tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post7435603789828967935..comments2024-03-28T04:14:49.276-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: No stranger at the doorVictor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-79567530954048108672013-04-13T10:39:53.056-07:002013-04-13T10:39:53.056-07:00Thank you Colleen.
God bless.Thank you Colleen.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-69250085307187975092013-04-13T09:30:39.205-07:002013-04-13T09:30:39.205-07:00That's what I think, Michael. St Peter HAD to ...That's what I think, Michael. St Peter HAD to deny Christ in order to live on and build the Church. And the disciples HAD to run away in fear too, for the same reason.<br /><br />Christ knew that, and He forgave them.<br /><br />God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-52336814031413658702013-04-13T06:32:54.020-07:002013-04-13T06:32:54.020-07:00This was one of your best "stories" yet....This was one of your best "stories" yet. I often contemplate St Peter's denial in the same way - wondering if it had to happen so he could shepherd the Lord's sheep.<br /><br />God Bless.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166363205001461183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-58145601928259504032013-04-12T13:50:00.833-07:002013-04-12T13:50:00.833-07:00That's right Mary. They were ordinary human be...That's right Mary. They were ordinary human beings and acted as we would probably have done.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-47434460353416155232013-04-12T13:24:09.121-07:002013-04-12T13:24:09.121-07:00Great story, Victor! Honestly, I'm glad the Bi...Great story, Victor! Honestly, I'm glad the Bible recounts Peter's denial and Thomas' doubt because we can see that they were ordinary and very human. Had they acted like perfect saints I don't think we would be able to relate as well. <br /><br />God bless!Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-40508587051255997732013-04-11T15:45:24.282-07:002013-04-11T15:45:24.282-07:00Thank you so much Jose for your kind words and enc...Thank you so much Jose for your kind words and encouragement.<br /><br />Jesus knew that Peter HAD to deny Him in order that he can be saved and become the first Church leader. Had Peter NOT denied Christ he would have been taken by the crowd and killed.<br /><br />History has shown Peter to be wrong and bad in denying Christ, but in reality he had no choice. The same goes for the other disciples. They were afraid and all ran away. Had they stayed and defended Christ they would probably have been killed (crucified) with Him.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-63658317779120653742013-04-11T14:41:54.830-07:002013-04-11T14:41:54.830-07:00This is one of my favorites!
You are truly gifted...This is one of my favorites!<br /><br />You are truly gifted at story telling narratives!<br /><br />I love the message, how we tend to always remember the bad instead of the good, and how God uses those bad things and turn them around for His glory.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Jose D. Pinell.Daniel Pinellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03113045077194121628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-4697292317275510242013-04-10T17:29:10.019-07:002013-04-10T17:29:10.019-07:00Thank you so much for your kind comments Melanie.
...Thank you so much for your kind comments Melanie.<br /><br />God bless you. Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-31358983309555097922013-04-10T14:28:32.445-07:002013-04-10T14:28:32.445-07:00very clever insight- told with just enough suspens...very clever insight- told with just enough suspense, emotions and drama -your gift with dialogue is amazingMelanie Jean Juneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14762839203074357706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-55626888048771866302013-04-10T06:20:19.157-07:002013-04-10T06:20:19.157-07:00Thank you Vicky for your kind comments.
Yes, the ...Thank you Vicky for your kind comments.<br /><br />Yes, the last question is very important for all priests. How have they looked after God's sheep and lambs? I believe all priests have a special responsibility towards their congregation that goes well beyond just being a priest. God may well ask them one day: "What percentage of those I placed in your care have come home to Heaven?"<br /><br />Difficult question Great responsibility.<br /><br />God bless you Vicky.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-10552604554134963682013-04-10T06:12:20.520-07:002013-04-10T06:12:20.520-07:00I should have 'some non-Catholics' - unfai...I should have 'some non-Catholics' - unfair to generalise:-)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020095571963954615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-34037639861469699142013-04-10T06:11:00.214-07:002013-04-10T06:11:00.214-07:00Wow, Victor, lots to think about here! Isn't i...Wow, Victor, lots to think about here! Isn't it comforting to know that Peter and Thomas had their moments? If only their finer moments were remembered, I think it would be disheartening. <br /><br />And, how would you answer the last question, I wonder? Non-Catholics seem to blame the popes and the Church itself for the problems of human weakness in the Church. It looks so different from the inside,<br /><br />Such a good post, Victor - I'll be pondering this some more.<br /><br />God bless:-)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020095571963954615noreply@blogger.com