tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post8796249720822378313..comments2023-09-10T06:49:28.959-04:00Comments on The Unbearable Banishment: The Body of ChristThe Unbearable Banishmenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-35491032747325396532010-05-30T09:45:20.151-04:002010-05-30T09:45:20.151-04:00If the little bridal outfits mean they are married...If the little bridal outfits mean they are married to the church what the hell do the little boys dressed up like sailors mean? I shudder to think. <br /><br />Re the body of christ thing. I feel the same way when people tell me their name is "Jesus" or "Immaculada" or my personal favorite "Pain" (Dolores).Blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014949557018388159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-7761307017133583432010-05-20T21:52:04.887-04:002010-05-20T21:52:04.887-04:00I will not slag off the Catholic Church. I will no...I will not slag off the Catholic Church. I will not slag off the Catholic Church. I will not slag off the Catholic Church....<br /><br />Oh, screw it. With the latest round of molestation I finally convinced my better half that we are NOT sending the boys to a Catholic boys school. Thank goodness for that.A Free Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01038930031019179647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-25838023575327820252010-05-18T22:28:18.586-04:002010-05-18T22:28:18.586-04:00I feel so bad I could not make it. This is somethi...I feel so bad I could not make it. This is something that can not ever be replaced; I remember when I first found out when it was going to be I said "I would not miss it for the world". I know you understand why but I still feel really bad. Wonder if I can add that to the list of "things the drunk driver held me back from" whatever it ends up being it will never be enough!<br />MTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-29525435847159035172010-05-17T21:47:52.793-04:002010-05-17T21:47:52.793-04:00Scarlet: And eat pasta. Don't forget about the...Scarlet: And eat pasta. Don't forget about the pasta. <br /><br />Annie: Perhaps they start kids too young on this stuff. I'm well into adulthood and can barely grasp the concept of God. But, I have to say, Daughter seemed quite joyful over the whole affair.<br /><br />Kykn: Is that the natural progression? Right to atheism? No time out as an agnostic?<br /><br />SAW: I didn't really make the bride connection myself. My sister remembers thinking she was dressed as a bride and it stuck in her memory.<br /><br />Ellie: Too bad about the meaning because I think Stigmata is a cool sounding word for a car.<br /><br />HIF: The boys wear little suits. Not tuxes, but very formal. And yes, the ritual was a great excuse for seeing everyone gathered under one roof. That was nice.The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-82827360171434954162010-05-17T20:18:04.461-04:002010-05-17T20:18:04.461-04:00In my church, kids are baptised shortly after birt...In my church, kids are baptised shortly after birth and confirmed during their junior year in high school. They are encouraged to question and ponder the whole shebang.<br />There is no first communion ceremony. Personally, I find the bridal wear a little creepy...do the boys wear miniature tuxedos? <br /><br />Your girls will figure out what they believe and what they don't for themselves. I have several cousins who were raised Catholic...they are still church-goers, but they opted for other denominations as they got older. <br /><br />This is all a rambling comment to say to say that rituals are ways of holding us together...and sometimes that's the most important part.Here In Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04249969885696185864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-74024471890565891772010-05-17T16:56:18.478-04:002010-05-17T16:56:18.478-04:00What about, "The Virgin Birth, Georgia"What about, "The Virgin Birth, Georgia"Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130776138284979286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-35708231017045724072010-05-17T16:55:36.273-04:002010-05-17T16:55:36.273-04:00I wouldn't be surprised if there is a Stigmata...I wouldn't be surprised if there is a Stigmata.Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130776138284979286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-78310997683388699972010-05-17T16:26:21.337-04:002010-05-17T16:26:21.337-04:00There is something that is both endearing and a li...There is something that is both endearing and a little unnerving about all the mini-brides of a first communion.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-4684113372351297402010-05-17T12:06:59.340-04:002010-05-17T12:06:59.340-04:00Next step: atheism. She's already chomped dow...Next step: atheism. She's already chomped down on Jebus, so eating babies should be a snap.kyknoordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376671662670291957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-75387993268782570172010-05-17T09:42:03.825-04:002010-05-17T09:42:03.825-04:00When I was first receiving the sacrament, I had be...When I was first receiving the sacrament, I had been convinced by the Sisters that it really was Jesus's body, so I was afraid to chew it. I couldn't bite Jesus and then grind him up, could I? It was probably a one of those "gotcha" sins. So I would let it get all mushy and then swallow it whole. This was tricky as it sometimes stuck to the roof of my mouth and I would have to use my finger to dislodge it - another horror because I was pretty sure I wasn't suppose to touch it.<br /><br />The whole business was trauma upon trauma every Sunday morning. Same wonder I am no longer practicing.anniehttp://anniegirl1138.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-21258015072918557562010-05-17T09:00:49.856-04:002010-05-17T09:00:49.856-04:00I suppose, if nothing else, religion gives us the ...I suppose, if nothing else, religion gives us the chance to dress up and drink lots of wine?<br />SxMs Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449626572478125088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-78141542276403892482010-05-17T08:52:25.378-04:002010-05-17T08:52:25.378-04:00Anon: If you want to shoot me an email I'll re...Anon: If you want to shoot me an email I'll reveal my location. How strange would that be?! I agree that the Unitarians might have hit on something, although, I've been reading Buddhist teaching for about two years and they speak to me. The Buddhists are not at all judgmental, unlike my Catlick brethren.<br /><br />Cat: If you observe the Church from the ground level, it's a beautiful thing with some beautiful people. Unfortunately, I think the upper echelon who actually run the Church are a bunch of borderline criminals. They allowed pedophiles to molest children! For YEARS! And it's not just a few bad apples like they would have you believe. It's unforgivable. And, yes, SIL and Mrs. Wife are sisters!The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-8929368267284074252010-05-17T08:25:02.795-04:002010-05-17T08:25:02.795-04:00Is SIL Mrs. Wife's sister? That is funny that...Is SIL Mrs. Wife's sister? That is funny that they showed up in the same dress.<br /><br />Your daughter looks beautiful. I have huge issues with the Catholic church, but I have to say when I walk into one, I'm always instantly at peace, so I enjoy all the First Communion's, confirmations, ect.Cat https://www.blogger.com/profile/14407425908043520623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-33553680213643112922010-05-17T08:18:25.972-04:002010-05-17T08:18:25.972-04:00Wow! I think you really do live near where I grew ...Wow! I think you really do live near where I grew up. That looks like my grade school church (and my parent's hang out on weekends!). I'm Going through an "organized religion crisis" myself deciding whether or not to get 6-month old daughter baptized. It would certainly please the grandparents, but it leaves me and "Mr. Me" kinda cold. I'm gonna check out a Unitarian fellowship near me as many have suggested it's right up our alley. Might your reader PAT know whether or not the Unitarians have a baptism equivalent? I think that would serve to appease the grandparents AND actually mean something to us and eventually, to daughter. Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-49068607662775230322010-05-17T08:15:51.026-04:002010-05-17T08:15:51.026-04:00Daisy: She was so happy about the whole thing and ...Daisy: She was so happy about the whole thing and she really does love family gatherings. I embraced that part of it.<br /><br />Map: The little girls really do seem to get swept up in the pageantry of it. A year ago, I overheard my daughter tell one of her friends, "I don't think daddies go to church." I must not be the only one.<br /><br />Rob: My wife and mother believed in the church and I'm not one of those assholes who have to have everything my way. Marriage is a give and take. Have you heard? BTW, I've never been to TX but I lived in Phoenix for a while. There were two seasons: Hot and Really Hot.<br /><br />Pat: It's passed through the generations via the gene pool. It's been with humanity from the beginning and won't end anytime soon. <br /><br />Sid: It's a pretty big deal. A landmark ceremony in Christianity. Do you guys have anything similar?The Unbearable Banishmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704208968630911021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-9534003388214694172010-05-17T04:54:31.933-04:002010-05-17T04:54:31.933-04:00Thanks for the pics. I've never been to a comm...Thanks for the pics. I've never been to a comminion and had no idea that the girls were supposed to dress up like in "wedding dresses". It's kinda ... eerie.Sidhttp://verbal-sid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-42882367427791066962010-05-17T03:41:45.700-04:002010-05-17T03:41:45.700-04:00I was born and bred a Unitarian but even from the ...I was born and bred a Unitarian but even from the grave my Irish grandmother's influence reaches me and one room is decorated with icons, crucifixes, rosaries and Madonnas. I can feel her smiling down on me:)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-69963788980728939322010-05-16T23:37:18.528-04:002010-05-16T23:37:18.528-04:00I do find it odd that parents push their kids into...I do find it odd that parents push their kids into something that they themselves don't believe in. Then again I was raised a complete heathen. That means my children were also raised in the heathen ways (except for that Baptist pre-school when, after the first day, younger daughter excitedly informed us, "We get to SAY jebus christ!"). They are critical thinkers though. The eldest remains as abhorrent of organized religion as I am, while the younger has become Wiccan.<br /><br />Ford Stigmata? I wouldn't buy it. But then, I'm a Chevrolet man.<br /><br />BTW: Have you ever been to Texas? I've been to Corpus Christi once. Not too impressive. Hot, though.Robhttp://tomeoftheunknownblogger.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-77834863476662366462010-05-16T22:32:52.089-04:002010-05-16T22:32:52.089-04:00Mrs. Map is very involved in the local church choi...Mrs. Map is very involved in the local church choir, and up until very recently the priests thought she was a widow! (Who is this handsome bald man you have been seen taking an evening walk with?)<br /><br />All three daughters have been through the communion process now, with only the Youngest left for 'Confirmation'!<br /><br />So far, the eldest two have taken after their heathen Da, him not being a 'god fearing' type! Mrs. Map still holds out for the Youngest! (I hope she doesn't hold her breath!) :¬)<br /><br />(Hope the day was lovely for all though, it's a big thing for the kids, especially the little girls!)<br /><br />:¬)mapstewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159592046833798019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341308729189935273.post-670649548249357002010-05-16T21:50:59.251-04:002010-05-16T21:50:59.251-04:00she's a really cute kid. as for your ambivale...she's a really cute kid. as for your ambivalence? i understand. we want them grounded in family traditions, and clearly these traditions are important to your clan...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com