tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post1375159281216729883..comments2024-03-28T04:14:49.276-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Within himself.Victor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-20369719208103565392011-03-24T13:15:46.080-07:002011-03-24T13:15:46.080-07:00Yes Michael ... you are right. We tend to see thin...Yes Michael ... you are right. We tend to see things from our perspective and not from God's perspective. Because of his injuries, Raymond was able to use his talents and experience to help young deliquents. He probably would not have done that if he was a policeman on duty.<br /><br />God bless you Michael.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-68869666665815122702011-03-24T11:01:32.544-07:002011-03-24T11:01:32.544-07:00Ahhh if I had one ounce of the wisdom that Fr. Ign...Ahhh if I had one ounce of the wisdom that Fr. Ignatius has ...<br /><br />Perspective is one of the most powerful forces on earth...<br /><br />God Bless youMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166363205001461183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-13306595424036195482011-03-22T02:15:50.201-07:002011-03-22T02:15:50.201-07:00Hi Barb,
You are right in that we may well wallow...Hi Barb,<br /><br />You are right in that we may well wallow in self-pity. This is only natural and I'm sure God understands ... and forgives. <br /><br />Thank you Joey for returning here. Yes ... feeling useful and needed makes all the difference. As Barb has also said. Often our physical pains and uncertainties blind us to God's ultimate love.<br /><br />Thank you both for your insight to the difficulties surrounding disabilities. I welcome and appreciate yours, and others, comments.<br /><br />God bless you Barb and Joey.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-35344139973891227882011-03-21T20:30:00.950-07:002011-03-21T20:30:00.950-07:00I came back to say that I am somewhat disabled, an...I came back to say that I am somewhat disabled, and that feeling useful and needed again has made all the difference in the world to me.<br /><br />My faith never diminished, and I never drank or anything, but I can identify somewhat with the character.<br /><br />It's very difficult to "redesign" your life after you lose certain capabilities.<br /><br />God never fails, even when one falls down.<br /><br />Love,<br />JoeyJoeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990251768655459821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-32868977241842940672011-03-21T19:01:48.156-07:002011-03-21T19:01:48.156-07:00One of the worst things about being physically res...One of the worst things about being physically restricted is the feeling of uselessness. We have to redefine ourselves, which is very hard to do. And there is always the temptation to wallow in self-pity. Your story tells it well. The kindness of Father Ignatius is what every disabled person needs, especially the finding of new ways to be useful.Barb Schoenebergerhttp://www.sufferingwithjoy.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-39475070550794445772011-03-21T09:42:11.542-07:002011-03-21T09:42:11.542-07:00Hello Cathy,
Father Ignatius believed that preach...Hello Cathy,<br /><br />Father Ignatius believed that preaching to Raymond would not help just yet. He was not ready for it. I suspect the priest prayed silently under his breath.<br /><br />Thank you Cathy for visiting and for taking the trouble to write. Much appreciated.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-21728668185521667842011-03-21T04:20:04.444-07:002011-03-21T04:20:04.444-07:00Wonderful lesson. Father Ignatius is such a gentl...Wonderful lesson. Father Ignatius is such a gentle, patient man. While I was reading this, I just wanted to shake Raymond and tell him to stop feeling sorry for himself. But you know I have no idea how Raymond really feels and in such a case I think I too would just visit and listen and hope he would some day see the light!!! Thank you! CathyA Bit of the Blarneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418671116015181693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-24131102835300454832011-03-21T00:16:16.182-07:002011-03-21T00:16:16.182-07:00Hello Bernie, Karinann, Mary, Sarah, Daily Grace a...Hello Bernie, Karinann, Mary, Sarah, Daily Grace and Joey,<br /><br />It's so nice to see you visiting here again.<br /><br />It is perhaps worth remembering that when we seem to have lost it all, like Raymond did, there is always God who cares for us and only a prayer away.<br /><br />God bless you all and your families.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-85378827449365592392011-03-20T20:42:49.220-07:002011-03-20T20:42:49.220-07:00Thanks be to God!Thanks be to God!Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990251768655459821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-22864868571561265622011-03-20T19:24:18.712-07:002011-03-20T19:24:18.712-07:00Wonderful story. Thank you Victor.Wonderful story. Thank you Victor.Daily Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243579752950295851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-19292304960434454342011-03-20T18:40:19.827-07:002011-03-20T18:40:19.827-07:00Oh, I love this story, Victor! I think it might be...Oh, I love this story, Victor! I think it might be my favorite one yet. What a wonderful way to bring Raymond back into life.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091216096297798587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-17048203319555475232011-03-20T16:38:11.319-07:002011-03-20T16:38:11.319-07:00Victor,
What a wonderful story. Father Ignatius is...Victor,<br />What a wonderful story. Father Ignatius is very wise. He made this man feel useful again and filled him with hope. Everyone needs to feel as if they have a purpose and Father Ignatius, in his own wily way, gave this man a new reason for living. God bless you, Victor :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-7816113344361715562011-03-20T15:56:33.245-07:002011-03-20T15:56:33.245-07:00Great post Victor and I agree with everything Bern...Great post Victor and I agree with everything Bernie said. I would also add that Raymond needed to see that his life still had value in order to get himself out of the self pity he was in. <br />It is amazing what God can do in us and with us when we get our heads out of our belly buttons :)<br />Thanks for more words of wisdom from Fr. I.<br />God bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124468084334204166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-26562804146372785002011-03-20T11:21:24.687-07:002011-03-20T11:21:24.687-07:00Everyone needs to be validated and love. We all ne...Everyone needs to be validated and love. We all need to be seen and not feel invisible to God or to others. This is a wonderful post Victor, and as usual teaches us all a valuable lesson. God Bless you my friend....:-)HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.com