tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post6982774353043018337..comments2023-10-21T08:46:58.296-07:00Comments on This Life in Writing: mosaicJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10754945048997402612noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-44706095900851662402009-05-26T15:11:04.608-07:002009-05-26T15:11:04.608-07:00I did very much! It was great to be at a church th...I did very much! It was great to be at a church that sings worship songs that I both know and love (blessed be the name and no sacrifice) and I loved the all around spirit of the place.<br /><br />The teaching was really good, too-something I needed to hear!jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-44869733207187868722009-05-26T12:31:49.606-07:002009-05-26T12:31:49.606-07:00Did you like the Dream Center?Did you like the Dream Center?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-32665455572083934052009-05-26T05:57:38.759-07:002009-05-26T05:57:38.759-07:00This is awe-inspiring, to say the least.This is awe-inspiring, to say the least.Sherri Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536108320748561406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-80732640347471899342009-05-25T15:48:03.745-07:002009-05-25T15:48:03.745-07:00I think catholics are beautiful people and capture...I think catholics are beautiful people and capture a part of gods mystery and beauty in a fantastic way. I was not trying to be offensive and sorry if I was at all--just playing devils advocate, is all. Thought it might be an interesting topic.<br /><br />And I had such a great experience lookig at the basilica!Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-2936134006741500812009-05-25T15:40:08.347-07:002009-05-25T15:40:08.347-07:00I don't want to be argumentative, but my father is...I don't want to be argumentative, but my father is a Catholic and he has nothing but praise for all the money his church spends on the food bank and health care and lots of other stuff for their congregation. I doubt that your friend has inside knowledge on the finances of the Catholic church. People can't blame the finances of their church for not listening to the message of the Gospel - that's a cop out!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09190756886247754706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-75626075800584864132009-05-25T07:16:39.829-07:002009-05-25T07:16:39.829-07:00Please forgive all the typos--I'm on my iPhone!Please forgive all the typos--I'm on my iPhone!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754945048997402612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-38947792034787646202009-05-25T07:14:33.678-07:002009-05-25T07:14:33.678-07:00The good thing is that this church was built relat...The good thing is that this church was built relatively recently--it was started in 1912 and completed in 88. So that would indicate that there is still an interest in creating this kind of beauty.<br /><br />But just to play devil's advocate--god himself introduced his own son in the crude and humble manger. At the same time god also instructed Solomon to build a very extravagant and beautiful temple.<br /><br />Same god, right?<br /><br />You could argue that back with the Israelites, god dwelled in he temple--which I why it needed to be built as it was--but since Jesus, god dwells with people a no longer in buildings.<br /><br />I think it's interesting and there is room for many different kinds of buildings.<br /><br />However a friend did tell me once that if "the catholic church spent more money and resources on helping people and less on hoarding it or their own extravagances, they would be much more imclimed to listen to their message"<br /><br />Another instersting point.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754945048997402612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-5313457128418544402009-05-25T07:03:42.223-07:002009-05-25T07:03:42.223-07:00I agree with Jason. I know the money is extravaga...I agree with Jason. I know the money is extravagant, but it's a little like creation, you can't go into a church like that and not come out closer to God. And because we don't invest in that kind of architecture and painting and mosaic, will we lose those gifts? That would be so sad.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09190756886247754706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-32240372823347137292009-05-25T05:51:46.245-07:002009-05-25T05:51:46.245-07:00Jason--noted and corrected.
The thing about prese...Jason--noted and corrected.<br /><br />The thing about present day churches building structures like that--I don't think there's the money for it. And then you had to wonder if that's how they should really use their money, rather than pouring it into people...<br /><br />That church is truly beautiful, though; it must be lovely for people to go there and pray and meditate.Jesshttp://thislifeinwriting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-3433502995508530832009-05-25T00:06:59.046-07:002009-05-25T00:06:59.046-07:00PS. Awesome church. Love old churches like that. T...PS. Awesome church. Love old churches like that. Think that modern churches absolutely pale in comparison to them!jasonhttp://chasingmist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4557494819126850462.post-16033140530468654062009-05-25T00:06:26.251-07:002009-05-25T00:06:26.251-07:00One of the tags for this post is " ST. LEWIS"
i k...One of the tags for this post is " ST. LEWIS"<br /><br />i know that's not how you think the city you are staying in is spelled, so what's up with that?jasonhttp://www.chasingmist.comnoreply@blogger.com