tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post648710320928603414..comments2023-12-23T00:19:35.005-08:00Comments on ADAM'S ALE: HOW MUCH CHEESECAKE HOW MUCH STRUDEL Fr. Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-82831724774677094502014-03-02T17:09:45.416-08:002014-03-02T17:09:45.416-08:00Every day? If it is striclty a spiritual journal ...Every day? If it is striclty a spiritual journal . . .maybe. I know there are people out there who would insist on it. I say journal about once a week - over something yummy to drink or eat. If you write too much (or praddle on because you think you have to) you run the risk of not ever wanting to read it again for having to wade through so much. Do what you enjoy. Sometimes I am every day - sometimes I skip as much as a month.<br /><br />Yes - pictures often suprise me too Jane!Fr. Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-92152273082244543082014-02-27T18:26:39.962-08:002014-02-27T18:26:39.962-08:00I like this! Though I must say, sometimes one glan...I like this! Though I must say, sometimes one glance at a photo will bring back details of an experience that are worth remembering but seem too trivial at the time to write down. I say, journal and take photos. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402899666861371398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-53431273249709819612014-02-26T18:32:15.852-08:002014-02-26T18:32:15.852-08:00speaking of lies . . . have you heard the story of...speaking of lies . . . have you heard the story of the talking dog? . . it's one of the best stories that I have ever heard . . . ask me some time.<br /><br />rmkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-43015762821819288362014-02-26T12:58:02.964-08:002014-02-26T12:58:02.964-08:00You are so right! Not only are these journals tre...You are so right! Not only are these journals treasures for the writer. I still have journals that I wrote in my college years, recording all my aspirations and hopes and my doubts and struggles. Very telling and worthy of revisiting from time to time. <br /><br />But some of these records are even more valuable for those who will come after us. My grandfather was in the Olympics in the summer of 1924 and he kept <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_dGpcdakUQraTZFSDk4VFlEaVE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">a diary</a> of all his thoughts and experiences. Every time the Olympics come around, we think of him again. His diary is absolutely fascinating and gives me glimpses into the heritage of not only my physical traits, but of my soul. <br /><br />For example, here's something he wrote on the steamship on the way to Paris:<br />"Mass upon the ocean is very inspiring. One needs no urging to realize the vast insignificance of self when compared to the magnificent size of the ocean, and the rest of the Creator's handwork." <br /><br />OR<br /><br />"Sunday morning I attended High Mass at the Church of St. Louis in Versailles. The structure is very imposing and large. The ceremony was very solemn and beautiful. A choir composed for the most part of small boys clothed in red habits, white surplices and red skullcaps sang exquisite music, while a beautiful sounding organ accompanied them." <br /><br />OR<br /><br />"The grounds and palace of Versailles impressed me so profoundly that I fairly shook with admiration for the artificial beauty that could be seen on every side. I felt as if I was in Paradise. The magnificence of it all forced me to say to myself that I would like to live there in its shadows forever. I don't think man could possibly construct anything more grand than this place."<br /><br />And of course, there are all the journals and diaries of the saints. What a poverty it would be if we didn't have access to their thoughts and prayers! No Augustine's <i> Confessions</i> and no Therese's <i> Story of a Soul</i>! I hope our current saints-in-the-making are writing now, and I hope it's more than just Facebook statuses and tweets.MaryofSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073267149527666844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-48449681560939121672014-02-26T11:13:06.894-08:002014-02-26T11:13:06.894-08:00Very good article Fr. V. I journaled years ago wh...Very good article Fr. V. I journaled years ago when I was truly struggling. I happened to come across it recently & gave it a look through. It was almost historical how those things were so significant to me then, but now it see them with such a different perspective. It was also so much clearer through my own words what God wanted me to do, but at the time I was blinded by my own pain. I remember thinking 2 months ago when I found my journal that I should start writing in it again. So I am glad that your blog has challenged me to do so. That is why Adams Ale is so important to keep around!! I hope you are well!!Gary Behrend - eProhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233135524934659788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-22825223243326079682014-02-26T07:27:31.679-08:002014-02-26T07:27:31.679-08:00When you journal do you journal every day? The rea...When you journal do you journal every day? The reason I ask is because I hate to write. I'm not very good at writing. I have tried journaling and would like to try again. When I try to do it daily I feel like I'm forcing the words, get frustrated and stop writing in my journal at all.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105244449361269412noreply@blogger.com