tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post4048634828999222098..comments2023-06-08T10:20:56.020-05:00Comments on Snup's View From the Back Pew: The End.Tina aka Snupnjakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10209866349452434099noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-21657416468345563612012-11-01T21:33:40.846-05:002012-11-01T21:33:40.846-05:00Sorry to have missed you, but glad to hear you wer...Sorry to have missed you, but glad to hear you were able to take a friend! We are frequently at St. Cronan's at 10 am on Sundays. Just look for me running around after my kid and introduce yourself - we'd love to meet yaErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635966358793791647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-55318271337226982582012-11-01T18:14:44.201-05:002012-11-01T18:14:44.201-05:00I wish you would have invited me earlier. A frien...I wish you would have invited me earlier. A friend needed a ride to Mass so I took said friend to an earlier Mass.<br /><br />But maybe some other time.Tina aka Snupnjakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209866349452434099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-12836312798157402352012-11-01T11:22:24.453-05:002012-11-01T11:22:24.453-05:00Tina, can you come to Mass with me this evening to...Tina, can you come to Mass with me this evening to celebrate All Saints Day? I think the above commenter is right - jumping around from parish to parish, while a novel idea and definitely a noble quest, has likely made you feel even more disenfranchised. You sound like you've had a crap year, with the loss of your adorable dog and your job, and that's often the time that being a part of something larger than us is the most helpful. Here's the catch: I will go to St. Cronan's at 7 pm. I know you have written about it before and I know you were dissatisfied with your experience there. I think you will be pleasantly surprised to find a few changes, but yes, there will still likely be a five-minute long Sign of Peace. And I may try to hug you, but that's just me. If you decide to come, I will be the Mom running it at the last possible second, dragging my toddler behind me, who may or may not be wearing matching clothes, depending on how her day at daycare fares. But she will certainly share her Cheerios with you (whether or not you'd like her to) ;), and I'd be happy for the company. Hope you can make it!<br />In Christ,<br />ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635966358793791647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-73607953116876012652012-10-07T09:13:01.989-05:002012-10-07T09:13:01.989-05:00I've followed your blog for a long time, and I...I've followed your blog for a long time, and I agree with the other comments. I think there are mountain valleys in our faith journey all the time, but you are making progress even when you feel like you are not. We are always moving toward the peak, even when you are in a low spot.<br /><br />Also, I think that going from parish to parish every weekend probably doesn't help the isolation feeling. When you register with a parish, get involved. You will meet people and find people to be at Mass with. <br /><br />I don't think everybody gets it but you. You're just seeing everybody's Sunday best. Joining a parish and getting to know people is the key!<br /><br />I felt like we didn't need a parish, but now that I'm older, I recognize the benefits of joining one. I'll be praying for you! And if you decide on St. Joe Cottleville, you can sit with me at Mass. :)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520610969803612654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-91203400563955819462012-10-04T09:48:52.654-05:002012-10-04T09:48:52.654-05:00Hi Tina, just wanted to chime in to let you know h...Hi Tina, just wanted to chime in to let you know how great this blog has been for me. It's been great to get a taste of Catholicism in St. Louis! <br /><br />I'd encourage you to be patient with yourself. Keep the faith as best you can, and trust that God is trying to bring some good out of it. If you intellectually accept things, then just be at peace with that and try to grow a little every day in a very small way. God is very happy with that!<br /><br />You'll be in my prayers for sure!BruceLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593038924892295836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-86433528145321533002012-09-27T16:34:23.898-05:002012-09-27T16:34:23.898-05:00No but when I'm isolated and alone I don't...No but when I'm isolated and alone I don't have certain feelings. Like jealously because everyone else seems to be at Mass with someone. Unhappiness knowing I won't be having little kids to eat Cheerios with during the homily. Disappointment with myself for not getting it like everyone else seems to be getting it. Anger with myself for screwing up yet another interaction with people.<br /><br />A place for me where?<br />Tina aka Snupnjakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209866349452434099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-82886103028730514672012-09-27T16:23:13.828-05:002012-09-27T16:23:13.828-05:00So you feel less isolated and alone when you are.....So you feel less isolated and alone when you are...isolated and alone? There is a place for you Tina, and a God who is waiting with open arms. You are in my prayers.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491084930433319172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7443555219727926481.post-81597873508872969302012-09-27T09:07:07.644-05:002012-09-27T09:07:07.644-05:00You have not let me down! I've been following ...You have not let me down! I've been following along with all your posts, and they're great. They will also, I hope, be a great resource to continually return to, so I and others can see some of the spiritual heritage, and strange practices, present in this vast Archdiocese.<br /><br />I will keep you in my prayers!Jeff Geerlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09010599481447232016noreply@blogger.com