Comments on: Looking Back At Thanksgiving, Trip To Plymouth And Celebrating Mass at St. Mary, The Holy Father’s Pilgrimage, Advent & More http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more Cardinal Seán shares his reflections & experiences. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:52:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Joel http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-3142 Joel Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:45:55 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-3142 Your Eminence,
We should all be so lucky to have a bishop that does so much to reach out to everyone. John Paul II descirbes how he made home visits to families in his diocese as a bishop in “Rise, let us be on our way.” While times have changed, I think most of us (Catholics) welcome this new method of Church leaders involvement in our daily lives. Maybe you could give a blogging class at the next USCCB meeting to get more bishops involved :)

]]> By: Julia Russell http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-3075 Julia Russell Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:21:14 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-3075 Hi Cardinal Sean….Happy Advent. This Friday is a most beloved Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Often I hear people confusing this Feast Day with the Annunciation which is March 25. Perhaps you would like to do a little teaching about these very significant and separate events in the life of Mary?
Thanks,Julia Russell

]]> By: barbara http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-3066 barbara Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:47:39 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-3066 ohhhh you saved the best for last!!! that IS a tiny ship!! I am sure you probably got the best shot of Plymouth Rock that you could, but it left me longing to see more. I saw DESPERATE CROSSING and wonder how many of these would be eligible for canonization had they been Catholic. they sure seemed like saints back then, so eager that people know of God and His Love.

de Colores!!

]]> By: Eve http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-3044 Eve Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:53:54 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-3044 Dear Cardinal Sean,
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated round the world actually. It is good to be reminded to be grateful. God is good and is good all the time.

Eve

]]> By: elaine kwiecien http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2994 elaine kwiecien Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:51:13 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2994 Your Eminence Cardinal Sean,

Thank you once again for an informative and spiritually enriching message on Thanksgiving and the Advent season we now celebrate.

Thank you very much for responding to my questions of your “favorites” – I’m going to get some of the authors you recommend as a Christmas present to myself to start the New Year off.

God speed in all you do for others.

Sincerely

Elaine Kwiecien
Brookline

]]> By: Larry Giroux, TFPO http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2981 Larry Giroux, TFPO Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:55:43 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2981 Dear Cardinal Sean,

Years ago I stole a line and made it my own. It is, “When I become Pope, heads will role.” As the father of eleven, I probably won’t have this opportunity. I say this as one who has always wanted the Bishops to refuse communion to politicians who promote abortion. After long and difficult prayer and meditation I believe I see the wisdom of the path you have chosen. You are a great gift of God’s providence. Thank you for your life. Paz y bien.

]]> By: g http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2918 g Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:09:12 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2918 I had to lol at the little boy in the blue plaid shirt in the pics from the parish in Plymouth. No offense, Cardinal Sean, but he looks like he’s seeing a ghost :) Very cute.
When the Pope said in Turkey last wk that what the Church has to offer is Christ, I thought of this blog. You’ve found another way to ‘offer Christ’ to the skeptical people of this age. Thank you!

]]> By: Alison http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2863 Alison Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:20:49 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2863 Dear Cardinal Sean,

I am a sophmore at Emmanuel College and I would just like to thank you for attending Mass tonight. You really have an impact here in Boston, and especially to the Catholic worshippers here at Emmanuel and all the colleges in Boston. Also, I would also like to thank you for performing Confirmations in May for students in RCIA, because I am going to be Confirmed by you this coming April. I am very excited and I am looking forward to it immensely.

Thank you again.

]]> By: Kelly Clark http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2848 Kelly Clark Sun, 03 Dec 2006 21:30:06 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2848 A blessed and grace filled New Year to you, Eminent Father!

]]> By: Vivian F Hinderscheid http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2838 Vivian F Hinderscheid Sun, 03 Dec 2006 16:50:37 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2838 Dear Cardinal Sean,
Thank you so much for visiting St. Mary Parish in Plymouth. We are fortunate to be living in America’s Home Town–”where it all began”.
Your blog is truly inspiring & so varied as well.
I am very disappointed that Holy Trinity Church is to be closed. My husband’s family were early parishioners of this church, and my husband also attended grammar school there, so we have many happy memories–especially at this time of year when traditional German celebrations take place.
God bless you always–Vivian Hinderscheid

]]> By: Sissy Willis http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2836 Sissy Willis Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:25:02 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2836 Dear Cardinal Sean,

Your words about the immigrants — from the Pilgrims of 1620 the Brazillians of Plymouth today — resonate:

“That energy of immigrants is one of the things that has made America such a great country because the people who do come tend to be the people that are the most adventuresome and most courageous. They bring that work ethic and dedication to this country.”

Too many of our fellow citizens who were lucky enough to be born in the land of the free and the home of the brave have become mentally fat and lazy, taking for granted the spiritual as well as the material advantages of this “Shining City Upon a Hill.”

If you haven’t seen it, I do recommend you try to watch The History Channel’s profoundly moving “Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower”:

http://www.history.com/marquee.do?content_type=Marquee_Generic&content_type_id=52224&display_order=1&marquee_id=52222

I have blogged about it here:

http://sisu.typepad.com/sisu/2006/12/a_lot_of_violen.html

]]> By: Rose DeCovolo http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2807 Rose DeCovolo Sun, 03 Dec 2006 03:21:48 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2807 Dear Cardinal Sean,
I have been reading your “blog” since I discovered it accidentally and must say that I thoroughly enjoy it. I love to read the descriptions of your trips, the Masses you celebrate and to see the pictures of yourself and others at the Mass. You are truly a very warm, loving person and an exceptional priest. Your diocese is very fortunate to have you as their leader. God bless you in the work you do so lovingly in His name.
Rose

]]> By: Ann http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2775 Ann Sat, 02 Dec 2006 20:40:50 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2775 Dear Cardinal Sean,

A very interesting blog this week. We can learn so much from you and we appreciate it. Thank you.

]]> By: Pat Gallagher http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2757 Pat Gallagher Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:12:40 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2757 Dearest Cardinal Sean, I just read in the Florida Catholic about your blog. I just had to get on an say hello from Florida. We were parishioners of St. Ignatius Cathedral but now in St. Thos. More in Boynton Beach. You may or may not remember us, Dan was head usher at St. I and I was a lector. We sure missed you when you left but God had greater plans for you that was sure. I will be reading you blog regularly now and will pass info on to our friend at St. Ig. God Bless, you look wonderful. Pat Gallagher 686 Sunny South Ave., Boynton Beach, Fl. 33436

]]> By: stephen nwagbo http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2732 stephen nwagbo Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:10:44 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2732 Your Eminence,
your blog is quite unprecedented, thanks for also using this media to uplift the minds of catholic Viva Cardinal Seán’s i am stephen

]]> By: Br. Charles http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/2006/12/01/looking-back-at-thanksgiving-trip-to-st-mary-in-plymouth-the-holy-fathers-pilgrimage-advent-more/comment-page-1/#comment-2677 Br. Charles Sat, 02 Dec 2006 01:08:06 +0000 http://www.cardinalseansblog.org/?p=499#comment-2677 Thank you, Eminence, for the interesting background information about the Holy Father’s recent pilgrimage. It certainly fills out the precious little that’s been in the secular media!

I appreciate too your words on the freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. I was brought up as a “post-Christian” secularist, and was taught that the separation was to protect public discourse from religious influence. More and more I realize that the true purpose of the separation is to protect the practice of religion from coercion from the world! At least, that is, from the world that Christ would not pray for, and that he foretold would hate us, his disciples.

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