tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post8661455478212092050..comments2023-11-05T05:22:04.325-05:00Comments on Nunnie's Attic: So Long, Father JimNunnie's Attichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01865570914346451333noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-20999104881739554252007-11-25T17:35:00.000-05:002007-11-25T17:35:00.000-05:00I'm soooooooo upset about that ! I LOVED him he wa...I'm soooooooo upset about that ! I LOVED him he was nice, he kept it simple, humorous, kind, and everyone liked him! Sure he sang a little to much but he was my favorite priest so far. I can't imaging what he going through or getting a new priest.<BR/>GOD BLESS YOU FATHER JIM<BR/>love ya t,<BR/>BeanerGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420539358050235425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-23042634853685126372007-11-21T18:02:00.000-05:002007-11-21T18:02:00.000-05:00Julie: Don't ya just hate when an inspirational p...Julie: Don't ya just hate when an inspirational priest is transferred without any explanation? I know the old story...it's not the priest but the congregation. Yeah, but doesn't a good speaking priest make going to church on Sundays a whole lot more enjoyable? I feel for you....Try to have a Happy Thanksgiving in spite of it all.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757567456934248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-56329712840627003602007-11-20T05:12:00.000-05:002007-11-20T05:12:00.000-05:00Julie, I'm sorry you are upset. When I don't like,...Julie, I'm sorry you are upset. When I don't like, or can't understand why something is happening, I try to remember that there's a reason and a season for everything. God's driving the bus, we're just along for the ride!<BR/>Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)Cottage Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927261360426676150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-33368440974096103102007-11-20T01:25:00.000-05:002007-11-20T01:25:00.000-05:00Jules - I am squenching (((you))) right now. Feel ...Jules - I am squenching (((you))) right now. Feel that? That's some Hat love baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-60451350531119662722007-11-19T23:53:00.000-05:002007-11-19T23:53:00.000-05:00I was seriously reading your post,when I heard ths...I was seriously reading your post,when I heard thst wonderful music!..<BR/>The guitar,oboe,cymbals,..what is that faint vocal in the background?..<BR/>O Holy Night...Thanks for that!Slinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156315627331213427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-2465168573411471072007-11-19T23:26:00.000-05:002007-11-19T23:26:00.000-05:00I do understand dear heart...I have felt that way ...I do understand dear heart...I have felt that way with many ministers over the years. Now we have two that are wonderful men but the one just speaks from his heart and his words always move me so. I do not get as much from the other minister;s words. I feel terrible to feel that way but it is only human nature I guess.<BR/><BR/>I have, for years, been in a quest to find a church I feel totally blessed in and have been thinking about the Catholic Church. Most of my oldest and dearest friends are and they will help lead me if I ask. Bill is now coming to this decision as well...hard to express all that I feel in a comment! : )<BR/><BR/>I love how you are so able to express yourself easily here. I admire that. I am enjoying getting to know you and think you are quite special.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,SueSusie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878113034866113803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-89748142678700092462007-11-19T22:53:00.000-05:002007-11-19T22:53:00.000-05:00Julie, I'm sorry to hear of your priest. I hope y...Julie, I'm sorry to hear of your priest. I hope you will find guidance and comfort from your new priest. Happy Thanksgiving. MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098215706888728199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-6113338855106961562007-11-19T22:37:00.000-05:002007-11-19T22:37:00.000-05:00Good point. Being catholic, I understand what see...Good point. Being catholic, I understand what seems to be the whim of the church to move priests around. It is like losing your brother which I do have first hand knowledge of. I can understand the sadness.<BR/><BR/>However, God gives us gifts everyday. I am looking forward to the gift he is sending to you! What a lucky man to come to your congregation!Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-87535593269080511862007-11-19T20:25:00.000-05:002007-11-19T20:25:00.000-05:00Oh gosh..unexpected change is never fun! I wish I ...Oh gosh..unexpected change is never fun! I wish I could go back to my "Home" church...but the good Lord has a plan, sometimes I understand it...most of the time I don't. I know it will be okay! I'll pray for you.<BR/>hugs.BellaCollehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650000330373088101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-23022695775811592302007-11-19T19:34:00.000-05:002007-11-19T19:34:00.000-05:00Hi sweets... sorry I havent had a chance to post u...Hi sweets... sorry I havent had a chance to post until now... been sick... still am sick... but I read this story and felt for you ... The emotions you are feeling are very real and very normal... its hard to lose one that means so much to us... I would like to think that they may need him for a very big reason at this other parish ... perhaps something that he or you cant see right now... but that does not make the pain of the loss any less... I have been through those priests that lose you after the first sentence... its difficult to sit through at times... hopefully the next one that comes to your church will be just as wonderful as the last one... If I could I would reach right out and HUG you tight...<BR/><BR/>HUGS BLESSINGS LOVE<BR/><BR/>JOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-36190957617777678282007-11-19T18:25:00.000-05:002007-11-19T18:25:00.000-05:00Hi Julie,I know, change is hard sometimes but some...Hi Julie,<BR/><BR/>I know, change is hard sometimes but sometimes things change for the better when you don't realize it. Hope this is one of those times. Have a great week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187046701009700323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-46847658281163885962007-11-19T17:21:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:21:00.000-05:00That's too bad Julie, and right before Christmas.C...That's too bad Julie, and right before Christmas.<BR/>Change is bad.<BR/>RosemaryRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901666326985976038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-18783228394610712732007-11-19T15:20:00.000-05:002007-11-19T15:20:00.000-05:00Firstly, this is the best rendition of Oh Holy Nig...Firstly, this is the best rendition of Oh Holy Night I've ever heard! Good job picking that one out! Very nice guitar.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, I'm terribly sorry for this loss that you'll feel when he's gone. Hopefully the next one will be as good.Distant Timbers Echohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096376802344297336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-20205108356127301812007-11-19T15:04:00.000-05:002007-11-19T15:04:00.000-05:00Look at it this way; the lessons he can teach are ...Look at it this way; the lessons he can teach are completed, it's time for someone to come in and bring focus to a different area. Embrace it as a time to grow.From the Doghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457904542766217940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-2532708352146022732007-11-19T14:33:00.000-05:002007-11-19T14:33:00.000-05:00No matter what religion you are and no matter how ...No matter what religion you are and no matter how it happens it is always hard to lose a beloved pastor/priest or for them to fall from Grace...I don't know which is worse...I've experienced both.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the next one will be even better. You do have that hope! =)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163460365796110352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-35164898197560399322007-11-19T14:25:00.000-05:002007-11-19T14:25:00.000-05:005 minute sermons? Do you know how many years that...5 minute sermons? Do you know how many years that would have added to my childhood if our priest had the same philosophy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-62284718018733952332007-11-19T14:24:00.000-05:002007-11-19T14:24:00.000-05:00Hi Julie, I'm sorry you are losing your priest, es...Hi Julie, I'm sorry you are losing your priest, especially at this time of year. It is only human nature to feel closer and insipred by a certain priest. I hope your new priest will continue to inspire and guide in your faith. LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673560576912863177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-64281774294710180752007-11-19T13:49:00.000-05:002007-11-19T13:49:00.000-05:00Hi Julie,Change is hard, but of all people. I know...Hi Julie,<BR/>Change is hard, but of all people. I know you will roll with it and make the best out of a new, if unfamiliar, situation.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>LindaElle Jay Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045994700772740593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-86829218063006739762007-11-19T13:42:00.000-05:002007-11-19T13:42:00.000-05:00Oh, it's so hard to have changes in anything we lo...Oh, it's so hard to have changes in anything we love, especially our church. I know since we went through a similar situation not too long ago. I'm still trying to adjust. I'll stop now and say a prayer for you.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/>KatJustabeachkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730467440181411875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-66604636979679749822007-11-19T11:53:00.000-05:002007-11-19T11:53:00.000-05:00So sorry to hear this, however, sometimes these de...So sorry to hear this, however, sometimes these departures are a blessing in disguise. Other times they never do make sense to us. Keep your trust in the Lord who sees all things and will bless your faithfulness with a worthy leader.<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/>MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-83474737897180945942007-11-19T11:22:00.000-05:002007-11-19T11:22:00.000-05:00We have been getting different priests every few y...We have been getting different priests every few years lately and just when we start getting used to one, he leaves! I miss the days when a priest would stay at the same parish for 20 or 30 years!! Now they get shuffled around so much. Because of all that, I haven't felt close to a priest since many years ago but as long as I feel close to God, that's all that's important:-) xoxCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-74242296300616771802007-11-19T11:19:00.000-05:002007-11-19T11:19:00.000-05:00I was just going to say what Lori said... it is mo...I was just going to say what Lori said... it is more about what you bring than what you receive, but I do understand how it's hard to stop a relationship so abruptly. Being a newer Catholic, I realized right away that assignments change quite frequently for priests and I actually think it is good for everyone. I hope the new one is someone you can connect with. The Church never changes though and the Eucharist is still the reason we gather together, so regardless of the ministry, the most important things are still present!!! If it were a Protestant church, then the change could cause much more problems...be thankful that's probably not the case! We've been through that too many times. Just think how this new priest must feel...his whole life is changing, where you only have to get used to a short Sunday Mass homily change!!!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529749426074359749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-69427951563633283912007-11-19T11:13:00.000-05:002007-11-19T11:13:00.000-05:00Hi Julie,What a blessing he has been for you and y...Hi Julie,<BR/><BR/>What a blessing he has been for you and your family...He must be greatly needed elsewhere to be moved just before the holidays. <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>DenaDenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243018375995706680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-69470537530306596442007-11-19T10:50:00.000-05:002007-11-19T10:50:00.000-05:00Hi Julie, many thanks for your thoughts and praye...Hi Julie, many thanks for your thoughts and prayers. We recently had an associate pastor reassigned, but we were happy because he wasn't our "cup of tea." His replacement is wonderful -- warm and humble and genuine (all the things the other was not). <BR/><BR/>It seems kind of harsh to replace your pastor just before Christmas, though...<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful holiday!<BR/>xoxo,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6029086259913464331.post-66834075702033975212007-11-19T10:33:00.000-05:002007-11-19T10:33:00.000-05:00Good luck with the new guy. I'm sure after the adj...Good luck with the new guy. I'm sure after the adjustment period it wll be the same with him, some things you like some you don't. Hope the balance is in your favor!<BR/><BR/>And yes, please do add the Holiday Home party button to your side bar, anytime you want.karlascottage.typepad.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487197986245851745noreply@blogger.com