tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015949969530867456.post3768641082652130773..comments2024-01-09T15:49:37.273-05:00Comments on THE TENTH CRUSADE: Noisy Kids at MassTTChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08738875888053745269noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015949969530867456.post-87760981580477437052012-03-09T11:51:44.663-05:002012-03-09T11:51:44.663-05:00Caroline, I'm amazed at how disruptice some ch...Caroline, I'm amazed at how disruptice some children will get too. It is such a rare occasion, (at least here) though that I don't see the parents being vigilant in trying to surpress the behavoir of their children. I would so rather see us err on the side of support. The economy has us all in a different place than we were in the 60s and 70s. Parents are overwhelmed and they so need to feel embraced and welcomed - and our support. The quiet room, except for extenuating circumstances when a child is out of control, to me - sends the wrong message to young families.<br /><br />Don't forget - I am a woman who struggles with another woman in Adoration who whispers her prayers so everyone can hear them! Drives me to distraction. So, I am not innocent in all of this! Just talking out loud is all...<br /><br />Maria, I'm so glad you have found a routine that gives you peace!TTChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738875888053745269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015949969530867456.post-81050468617532582412012-03-08T14:44:28.757-05:002012-03-08T14:44:28.757-05:00Noisy world is enemy of prayer, says Pope Benedict...Noisy world is enemy of prayer, says Pope Benedict @<br /><br />www.catholicnewsagency.com/.../noisy-world-is-enemy-of-prayer-says-pope-benedict/<br /><br />The importance of Silence can not be stressed enough in our day of frequent distraction and noise for God does not speak to us in such things but in silence as in a gentle breeze is the lord heard (3 kings 19:12-14).<br /><br />"The word, in fact, can only be spoken and heard in silence, outward and inward.”<br />Pope Benedict<br /><br /> One of my favorite posts: Create a space for silence, Bishop Hugh Gilberttells us - <br /><br />Silence is misunderstood by so many people today. Some friends and family think that being silent is horrible, or that it is a punishment for ...<br /><br />communio.stblogs.org/2011/12/create-a-space-for-silence-bis.html<br /><br />He quotes an old priest :” A wise elderly priest of the diocese said recently, 'Two people talking stop forty people praying.”<br /><br />Another gem: There is a simple truth at stake. There can be no real relationship with God, there can be no real meeting with God, without silence. Silence prepares for that meeting and silence follows it<br /><br /> I now get up at 5:00 everyday to get to the Dominican’s 7AM Mass.<br />It is the only way I have been able to find silence ;) Almost like being in Heaven. Hope all is wellMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704944620839677383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015949969530867456.post-5952589573526966872012-03-04T20:02:16.819-05:002012-03-04T20:02:16.819-05:00Carol.. when my boys were small those were my Prot...Carol.. when my boys were small those were my Protestant days..but they were in church since the day they were born. Your suggestions brought back memories. They learned to love service over time and a few tantrums..even with Sunday School first. I empathize with young moms but I'm amazed at just how disruptive some will allow the children to become before they even remove them..Lord love them. So hard for young families.<br /><br />We even have a quiet room in our parish.<br /><br />+Carolinehttp://www.bellofthewanderer.comnoreply@blogger.com