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Comment on Voices From Prison Issue #5 by Clare Llewellyn

Clare Llewellyn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:17:05 +0000

I would thank God for this mother and this child. Kathleen has already dedicated this child to God, by asking His help. She has already decided to give life and that she is powerless without God. Her sincere desire to be a better child of God humbles me. Most of us like to think we are in charge. Kathleen will feel grief, but I believe that God has a plan for her and this child.

“Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4

Kathleen thanks for your powerful witness!

Comment on Thomas Merton’s Prayer of Trust by Dave

Dave — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:24:05 +0000

George – thank you for submitting this prayer. It reminds me to ask for guidance and direction.

Comment on Voices From Prison Issue #5 by Fran Morrissey

Fran Morrissey — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:04:24 +0000

Makes me realize how blessed I was growing up in my family with parents who were there for us and raised us with constant love and direction. They did not have much money but we never suffered from hunger always had a roof over our head and heat in our house. We were never exposed to violence and were able to go to good schools and encouraged to get good grades and make something of ourselves.

Comment on Voices From Prison Issue #4 by Dave

Dave — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:29:50 +0000

Hey Steve,

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us. I know the Adeodatus group really values your presence and contributions. The others surely look up to you – I do.

I hope to put the computer down soon so I can show up one Wednesday night. See you then!

Peace,
Dave

Comment on Voices From Prison Issue #4 by Steve

Steve — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:10:12 +0000

Hey Dave;

I read Joe’s post and would just like to let everyone know, as an ex-offender myself and a member of the Adeodatus group (check out the Prison Ministry link or copy and paste http://www.spirhealth.com/prison-ministry/), Father Paul and a group of dedicated people do follow through and in fact socialize with people like me. This group has had an amazing affect on my life. Each week we share our experiences, strength, advice, love, and most importantly God’s word. God speaks through each of us and I can always feel his presence. I have received many blessings since being released from jail, and I count the Adeodatus group as one of the greatest. I am inspired each week to continue doing what I know is right. Today, I am in touch with Jesus and with his guidance am living a responsible, productive life. I am deeply indebted and eternally grateful.

Steve

Comment on Why you must see “City of Numbers” by Dave

Dave — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:49:09 +0000

Saul – thanks for reading the post. Enjoy the snow!

Comment on Why you must see “City of Numbers” by Saul

Saul — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:27:57 +0000

Hi Dave,
Just thanking you, and testing…

I am out at my brther’s in the country. It is snowing. The goat is hiding in his shelter. All is calm…

Comment on Voices From Prison Issue #5 by Carole

Carole — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:28:47 +0000

The story on the woman is a powerful reminder of how so many good people are wrecked by addiction. How do we pray for them? What do we ask for… when their own goodnness can’t help them overcome it? I truly believe that I carry all the genetic traits for addiction. Inside I am so afraid of it. Most often I won’t even take a drink socially. Thanks for sharing these stories.

Comment on Voices From Prison Issue #5 by Dave

Dave — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:41:25 +0000

Please offer your comments below and we will respond.
To get you started, please consider the following reflection questions:

1. Is Kathleen really in a position to raise a child, and therefore even to become pregnant and have one, two…eight children?

2. What might the Church do for women like her?

3. If you were in her presence and she asked you for advice, what would you say to her?

4. If you were holding her newborn baby, what prayer would you offer to God?

We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Comment on Together to God: The Augustinian Spiritual Journey by paul

paul — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:45:49 +0000

Dave,
Alypius, along with Adeodatus (Augustine’s son) were baptized together by Bishop Ambrose in Milan. Shortly after this they headed back to Africa to form a small religious community of friends that they called “Servants of God.” After Augustine was “grabbed” to be made a bishop by the congregation at Hippo (the way they chose bishops then!), Alypius later was made a bishop himself in a nearby city. They remained friends throughout the rest of their lives, but we have few letters on record from them to each other.