tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:37:09 +0000associated contentconfirmationholy spiritlovesexEasterPaschal Mysterybeing catholicclergy abuse scandalsconsciencegod's perspectivehellliturgical calendarlostmarriagepopeprayerrelationshipsthe welltrustweddings&quot;...I came that they may have life, and have it to the full.&quot; (John 10:10) <p>Jesus came that we may have life to the full, and yet so many people see Christianity as a stifling, oppressive force. I have come to shed light on the joy and fullness that comes from living your Catholic Christian faith out in the world!</p>http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)Blogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-4739932946817748883Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:26:00 +00002010-10-30T21:30:03.708-04:00associated contentprayer"Pray without ceasing." -St. Paul (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Since I have gotten married, moved, started a new job, and adopted a pet, I am finding it difficult to incorporate daily prayer into my life. It was much easier over the last two years as a campus missionary when I had a church in my backyard and prayer in my job description.&nbsp; One way that I've begun to re-incorporate God into my http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/10/turn-your-stressful-commute-into-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-8167052583917431339Tue, 04 May 2010 04:40:00 +00002010-10-30T21:30:53.563-04:00associated contenthellpopesex"Where there is no vision, the people perish, but he that keeps the law, happy [is] he."&nbsp; Proverbs 29:18 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In this Associated Content article, I respond to another article that exemplifies several misconceptions about the Church and explores the idea that many Catholics do not practice their faith. Do you practice your faith? Have you always? Why or why not?http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/05/sex-hell-and-pope.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-3425894541513300810Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:05:00 +00002010-10-30T21:29:45.705-04:00associated contentloverelationships"My soul finds rest in God alone..." Psalm 62 In this Associated Content article, I delve into the danger of seeking fulfillment in another person. In an effort to remain religiously neutral (thus planting seeds in the minds of a wider audience, rather than immediately deterring those who will not indulge any religiously-based writing), I did not fully acknowledge the role that God plays in our http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/fulfillment-in-relationships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-5054952077060552469Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:35:00 +00002010-10-30T21:28:32.860-04:00love"...my strength is made perfect in weakness." (Eph. 12:9) Last night, I had the honor of dining with Sr. Constance. She is the former adviser of the women's household at the university parish where I am employed, and she invited all 7 household members and me (as the current adviser) for dinner at her residence last night. Sister asked us to reflect upon how God has shown His glory to us over thehttp://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/being-mouthpiece-of-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-5901268839741095667Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:14:00 +00002010-04-21T00:10:28.297-04:00god's perspectiveholy spirit"You are precious in my eyes, and glorious, and I love you." -God (Isaiah 43:4) Yesterday, I prayed a very simple prayer. "God, how can I be better?" The answer came as one word: "Perspective." I thought, "Yes. This is an excellent answer. I need perspective. Perspective that will help me not stress about the little things. Perspective that will remind me what is truly important." It wasn't http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/gods-perspective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-2615632260303968038Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:34:00 +00002010-04-20T23:14:50.044-04:00being catholicconfirmation"Peter, you are Rock, and upon you I will build My Church." Matthew 16:18 This weekend, I facilitated a retreat for our 8th grade Confirmation class. They all arrived thinking the day was going to be a necessary evil - boring, dragging on, and uninformative. By the end of the day, they were exclaiming, "Today went fast! This was fun! We should do this again!" In their reflections, one wrote, "I http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/5-things-that-are-special-about-being.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-6796272958370177013Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:50:00 +00002010-04-20T23:15:12.931-04:00associated contentsex"For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and cling to his wife, and they will become one flesh." Genesis 2:24 Biological, social, and personal reasons to save the beauty of sex for the lifelong commitment of marriage: Not Abstinence-Only, but Waiting by Choicehttp://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/not-abstinence-only-but-waiting-by.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-7131986906591777324Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:22:00 +00002010-04-19T09:38:50.036-04:00lostthe welltrust"What is the point in being afraid?" -Desmond, "Lost" I am a big fan of the epic TV show, Lost. This is the last season, and a lot of the main plot is being revealed as a classic battle between good and evil, faith and fear, the greater meaning of life as love in contrast to selfishness. It is really quite fascinating and beautiful, as we see the characters we have grown to know and love http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/trusting-god-lost-real-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-3987492905671501312Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:02:00 +00002010-04-19T09:39:15.696-04:00associated contentclergy abuse scandals&nbsp;"In the world you will have trouble, but fear not for I have conquered the world." John 16:33 Here are my thoughts about the recent clergy abuse scandals in the Church. What are yours?http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/clergy-abuse-scandals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-5299727607109074841Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:46:00 +00002010-04-19T09:39:32.083-04:00marriageweddings"...and the two shall become one flesh." Genesis 2:24 I went to a wedding of two friends yesterday. It's a beautiful thing to see two devout Catholics get married, because I know they understand the true meaning of what they are doing. It is not simply the next step in a relationship, the socially correct thing, or an "as long as it's good" commitment. It truly is a lifelong commitment in which http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/catholic-marriage-one-flesh-union.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-5881958483347476251Sat, 10 Apr 2010 04:29:00 +00002010-04-20T23:15:41.794-04:00confirmationconscienceholy spirit"Give a little whistle..." -Jiminy Cricket As I was preparing to teach my 8th grade Confirmation class this weekend, I was studying up on the idea of conscience, and (sure enough) the beloved Jiminy Cricket popped into my head. After he is appointed Pinocchio's official conscience, he sings the well-known song: When you get in trouble and you don't know right from wrong give a little whistle, http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/god-button-allowing-holy-spirit-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952097771803762883.post-2315294939408097439Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:33:00 +00002010-04-19T09:38:25.712-04:00Easterliturgical calendarPaschal Mystery"Catholics like to party." -Fr. Mike Dandurand Living the Liturgical Year The priest at the university parish where I work once made this eloquent statement to describe Catholics, and contrary to popular belief, it's true! The Catholic Church operates within a "liturgical calendar," which takes us through the life of Christ throughout the year, that we may unite ourselves to His life while we're http://livejohn1010.blogspot.com/2010/04/living-out-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennie Lee Williams)0