tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post8311315086448746216..comments2023-12-23T00:19:35.005-08:00Comments on ADAM'S ALE: WHERE IS ROSIE THE RIVETER WHEN YOU NEED HER?Fr. Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-9772530737343188592007-06-20T09:21:00.000-07:002007-06-20T09:21:00.000-07:00V. U. - Exactly - that is what I mean by backyard ...V. U. - Exactly - that is what I mean by backyard heroes and household saints. Doing the most important things to which you are called right. That IS heroic even if it doesn't land you a million dollar contract.<BR/><BR/>Rob - you rarely fail to say something to make me smile or think. "and maybe this is all God's way of reminding us of our own burdens of sin, our own reasons to be humble, and thankful that He still continues to work in world full of people like me." Yep.<BR/><BR/>P.J. - I suppose that's because smoking is now morally, politically incorrect. I'll give a gander at that site.<BR/><BR/>Eileen - Hope springs eternal - even in Cleveland.Fr. Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-22432544144083006332007-06-18T19:14:00.000-07:002007-06-18T19:14:00.000-07:00I read your line: "But he is more willing to have ...I read your line: "But he is more willing to have a permanent tattoo injected into the skin of his body than by his word and oath dedicate his life to the mother of his children." <BR/>to my 23-year old (former bb star)daughter. She recognizes how marriage is not valued in our society and feels it is even less so for LeBron and those he is influenced by. But, we can hope he does have plans to marry and stay married to the mother of his boys...we will pray he does so (along with playing for the CAVS for his career :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-28455791843255486942007-06-18T16:44:00.000-07:002007-06-18T16:44:00.000-07:00And Father, have you reviewed Champions of Faith:h...And Father, have you reviewed Champions of Faith:<BR/><BR/>http://www.championsoffaith.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-26360438706331065102007-06-18T16:41:00.000-07:002007-06-18T16:41:00.000-07:00On ESPN today, a few different commentators critic...On ESPN today, a few different commentators criticized Angel Cabbrera, the US Open Champion, for setting a bad example by smoking on camera. I have not heard a single negative word on ESPN or any media outlet about LeBron having a child out of wedlock. Crazy stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-77103176322224721282007-06-18T12:36:00.000-07:002007-06-18T12:36:00.000-07:00I am a Pistons fan, so I have extra reason to hate...I am a Pistons fan, so I have extra reason to hate Mr. James. :)<BR/><BR/>However, I take your point. I am reminded of the early middle Ages, when monks were allying themselves with rulers who, hopefully, had at least a modicum of virtue. I think we are back in that era in some way: forced to admire people who, according to our faith, have not lived virtuous lives, simply because they are the lesser of two evils. <BR/><BR/>Forced to choose between Dennis Rodman (or Ron Artest) and LeBron James, the latter wins. But you are right, how sad that we should have so little to choose from.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I am no shining example of Christianity either, and maybe this is all God's way of reminding us of our own burdens of sin, our own reasons to be humble, and thankful that He still continues to work in world full of people like me.Odysseushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028190531437571201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-80623767546343326882007-06-18T11:01:00.000-07:002007-06-18T11:01:00.000-07:00I agree with your opinion of LeBron James. "His l...I agree with your opinion of LeBron James. "His longtime girlfriend" is not the same as "his wife for life". With his power in the media, he could easily send a very strong and meaningful message to the ones who worship him. Marrying the mother of his two boys would be the "heroic" thing to do.lore c.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01413634195555646344noreply@blogger.com