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More quotes are from my seminary days — Ascetic Theology 2 — with Bishop Brother John Charles.

Part One

Part Two

“Thankfulness is not self-centered.”

“Grace is God’s way of acting graciously toward us.”

“Hope is not wishful thinking — but assurance.”

Psalm 22 = Prayer of Praise

“Theology is a word about God. You cannot have a Black Theology, Feminist Theology, or Gay Theology because theology is about GOD.”

“Gossip: Itching ears make tattling tales possible.”

“Sins confessed are merely signs of something that lies much deeper.”

“Confession requires … Contrition: not just being sorry, but recognizing by my sins I crucify Christ afresh. Intention to amend: change, reparation.”

“Confession = owning up.”

“Any priest can pronounce absolution. Not any priest can give direction.”

“I will not direct a priest who does not say daily prayers, does not take a day off, or neglects his wife and children.”

“Vary what you do — add variety to your prayer.”

“We have no power in ourselves to help ourselves.”

“God does not ask of us infinite perfection — but, an infinite desire.”

“It is the value God places on me that is my real value.”

I long ago lost count of the number of times I’ve switched on the TV and seen crazy guys jumping up and down in the street, torching the Stars and Stripes and yelling ”Death to the Great Satan!” Or torching the Union Jack and yelling ”Death to the Original If Now Somewhat Arthritic And Semi-Retired Satan!” But I never thought I’d switch on the TV and see the excitable young lads jumping up and down in Jakarta, Lahore, Aden, Hebron, etc., etc., torching the flag of Denmark.

Denmark! Even if you were overcome with a sudden urge to burn the Danish flag, where do you get one in a hurry in Gaza? …

Say what you like about the Islamic world, but they show tremendous initiative and energy and inventiveness, at least when it comes to threatening death to the infidels every 48 hours for one perceived offense or another. If only it could be channeled into, say, a small software company, what an economy they’d have.

It’s Mark Steyn … H E R E.

HT News Forum

And, just to show y’all I was on to sump’n, he even mentions Chef Britney!

Okay, fine. Since a Deacon “tagged” me, I’ll do this … just this once. Here’s the rule: No more! I’m serious, Mom! (I’m such a spoil sport.)

4 jobs you have had in your life
Door-to-door book salesman
Radio Announcer
Restaurant Manager
Newspaper delivery

4 Movies You Could Watch Over and Over **
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day

4 Places You Have Lived
Boone, North Carolina
Pasadena, California
Nashotah, Wisconsin
Houston, Texas

4 TV Shows You Love To Watch (Don’t usually, but enjoyed:)
Everybody Loves Raymond
Lawrence Welk (yes, really)
Gilligan’s Island
Monday Night Football (will miss it now that it’s moving to cable)

4 Places You Have Been On Vacation
Rhinelander, WI
Pawleys Island, SC
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Paris-France-Europe

4 Websites You Visit Daily
Drudge Report
GetReligion
News Forum
Orthodixie‘s Sidebar 🙂

4 Of Your Favorite Foods
Duke’s Mayonnaise 🙂
Grilled Steak
Roast Lamb
Salad (yes, really)

4 Places You Would Rather Be Right Now *
See vacations. 🙂

4 Bloggers You Are Tagging
Grace
Symeon
Fr Matthew
Jan

Though I’ll be shocked (nearly as much as when I did it) if they actually do it.

* Places I’d rather be: Northwoods of Wisconsin, Normandy, Camping, Lake Tillery (NC)

** I like these movies, too:

All That Jazz (yes, I know)
Amadeus
The Deer Hunter
The Truman Show
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Open Range
Mr Holland’s Opus
Jacob’s Ladder
Slingbade
Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Producers (the original)

and, did I mention …

Groundhog Day ?

“What would Jesus say to Britney Spears?”
HT THUNDERSTRUCK

Is OVERSENSITIVITY a sin according to Islam?
HT News Forum

WASHINGTON — The State Department criticized today cartoon drawings in Europe of the Prophet Muhammad, calling them “offensive to the beliefs of Muslims.”

While recognizing the importance of freedom of the press and expression, department press officer Janelle Hironimus said these rights must be coupled with press responsibility.

HT Houston Chronicle

The United States, which before the September 11 attacks was criticized for insensitivity to the Islamic culture, has tried to become more attuned to Muslim sensibilities. Accusations last year that U.S. officials desecrated the Koran sparked deadly riots in Asia and heightened that awareness.

The U.S. response contrasted with European governments, which have tended to acknowledge tension between free speech and respect for religion but have generally accepted papers’ rights to print the cartoons.

Source.

Come to think of it, “What would Muhammad say to Britney Spears?”

First we had Britney Spears as a conservative Christian — and a cook, to boot — Now here comes Osama Bin Laden portrayed as Christ.

(Elsewhere.)

Secondly, whoop-tee-do! Unemployment is down! I wish it would go up a few points because in my experience not many people, especially young workers, really want to WORK these days. Is it just me, or is the I-don’t-care-what-you-want attitude prevalent everywhere? I could give many examples, but then I’d have to kill myself. (heh heh) See? I don’t know what made me say that (except maybe the gal at Burger King, the rep on the phone, the lady at the tax office, the one at the help desk, etc).

Then there’s my fantasy of a rocket launcher remote control to silence boom box cars playing loud music hellish garbage.

Whew. Okay. Forgive me.