tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post2038578048746891704..comments2024-02-27T10:53:28.877-06:00Comments on Imprisoned in my Bones: The Skin of GodAnne Benderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795710781396825094noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-90777174171485949722012-08-05T14:52:01.831-05:002012-08-05T14:52:01.831-05:00This is beautiful Anne.This is beautiful Anne.Jennyhttp://www.suscipio4women.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-898361481104975952012-07-11T11:59:59.947-05:002012-07-11T11:59:59.947-05:00You have great children, Anne :) I just finished r...You have great children, Anne :) I just finished reading your post about John and now I read this wonderful post about you and Joe. It goes to show the power of example - your example. And who knows who else is paying attention and wondering about the "pious church lady"? I left out the old because you are not old :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-80837753948432480482012-07-11T11:05:36.249-05:002012-07-11T11:05:36.249-05:00Monica, you are so right-all that matters is God&#...Monica, you are so right-all that matters is God's opinion of my prayer. I hope I don't disappoint him!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195528409761980551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-35807209779293093252012-07-11T09:40:10.715-05:002012-07-11T09:40:10.715-05:00I understand how you feel about this. It seems li...I understand how you feel about this. It seems like nobody spends much time in thanksgiving after mass these days. I am always happy when the priest takes time for thanksgiving right after communion as a reminder to the congregation. Ususally I am the only one left in the pew when mass ends. I also feel like an old "pius" lady! But I guess the only thing that matters is what God thinks. And it is good to be a good example. I am glad your son became the "skin" of consolation for you.Monica https://www.blogger.com/profile/06880809740306892433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-1885966620350716252012-07-10T21:35:57.838-05:002012-07-10T21:35:57.838-05:00LuAnne,
I'm sure those people who are silentl...LuAnne,<br /><br />I'm sure those people who are silently kneeling will be glad to have you join them in prayer, and the Lord will be especially grateful for the extra time you spend with Him! Thanks for telling me about the "pull" that you have experienced! God bless you, my friend!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195528409761980551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-844761161191347852012-07-10T21:32:40.899-05:002012-07-10T21:32:40.899-05:00Karinann, I will continue to be a pious church lad...Karinann, I will continue to be a pious church lady until I die-I wouldn't know how to be anything else! And I love it whether I'm alone or with others, but today it really was a special treat to find my son there! God must have took pity on my loneliness or maybe He was just tired of my whining and wanted to give me something to really thank Him for! I'm sorry that you aren't able to remain after Mass these days-maybe it still works for you on Sundays? Thanks for your kind words!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195528409761980551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-86535875771780244762012-07-10T14:10:17.793-05:002012-07-10T14:10:17.793-05:00Anne,
Thank you for posting this. I've been ...Anne,<br /><br />Thank you for posting this. I've been feeling a "tug" lately after morning Mass, when I notice one or two people silently kneel down while the rest of us are leaving...I do believe that the "tug" has become a "pull".<br /><br />~Peace,<br /><br />LuAnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-85772890037419691002012-07-10T13:54:17.219-05:002012-07-10T13:54:17.219-05:00Anne,
This is such a beautiful and heartfelt post....Anne,<br />This is such a beautiful and heartfelt post. I can relate so much to this. When I first returned to the Church, I attended in a parish where I did as you do. I remained a good half hour after Mass~saying the rosary or just sitting in quiet gratitude with Jesus. While I am unable to remain this long these days, I know He has poured out His grace during those days.<br />You go right on being the pious church lady(I refuse to call you old!:)and maybe one day someone will join you. The chatter in the church after and before Mass drives me crazy; it just shouldn't be.<br />Thank you so much for sharing this~perhaps it will inspire someone to stay with Jesus a little longer after Mass.<br />God bless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124468084334204166noreply@blogger.com