and Dad are feeling such pride for you, ...Your Mom and Dad are feeling such pride for you, in all that you do They are surely blessing you, as you are blessing them too.Peg Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745830283098915501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-38543470472536736632013-10-19T06:09:59.893-04:002013-10-19T06:09:59.893-04:00I remember thinking he was the best of he U>S. ...I remember thinking he was the best of he U>S. candidates this past election. I have been impressed by everything I've read about him. A Secular Franciscanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184259228282290040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-3051495584340626542013-09-04T09:52:42.365-04:002013-09-04T09:52:42.365-04:00I read that book a few years ago, and found it an ...I read that book a few years ago, and found it an interesting read. You have to remember that Sabatier is a Protestant scholar, which could color his take on Francis' relationship with the institutional Church. I attended a luncheon talk by the translator, Jon Sweeney, which was quite good. Of course of interest to Secular Franciscans is the fact that Sabatier is credited with finding the "Exhortation to the Brothers and Sisters of Penance;" and supported it's authenticity.Deacon Jonathan Jones ofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779829456979888250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-53571022613203844452013-09-02T06:15:41.047-04:002013-09-02T06:15:41.047-04:00Hmm - sounds like a good book to add to my pile of...Hmm - sounds like a good book to add to my pile of books to be read! Thanks for pointing it out. I just finished the new translation of Paul Sabatier's "Road to Assisi" - have you read that one?A Secular Franciscanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184259228282290040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-76162781941494122682013-06-15T23:17:48.046-04:002013-06-15T23:17:48.046-04:00Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.<br />Deacon Jonathan Jones ofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779829456979888250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-9114146179358144102013-06-14T13:40:04.070-04:002013-06-14T13:40:04.070-04:00I'm sorry to hear...I'm sorry to hear...Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-91422040472298336952013-03-14T00:49:13.624-04:002013-03-14T00:49:13.624-04:00I'm cautiously optimistic. You could've k...I'm cautiously optimistic. You could've knocked me over with a feather when he asked for our prayers. (In a good way.)Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-86844439969179609332013-03-12T23:08:39.889-04:002013-03-12T23:08:39.889-04:00Kind of a shame...I think he'd be good.Kind of a shame...I think he'd be good. Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-91203359435331225682013-03-12T17:56:41.667-04:002013-03-12T17:56:41.667-04:00Conventional wisdom would say he has very little c...Conventional wisdom would say he has very little chance of being elected. A lot of the buzz is being driven by the Italian media; which affects the American media. Of course, who says the Holy Spirit is conventional?Deacon Jonathan Jones ofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779829456979888250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-3317081570735495132013-03-12T12:43:10.990-04:002013-03-12T12:43:10.990-04:00So do you think O'Malley has a shot? I think ...So do you think O'Malley has a shot? I think he'd be good--while I don't always agree with him, I appreciate the argument. Plus it seems like he does make a concerted effort to at least listen to people. Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887418317312880531.post-13159855632420539342013-02-23T12:24:54.056-05:002013-02-23T12:24:54.056-05:00Although a Pope from MA? Great way to troll Habs ...Although a Pope from MA? Great way to troll Habs fans. :)Garpuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09460312942820868366noreply@blogger.com