tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post3815049001900113102..comments2023-12-23T00:19:35.005-08:00Comments on ADAM'S ALE: MONDAY DIARY: ALMOST EXCRUCIATINGLY TRUE STORIES: ON WHY SOME PEOPLE DON'T DUSTFr. Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-89566129928581246012018-08-16T16:04:52.303-07:002018-08-16T16:04:52.303-07:00Im sure some of the older gashes in the pews belon...Im sure some of the older gashes in the pews belong to me as a child, now polished away with the grime from many years. Take all of the new gashes and fingerprints in stride Fr. V, it means people were here.<br /><br />Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492708921712493875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-83402741519278530682018-08-06T14:27:14.149-07:002018-08-06T14:27:14.149-07:00I suggested a 3rd church cleaning day since theres...I suggested a 3rd church cleaning day since theres a huge gap between Pascha and the Nativity. Right after the Fivine Liturgy on Sept 8.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634235894433276073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-58943332105663735282018-08-05T11:47:11.539-07:002018-08-05T11:47:11.539-07:00I finally got to see the inside of post-renovation...I finally got to see the inside of post-renovation St. Sebastian last week. It looks absolutely splendid and gleaming, as does the outside - a really fitting place in which to worship and pray!<br /><br />Your poem sounds like something St. Martha would have written. I expect she worried about things like that, and noticed if someone tracked in dirt on her clean floors. And told the offender about it! Her sister, Mary, of course realized that the presence of Jesus took precedence over housekeeping and hospitality duty. But I expect Jesus was very grateful to come to a clean, attractive home, with a delicious home-cooked meal prepared just for him - which is why he also saw value in Martha and loved her so much. So you are in good company!<br /><br />But like St. Martha and her tidy and hospitable home, it is a good thing in a pastor for him to notice things like what you pointed out. The upkeep doesn't take care of itself, and your parishioners are very fortunate. And the hard work you do makes St. Sebastian welcoming and pleasant for visitors like me, and honors the presence of Jesus as well! I am sure your parishioners would be the first in line to thank you for looking after them.<br /><br />With much admiration and respect - a cluster parish neighborAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com