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St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church

Thank you for visiting the St. Bernard Church web site. If you would like to share your thoughts with others who visit this web site, then feel free to add to this guestbook. Note that this area is not intended as a discussion board or complaint center - entries that do not fall within the bounds of good taste shall be summarily deleted without comment.


I had the good fortune to attend your church with a friend of mine last month and I was overwhelmed by the generosity and warmth of your members. Thank you and God bless.

Jonathan Hackett    
, Colorado USA - Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 3:56 AM.


I love your site. It gives me comfort and spiritual fulfillment at times when I am travelling and unable to attend mass. Thank you and God bless you.

Peter    peter_longfellow@comcast.net
L.A., California USA - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 10:24 AM.


I am the webmaster of http://saintbernardparish.com here in Ottawa and was intriged by the content of your website. Congratulations on bringing with most useful information. I especially liked the history page and read the entire page. I think I'll as our father if we can do a similar page. Bless you all...

Douglas Randall    randall0664@rogers.com    www.saintbernardparish.com
Ottawa, , ONTARIO CANADA - Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 12:30 AM.


I was looking for your Legion of Mary talent givers. I was here on holiday. GOD BLESS EVERYONE

ToniAnn Buschow    onelovelyldy@hotmail.com
Aiken, sc USA - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 7:52 PM.


Your website keeps me in touch with my roots and my faith. God Bless you.

Jim    Mindfelons@yahoo.com
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 7:20 PM.


My boyfriend took me bowling at St. Bernards school, and I was hooked. What a friendly and welcoming place.

http://www.freewebs.com/postmodernist/index.htm

Erin Herckis    
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 12:14 AM.


Dear Sirs: I have been trying to tie my family tree together, but I have trouble getting all the information I need. I had an aunt that went to St. Bernards, and was deeply involved in its workings. Her name was Bridget Dolan, married to Michael Dolan. She attended St. Bernards until she died in the mid nineteenth hundreds. I would appreciate it if you are able to give me information as to where she came from in Ireland.

Thank you.

Bernard J. Heavey, Jr.     Heavey0420@aol.com
Surfside Beach, SC USA - Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 4:38 PM.


I am sorry about your dad. He meant a lot to you all.

Love you Shamus,

Alexis     loveyoushamus@yahoo.com
North Kingstown, Rhode Island USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 8:20 AM.



I used to live in the area. Thanks for the memories.

Pat Smith    butchpat@gmail.com
Tampa, FL USA - Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 8:45 AM.


Hi, I attended St. Bernard's school during the years from about 1962-1967. I ultimately obtained a doctorate and a professional engineer license while also serving in the Army Reserve as a Colonel. I would like to get in touch with my old classmates before I totally forget who they are. Anthony Bodcijak was in my class, as was Richard Choquette, Patti Ryan, and many others. I think it was Sister Mary Elizabeth or Bridget who would recite the Wreck of the Hesperus when foul weather delayed our buses. My thanks to all those great teachers. alan.proffitt@comcast.net

Alan Proffitt    alan.proffitt@comcast.net
Marion, AR USA - Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 11:22 PM.


I went to grammer school at St Bernards, my whole family goes to St Bernards. My sister flies her daughter and her children in from CA for their Baptism. I intend to do the same.

Jim & Kathy Wells    sailorjim@earthlink.net
Palm Bay, Florida USA - Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 12:54 AM.


THIS IS AN INTRESTING SITE WITH LOT OF ARTICLES TO READ. I LIKE IT AND WILL COME VISIT AGAIN. I WAS DIRECTED BY MY WIFE.

ALA OWERRIA    OWERRI@MSN.COM
NEWBERG, OREGON USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 12:26 PM.


You have a beautiful community here. This has given me ideas for our website. God bless us all.

Rev. James Baker    rev.jamesbaker@yahoo.com
,  USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 5:27 PM.


Could you please add my sons, David and Daniel, to your prayer lists and
youth groups to pray for them. They are U.S. soldiers in Iraq for a year. They are miserable and do not want to be there. As you know, it is just getting worse there in Iraq every day. Pray for their protection, safety, and for their attitudes too. If possible, do a novena for them.

angie-mom to U.S. soldiers    angie_momma@hotmail.com
Mon, October 23, 2006 14:47.


I attended St. Bernard's from 1981-87 as a teenager. I remember well the parishioners I knew from NKHS, as well as the Church Choir and the member of the clergy, especially Fr. Plante, who I understand is doing rather well these days.

Currently I teach theology at a Catholic high school in Louisville, KY. Teenagers are a different now, but not too much.

Good luck and may God bless you all!

Paul Stokell    paul@stokell.us
Pewee Valley, KY USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 5:10 PM.


I am the social committee chair for our Parish. I was surfing the net looking for church dinner planning ideas and found your website. It is wonderful.

MGBADA EZE    mgbadajoseph@yahoo.com
LOME, LOME LOME TOGO - Monday, March 13, 2006 at 2:52 PM.


I am originally from St. Bernard Parish. I was baptized, confirmed and married there. I moved away in 1987. Each time I visit my "little St. Bernard", I grieve for its state. I have just looked at the 1974 photo of the church interior that you have on this web site. This is how I remember my God's lovely little home. How beautiful His Sanctuary was when He was the center of it!!! The changes these past 20 years have been sad to see. The beautiful altar and all the Holy reminders are gone and with the current position of His Holy Tabernacle, it looks as though the Lord has one foot out the door. I'm sure you think of the Lord as being the center of your parish. Why can't He be at the center of His home?? His Sanctuary is so empty!! Please consider moving Him back to His rightful place in His church. You will be surprised at what blessings your parish will receive when He TRULY becomes the center.

I had prayed in 2005, the "Year of the Eucharist", that you would move the Blessed Sacrament back to the Sanctuary of St. Bernard as many other parishes did. It's never too late. He would be so pleased!! The Lord should be "front and center" in our churches. We shouldn't have to be looking for Him and wonder where He is hidden. In the case of St. Bernard, the church is too small to have the Tabernacle located where it is. Please keep this in mind if a new church should be built. Make Him the center of ALL that you do.

Molly La Freniere Tognetti    drifter51@paxway.com
,  UK - Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:31:56 GMT


I was brought up a Catholic and the one truth l gained, was that getting 'right with God' does not involve Rome.

steve    steve799@hotmail.co.uk
,  UK - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 5:56 AM.


Please pray for PASTOR JOHN BOWERS that the LORD would REWARD him for his many years of ministry.

thank you

God Bless

S.O    
ERIE, PA USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 at 11:50 PM.


HALLELUJAH AND CAVALRY GREETINGS TO YOU!!!

susann    suhoff123@yahoo.de
,  GERMANY - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 5:05 PM.


i just watched cnn on st.bernard and im not sure if this is the same one but if so i would like to help if i can i own a roofing co. in chicago and cant afford to give $ but i have time,tools,and skills for free,please forward to the correct if i have it wrong

mike    apexroofing123@yahoo.com
chicago, il USA - Monday, February 6, 2006 at 11:39 PM.


We would be honored if you would visit and sign our Guest Book at christiandatemate.com. Please tell our readers about your ministry and let them know there is a friendly congregation in your area. In addition, we want to promote Christian businesses and ministries and help them become known on the web. Your site is warm and exalts the name of Jesus! Gods Blessings, Steve Barrett

Steve Barrett    webmaster@christiandatemate.com
Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, February 6, 2006 at 12:51 PM.


a tree of knowledge in your soul will grow

Icculus    church.helpingfriendlybook@gmail.com
,  USA - Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 1:57 AM.


Nice site. Best wishes.

Micha    michasb666@yahoo.de
,  USA - Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 3:43 PM.


Nice site.

Brent Pennell        http://www.gracechapelchurch.org/
Springfield, Missouri USA - Monday, January 2, 2006 at 5:45 PM.


nice site *s* Please visit mine. http://www.geocities.com/angela2soul/pray.html

Angela    
,  USA - Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 7:45 PM.


Natural Family Planning forum:

www.geocities.com/nfpboard

Catholic    
,  USA - Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 1:26 PM.


We praise God for each that are doing their part to assist in winning others to Jesus Christ. Keep pressing forward. God Bless. Here is some information that's of importance to Missionaries and outreach ministers. fishingforsouls.com offers all the gospel tracts you want online, as often as you like, Free of charge. These are based on KJV scripture. They are very good. "Surfing"

Surfing for Jesus        
,  USA - Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 11:51 AM.


How do u get info on catholics on this website im not in this church i just need to know some stuff about catholics for an assessment

Jimbob    jimbobnonob_12@hotmail.co.uk    
London,  UK - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 1:22 PM.


It is a good website. I'm a seminarian from Kenya and I would like to know more about christianity in your country. May God bless you all and may the soul of our beloved pope rest in peace. I would also be happy to meet a seminarian from your country.

joseph    bwirejoe2004@yahoo.com    non
Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya - Friday, April 8, 2005 at 3:28 AM.


Cool site. The pope just died. I can't believe it.

Jim        http://www.popesearch.com/
dallas, tx USA - Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 7:25 PM.


Lets all do our part in spreading the words of life and Life Jewels by Dr. John Willke, 1-minute pro-life message.

St. Bernard Pray for us!

Bernard    b4life@excerptsofinri.com    http://www.excerptsofinri.com/drwillke-ewtn.html
,  USA - Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 7:54 PM.


I ATTENDED CHURCH AND FINISHED JR HIGH SCHOOL AT ST BERNARD. I WAS IN THE CLASS OF 1957. I DID VISIT LAST YEAR FOR THE REUNION AND WOULD LIKE TO KEEP THE OLD CHURCH IN PLACE.


ROBERT J. ROMANELLI    Lupibo@juno.com    
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073, FLORIDA 32073 USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 7:56 AM.


VAVO-

GOD WAS ALWAYS WITH ME. YOU ARE IN MY SPIRT AND MY PRAYERS. I AM NOW TAKING OVER YOUR JOB BECAUSE WE WERE BOTH RELIGIOUS.

alexis    alexismonica    
NK, RI USA - Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 3:37 PM.


Grandma Manning-

Thank you for reading to me when I was smaller. Thank you for telling me to make your Casserole during Christmas.

alexis daluz     alexismonica@msn.com    
NK, RI USA - Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 3:35 PM.



Merry Christmas & Thank you for your site! I see many postings on line about what to do with a loved ones funeral flowers or wedding flowers for that matter. Having the flowers made into a rosary is a perfect way to keep the memories for a life time. Keepsakerosaries.com does this. It is a beautiful keepsake and also is used as a family heirloom.

michelle    sistersrosaries@optonline.net    www.keepsakerosaries.com
haverstraw, ny USA - Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 9:26 AM.


For God so loved the World that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him

should not perish, but have everlasting life.(john 3:16)

mike-england    michael.randell2004@ntlworld.com    http://www.jesusforums.net
uk, uk England - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 5:23 PM.


Christian greetings,you have a dynamic and spirited site.I am Danny Haszard Bangor Maine former member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Rockland Massachusetts.I am NOW a Christian and a counter-cult educator.God bless all your endeavors."Happy are the pure in heart".[Matthew 5:8]

Danny Haszard    Rollingthunderboywonder@yahoo.com    http://www.DannyHaszard.com
Bangor , Maine USA - Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 2:03 PM.


God bless you in your wonderful ministry.

Chester McCoy    demonpossession@mail2me.com    http://www.demon-possession.com
Indianapolis, IN USA - Sunday, November 7, 2004 at 2:32 PM.


Hi there

WOW very nice site keep up the good work!!!!!! It nice to see such sites promoting life, God Loves YOU!!!!

I would like to share with you a film called - Tilly a message of HOPE and healing and forgiveness, its a heartwarming story based on a true story.
it will touch your heart.

http://www.excerptsofinri.com/tilly.html

Bernard Mary    b4life@excerptsofinri.com    http://www.excerptsofinri.com/tilly.html
,  USA - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 11:38 AM.


Nice page, doing good work! Wish all parishioners God's blessings, will pray for the work of the pastor too.

Hans van den Berg    tiggerhans@yahoo.com    
Delft/NL, Bandung/Indonesia,  Holland but in Indonesia - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 12:09 PM.



Beautiful website. Enjoy searching Catholic Church websites. Would love to hear from anyone who would like an Email Pal from Pennsylvania. I am 51 and Catholic. Married. No children. Love the outdoors and animals. Work full time. Would love to hear from you.

Theresa Wyzinski    Polaris02@aol.com    
, Pennsylvania USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 9:45 AM.


But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we are healed. ~ Isaiah 53:3-5 ~


"Meditate on My Passion and unite yourself to the cross.
Follow the path of your Messiah the one who suffered for your sins in the garden, the one who was scourged at the pillar and the one who bared the weight of the Cross
and walked the road to Calvary. "

bernard mary    b4life@excerptsofinri.com    http://www.excerptsofinri.com/passion_of_christ.html
,  USA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 11:03 PM.


I like learning about other people's religions

Ms Loki Schadenfreude    loki_schadenfreude@yahoo.co.uk    
,  Switzerland - Sunday, May 9, 2004 at 4:47 PM.


Very nice site but a bit slow sometimes

Father Warmmilk    churchofthebrownstar@ilse.nl    
,  UK - Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 9:53 AM.


Thank you so much for letting me sign your guest-book.
I hope you are well and doing alright in these last days, if not and hurting, suffering, going through some troublesome times then donÃt hesitate to visit our site and read the messages by Brother Steve and contact him as well.
May God richly bless you, love Brother Lee.

Brother Lee        http://www.4hurtingchristians.com
,  UK - Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 7:30 AM.


Christ has risen! He has risen indeed!

Howard    htlcto@yahoo.com    www.htlcto.org
Thousand Oaks, CA USA - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at 12:53 AM.


Christ is Risen!

David    wolf@riewe.com    http://orthodox.riewe.com
Dallas, TX USA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 4:14 PM.


lovely site

Father Corbin    father.corbin@holychurch.co.uk    
,  USA - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 4:43 AM.


Your site is a true blessing

jr        http://www.internetnewsdaily.com
,  USA - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 5:36 PM.


Mel GibsonÃs œPASSION” and the blood and water of Jn. 19:34:
Fascinatinging new view of something filmed but not explained.
Very biblical and concisely written. Illustrated with drawings. Click:
http://home.earthlink.net/~tonybadillo/passion.html

YOU ARE WELCOME TO LINK AND ALSO COPY THIS
EMAIL MESSAGE AND SEND IT TO OTHERS.

Tony        
sa, tx USA - Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 11:48 PM.


I am just a lowly, humble poet, and common working man trying to plant a seed in the heart of humanity.
http://www.geocities.com/michaelrroth/TRUTH.html

Michael R. Roth    michaelrroth@wildmail.com    http://truth.here.ws/
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin USA - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 9:40 PM.


I love this page. It looks really nice and good. Keep it up

asaba owerri    homeboy_owerri_asaba@aba.us    http://www.hommynews.us
aba, IMO lagos - Monday, March 1, 2004 at 11:59 AM.


I very much appreciate the site. Have look at our website to see what the Catholic Church is involved with the people and their lives according to the Gospel Values. I love to interact and exchange news and views. God bless you

Fr.A.Showry    xry@rediffmail.com    www.mrws.info
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh India - Friday, February 27, 2004 at 6:45 PM.


I am the social committee chair for our Parish. I was surfing the net looking for church dinner planning ideas and found your website. It is wonderful. It is easy to see that you have a very involved and committed congregation.

Carolyn    dbrown1@consolidated.net    
Taylorville, Illinois USA - Monday, February 9, 2004 at 2:57 PM.


There is a purple ribbon project that was started in the Heavens that is becoming highly commendable. Light poles, trees and churches are being decorated with these purple ribbons. The purple ribbons represent the glorious return of Jesus Christ. The second advent of Christ will be the most wonderful event the world has ever experienced. The purple ribbons represent Jesus' return in the sky and not on land. Purple represents glory and the wonderful return of our Lord.

There is a spiritual wickedness that lies in the spiritual world that must be defeated. Here is a link to more than 900 names of demons that must be defeated: http://www.geocities.com/paul49200/demons.html. This spiritual wickedness is responsible for much of the evil that abides in our world, such as the destruction of the Twin Towers. Be aware that our world will end in nuclear wars if these these demons are not defeated. Below, I have included knowledge of the wicked Pagan Goddesses that must be defeated.

Kali Ma is the ever becoming, ever destroying force of Life. She is both unimaginable horror and abundant bliss. She is seen in the deadly dance of antelope and lion. Labyris is a Sacred Goddess Symbol. Labyrs, Sagarus, Halbryce, and Labyris are all names for this symbol of Goddess power and authority. There is a Sacred Crystal dedicated to the Goddess of the Brazilian Sea. The Moon of Yemaya is named "a lua de Ijemanja" in honor of the Goddess and the Brazilian land. Ephesus was the greatest Temple City in Asia Minor. It was dedicated to the Goddess Artemis Diana. The Knot of Inanna is sacred to the Goddess. Astarte is also known as Astarat and Astoreth. The Bull and the Dove are especially sacred to Astarte and Astoreth. The Goddess is often pictured wearing horns. The Egg is a sacred symbol of Astarte, representing fecundity, new life and the powers of the Goddess. The Pomegranate, the "fruit bearing eggs" is an important part of Her sacred rites. Pomegranite is also central to the rites of Kore-Persephone, as well as other Goddesses. Goddess Brigid's Cross is a woven wheel of the year that marks the cycles of Nature and is sacred to the Goddess. This piece is a good example of how the Celts and other indigenous people found ways of keeping the Pagan beliefs of their ancestors alive, despite their forced conversion to christianity.

Please note that a similar purple ribbon campaign was started in Desert Storm which regard our American soldiers for their safety and safe return home. Purple ribbons are becoming highly commendable today and it would be great to implement both the Return of Christ and our American soldiers with the purple ribbon campaign!

Ricky    Jesusisking79@funwebmail.com    
,  USA - Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 12:00 PM.


Nice site. All involved must be loved by Him.

Patrick        
,  USA - Friday, January 23, 2004 at 10:47 AM.


For answers to your questions about the Catholic Faith, visit Catholic Answer. http://www.msnusers.com/CatholicAnswer/
Discussion forum format.

Lisa        
http://www.msnusers.com/CatholicAnswer/
, KY USA - Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 3:28 PM.


THE SONGS OF TEN VIRTUES

1. Filial Piety
The first virtue is filial piety. The bounties bestowed by parents are as great as the mountain.
We should therefore take care of them day and night. And the most important thing of all is to make them happy.

2. Brotherly Love
The second virtue is called brotherly love. Brothers and sisters should live in harmony.
They should always consult each other and also encourage each other. And we also must treat our friends and relatives like our own brothers.
3. Loyalty
The third virtue is loyalty. We should love our people and our country. We must be conscientious in performing our duties.
Let us build a strong and prosperous nation.
4. Sincerity
The fourth virtue is known as sincerity. Deal with others with sincerity.
What has been promised must always be kept. A promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold.
5. Courtesy
The fifth virtue is courtesy. Protecting the young and respecting the aged in an expression of courtesy.
Be humble and respectful. Courtesy will please everybody.
6. Justice
The sixth virtue is justice. Fairness and unselfishness are important. Help those in need; be generous in charity.
Don't be arrogant; don't flatter those in authority; but just follow the truth.
7. Honesty
The seventh virtue is honesty. Everyone should keep his heart pure, untarnished by material desire.
Be pure; live a simple and pre life. Be satisfied with what we have and be as happy as immortals.
8. Sense Of Shame
The eighth virtue is the sense of shame. Don't be tempted by wealth and sex.
Understand what is right and what is wrong. A gentleman will never feel ashamed to correct his mistake.
9. Humanity
The ninth virtue is humanity. Respect the aged and be generous to the poor. Be careful of gifts from nature and always follow the path of humanity.
Benevolence and universal love will always benefit the people.
10. Wisdom
The tenth virtue is wisdom. Be interested in the current affairs and try to enrich your knowledge. Differentiate what is good and what is evil.

EIGHT GOOD RULES

1. Don't Cheat: Don't Be False
Say what you really mean. Truth must never be twisted. Words and deeds must never contradict each other.
2. Don't Be Greedy: Don't Be Preposterous
Be always satisfied with what you have. A single greedy act will hurt justice.
Preposterous act is the root of calamity.
3. Don't Be Arrogant: Don't Be Lazy
Respect those with authority; be friendly to your subordinate. Be careful in your work.
Pragmatism is the aim.
4. Don't Grumble: Don't Hate Others
Life would be very carefree if we know how to forgive. Mutual hatred makes both parties miserable. both would only suffer.
Help to spread this 10+8 traditional Chinese values from Lao Tzu and Confucius and make this world a better place to live, like heaven on earth.
original chinese script on http://aooi.tripod.com

Alan Ooi    shanghairedwood@mail.china.com    
,  USA - Monday, December 29, 2003 at 2:50 AM.


Superb site - please keep it up. A pleasure to look round and see others doing His work.

Rev. John Dee    probonopublic0@lycos.com    
,  USA - Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 10:23 AM.


DEAR FATHER,
YOUR PARISH WEB SITE IS BEAUTIFUL, AND IT WOULD SEEM THAT YOUR PARISH HAS A BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
IN JESUS AND MARY,
LYNN

    lynn40top@hotmail.com    
providence, ri USA - Friday, December 12, 2003 at 7:01 AM.


I love this site...

With deepest repsect and love in the Lord.

Arthur    bootlegvrc@fsmail.net    
Pendle, OK USA - Monday, December 8, 2003 at 4:57 PM.


Lovely site. God bless.

Tamara    tamarapax@swift-mail.com    
,  USA - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 5:08 PM.


People seem to pray for almost everything: health, safety, security, good grades in school, job promotion, wealth, or for loftier goals like world peace and an end to human suffering. Prayer is also used for ill, calling upon "God" for conceit, fraud, or revenge.
But do these innumerable prayers actually work? Does prayer affect outcomes?
If a person contracts a disease, his or her family may pray for their recovery. When the patient gets better, the family may think that the prayers caused the healing
If a woman becomes pregnant, she and her husband may pray for a healthy child. When the child is born in good health, the couple may believe that their prayers were answered.

If a hurricane threatens to destroy a home, the occupants may pray for their safety. If the house is spared, the residents may assume that the prayers protected them.
In each of these examples, however, it is unlikely the prayers had anything to do with the outcomes. Although some claim that prayers give comfort to believers in distress, this is hardly a reason to presume they actually affect outcomes.

When someone prays, even silently, it is assumed that the person is appealing to a "higher power" or an "Almighty God." Christians, for instance, claim that their "God" is all-powerful and responds directly to individual or collective prayers.

But not all prayers are answered, as many people who pray for healing or survival die nonetheless. Those who pray for safety and security are still robbed or beaten. Students who pray for good test grades often fail anyway. Employees who pray for promotion are still rejected or laid-off from their jobs. Even if prayer appears to work sometimes, it certainly does not work all of the time.

I will argue, however, that prayer does not work at all; that it is at best a superfluous mental exercise; a last-ditch attempt to escape from reality when control of a situation either is or seems to be lost.

Observe that prayer is only claimed to work under conditions where the desired result is probable within reason. In the three examples above, the absence of prayer would not have changed the outcome.

If a person's arm or leg is bitten off and eaten by a shark, no prayer will cause the limb to grow back. If a person dies and is buried, no prayer is going to bring the deceased back to life. If a house burns to the ground, no prayer will cause the structure to restore itself. If an airplane breaks apart and crashes into the ocean, no prayer will return the aircraft to the sky and safe landing.

Millions of believers pray for world peace, yet wars have raged around the planet unabatedly for centuries. Prayers for an end to human suffering have had no effect, as millions of children continue to starve to death every year.

Prayer does not affect outcomes anymore than animal sacrifices, astrological events, or voodoo spells. The fact that prayer never works in situations where the desired result is not already probable within reason, is either proof that prayer does not work at all or that "God" is limited in power.

In this matter, the principle of parsimony (Occam's Razor) leads logical minds to conclude that prayer has no effect on anything. Prayer is superfluous at best, but for some, prayer is a delusion, and in extreme cases may become a harmful neurosis.

Brooke        
,  USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 11:42 PM.


Greetings! I wanted to take a moment to express how blessed I was to visit your site today.
Love is the most wonderful Feeling in the whole world, loving the Lord meaning the life,
Jesus is true love, Pray and learn how to forgive others .
Best wishes, God Bless.

Deda    galleria@galleriadiamonds.com    http://www.galleriadiamonds.com
Houston, Texas USA - Sunday, October 19, 2003 at 11:23 PM.


I found your Church through Google. For non-Catholics, I would highly recommend the book Catholicism for Dummies. It's what caused me to revert to Catholicism.

In Christ,
William

William        http://triunegod.proboards6.com
,  USA - Friday, October 3, 2003 at 12:45 PM.


I am just a lowly, humble poet, and common working man trying to plant a seed in the heart of humanity. http://thoughts.url4life.com/

Michael R. Roth    michaelrroth@cyberwebmail.com    http://truth.url4life.com/
Beaver Dam, WI USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 9:21 PM.


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www.jp2-jubilee.org
DESTELBERGEN/BELGIUM, BELGIUM BELGIUM - Sunday, September 7, 2003 at 8:48 AM.


Greetings! I wanted to take a moment to express how blessed I was to visit your site today. It is truly special. May God continue to bless His work in your hands as you minister for Him. God Bless You!

Katrina Novak    153 House Churches

Kristina Novak    Kristina@153HouseChurches.com    http://groups.msn.com/153housechurches
Western, Ohio USA - Friday, September 5, 2003 at 2:20 PM.


hi dear friend...
i find a great url.
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They have nice graphics to download.
But they need help...
Maybe you can help them.

mary    mumas@pchome.com    http://www.bomea.com.tw
hk, 22 Hong Kong - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 5:03 AM.


We came up to Wickford this past weekend to celebrate the marriage of our sister at your lovely parish. We were taken by the beauty and charm of the town, but were blown away by the charm and grace of your parish.

The bride's grandmother and grandfather were members of your church for decades. She remembers fondly going to church with her grandmother "Lu" whenever she stayed with her at the cottage.

Thank you for opening your arms, your church, and your hearts this past weekend.

The Hadsall's
-Mt Airy, MD

        
Suburban Maryland, MD USA - Monday, August 4, 2003 at 9:32 PM.


I wanted just to say hi. When we were part of the community, Fr.Charles Fountain was the priest. He helped my husband with his conversion to Catholicism and both of our sons made their First Communion in St.Bernards. It is still a beautiful church. God Bless and thank you.

Linda Foster    queets2@mhcable.com    
South Cairo, NY USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 6:08 PM.


Wow, I never thought I'd be back at St. Bernards. I attended school at St. Bernards in 1968-69 during second grade. Unfortunately the school closed the next year and I attended school on base till my family was transfered. I still remember Sister Gail, (who ever had a nun attend their birthday party!), Amy (I wish I could remember her last name) and Paul Drumm, (he of Kenyon Mill and Food TV fame!). Dodge ball in the parking lot out back was a second graders dream. I'm glad to see the building's still there. Best to all!

Peter        http://www.dsl-aktion.net
,  USA - Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 5:51 AM.


You have a wonderful Catholic web site! Keep up your good work for the Lord! I wish you all God's blessings!

Ron (God's Love)    rgreib@yahoo.com    http://www.geocities.com/ron_greib/
,  USA - Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 2:24 PM.


I'm planning to move to Wickford and would like to know if there is a Cursillo Ultreya in the area? Please email me any info on this. I have been to your church and enjoy reading the weekly reflections.

Thanks

Tony Micheletti    tonym@amvac.com    
,  USA - Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 2:36 PM.


Nice website. Please see my website for information on how to protect kids.

Colleen Morse    colleenmorse@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/tigerhawksoars/howpedophilesoperate.html
St. Paul, MN USA - Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 10:22 PM.


May god bless us.

ashanka    ashans20002001@yahoo.com    
lome, lome togo - Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 6:06 PM.


OUR MISSION HOUSE WOULD WELCOME APPLICATION FOR SPONSORSHIP.WE POSSESS FUNDS DONATED TO CONTINUE THE SPREAD OF GOD'S GOOD WORK.SEND YOUR EMAIL AND AND PETITION .WE WOULD BE GLAD TO RESOND TO EARLIER APPLICANTS.

Father Raymond Okere    fr_raymondo@yahoo.com    
Owerri, Imo State Nigeria - Friday, February 28, 2003 at 12:09 PM.


FREE Outreach training kit, and consulting services. Pray that God will bless this ministry to reach more souls for HIM.

Acts 1:8 Ministry        http://www.acts18.org
,  USA - Sunday, February 9, 2003 at 7:01 PM.


Dear Father:
As you are aware, God has given our faith some very wonderful gifts to get close to Him. These gifts are:
Monthly confession
Daily communion
Reading the Bible daily
Fasting
Praying the rosary daily. (All 3 mysteries)
Would you be willing to encourage your congregation to more firmly plant these in their lives? I want to humbly testify that in practicing these things with the heart and with the help of Mary that the peace of Christ has come into my life. I would like everyone to share in my discovery.
May God Bless.

Chris        
,  USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 6:39 PM.


Greetings, I found your site through "Anthony's Pasta Sauce & Meatballs" and assuming the chef is the Church's webmaster, yes? Must share a story. My husband made me search out a recipe for braciole. Sad to say, we don't work well together and I don't like cooking very much anyway and this was to be a joint effort for a company dinner with Christian friends . BUT... the time we spent putting this deal together went so well,that we actually enjoyed it and each other. There was a whole conviction thing going on about doing things with my husband that he really enjoys and doing it with a good spirit . NOW, I saw an e-mail on your site from a poor man in Phoenix who couldn't believe christians believed in all that bible stuff. How could the poor thing believe that the Lord can work through a christian man posting a recipe on the internet. God bless all of you. We surely got our little blessing.. the fentons

sandra fenton        
saco, Maine USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 6:33 PM.


Prayer Letter Dear brother in Christ, I greet you in the glorious name of our Lord and savior Jesus christ. Dear brother I am so glad that I make known about ministry concerning service of God to you.Having the great burden towards the perishing souls we get involved in outreach Gospel. As you know that our country people most of them are idol worshippers and illiterates they are not willing to know that JESUS CHRIST is the Saviour of the world.Even through we are facing many problems and persecutions in all aspects from some powerful groups(You may know Bro.Graham Stains incident)we are going on in doing the Lord`s service in faith. In these bad days our who focus on activities of young people to fell victims and to turn away from the right path.They are gradually attracted by T.V.serials and Internet illegal sites and they are wasting their time.Sobeing forced by Holy Spirit we established a Library by name"HERMON Reading Room".We hope people may avail of this ministry and get some advantage. So dear brother kindly send your free Christian literature/material what ever the material available with you.So that you can support our ministry.Kindly up hold our ministry in your valuable prayers. Your answer will be gratefully received.Involve and support us to fulfill the goals.we expect favorable reply so that the Lord may move the situation here forward. We are praying very much for your ministry. [our ministries:Evangelism,Sunday Schools,Out reach Gospel ministry,Tracts distribution] Thanking you Your`s in HIM, (dayal) [evangelist] Contact us: HERMON Reading Room 4-16-200,1,Bharath Pet, GUNTUR - 522 002 [A.P.] INDIA.

K.Prabhu Dayal        
Guntur, A.P ,  India - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 6:31 PM.


Hi, this is Alfredo from Argentina. I met Jim & Cathy and the whole Hill family on Feb-1990 and since then I learned that God's REAL LOVE can be seen trough this kind of people. Calvary, it ain't kind of good to be "proud" of things...but you should be, at least of one though...to have this family as members of your church family. Also Luis's life added to the Hill's family shows that God is pleased with the Hills. I WANT TO THANK YOU JIM & CATHY for loving me and trust me in many ways, that was excactly what I needed when I met you. When God will give me a family...I will remember you and will have a great example and guide to know how to rise up my kids and take care of my family, and follow God no MATTER HOW TOUGH THE WAY GETS...Your lifes have blessed me, my church, my friends, my relatieves, people I know. Being close to you was-is-will be a present from God to my life. THANK YOU JIM, CATHY, NOVAH, AMBER & BILLY JAMES. His Heart Missions, would be such a blessing in Argentina that I can't waint no more to start doing something to see God's will being done, and add my life to his service right there. Love and miss from Argentina, Alfre.- Keep it up Luis & Novah, there is so much to conquer already! don't you worry for the future, it's up to God! ain't that cool! chau, saludos desde Argentina- Resistencia - Chaco (lugar de gente linda y querendona)

Alfredo Milford Magni Sozzi         
,  USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 6:29 PM.


6/11/02 I have been looking for a church for almost 3 years that would have the same beliefs as want my parents has taught me so I can continue my personal relationship with Christ. After checking out your website I will be attending your church for the first time. This will be the third time I have been to a church in three years for something other than a wedding, funeral or Christmas Eve service. I hope that Sunday will be the first of many Sunday's I spend with you. See You Sunday, Kari

Kari Yarnall        
Lenhartsville, PA USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 6:27 PM.


As diverse as our country is as well as our cities I can no longer see why we must remain just korean. To do so in a community such as ours would mean that our church lies to itself and denies the life of people outside of the church that needs to hear the word of god even tho it may come from korean. We need to make room for and build acceptance among others as well as other asians no matter what they are Japanese,Vietnamese,Hong Kong,Chinese. As in the bible it was said to go out in the world and spread the word of GOD. How can we do this as we are doing now? White church, Black church, Asian church. It means nothing until we accept all. For this reason I am leaving the ministry and starting my own that can truly reflect the real meaning of preaching and living the word of GOD in truth and faith. This message goes to all in PA,MD,DC,VA Korean churches are a mile long and an inch thick. I am sick of seeing church news letters with just our asian friends and pastors even tho our churches have other races in them. Shame on us for excluding them. In peace and truth. Fellow Korean

just think        
, PA USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 6:24 PM.


CITY OBSERVATIONS A white-haired woman crosses through the city square, her tattered dress is soiled as she walks by. Pushing a beat-up grocery cart, she ignores the hostile stares, and calls out to the lunch-time crowd, "can you spare a dime?" I watch her and I sadly wonder why. Why is this woman homeless? How did this happen? Where's her family? Why does she choose to live this life? Does she have someone who loves her and considers her a friend? Who looks out for her in the darkness of the night? Has she ever been shown the love of Jesus Christ? Teens gather on the corner with their cigarettes in hand; they curse and yell at rival groups who're walking by. It's the middle of the day, and they're skipping school again. They cop a 'tude; they think they're cool; they flash a knife. I watch them and I sadly wonder why. Where are the families of these precious children? Is there any one who cares about their lives? With mommas hooked on drugs and dads who've left them, they feed emotions - starved of love - by starting fights. Have they ever been shown the love of Jesus Christ? Oh, Jesus, let me go beyond the wondering. At the very least, I can pray for these I see, instead of standing back, watching, and pondering. They need you. And I know you. Jesus, use me. Let me show them your precious love and tender mercy. I don't want to be a spectator anymore. The city is not well. For so many, it's a living censored. They need you. And I know you. Use me, Lord. --Cheri Henderson

Cheri Henderson         
Waynesville, Ohio USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 6:22 PM.


Wow, I never thought I'd be back at St. Bernards. I attended school at St. Bernards in 1968-69 during second grade. Unfortunately the school closed the next year and I attended school on base till my family was transfered. I still remember Sister Gail, (who ever had a nun attend their birthday party!), Amy (I wish I could remember her last name) and Paul Drumm, (he of Kenyon Mill and Food TV fame!). Dodge ball in the parking lot out back was a second graders dream. I'm glad to see the building's still there. Best to all!

Michael Jarrell        
Fishers, Indiana USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 2:15 PM.


In paragraph 1036, the 1992 "Catechism of the Catholic Church" infallibly defines the doctrine that the lost are many and the saved are few - even among Catholics. It does so by quoting Matthew 7:13-14. In Matthew 7:13-14 Christ is clearly saying that few Catholics are saved, since he is clearly speaking to those who hear and know him. The doctrine that few Catholics are saved, only involves those who have reached the age of reason, and can choose between good and evil. All who die as baptized infants are saved. A catechism is a summary of doctrine. The "Catechism of the Catholic Church" is a universal catechism, imposed on the Universal Church, by Pope John Paul 11. A Pope cannot impose errant doctrine on the Universal Church. Therefore, the doctrine that few Catholics are saved, is infallible. The Saints always taught that few Catholics are saved, therefore, people made greater efforts to save their souls. As a result, many souls were saved. The Saints always pointed out that Matthew 7:13-14 teaches that few Catholics are saved. I believe that it is time for us to follow the example of the Saints, and to defend the doctrine that the lost are many and the saved are few - even among Catholics.

Joseph V. Simon        
Richland Center, , Wisconsin  USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 2:10 PM.


I was blessed to have attended St. Bernard's in the early nineties and took my third degree as a Knight at that time. Father Halloran helped me get back on my feet during a troubled time and Dorothy Maduski agreed to have be come in as organist at a time when I knew only 1 or two pieces. That gave birth to what is today a thriving career. I shall be eternally grateful.

Joseph Ireland    jireland@beethoven.com    
Exton, PA USA - Monday, January 6, 2003 at 6:03 PM.


You have a wonderful web site! Keep up your good work for the Lord! I wish you all God's blessings!

Ron (God's Love)        http://www.geocities.com/ron_greib/
,  USA - Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 12:27 PM.


HELLO TO PEOPLE OF GOD,IT'S ALWAYS MY JOY TO BE WITH PEOPLE OF GOD AND AM GREETING YOU IN OUR LORD JESUS.FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME raphisms@yahoo.co.uk. I LOVE MISSING UP WITH PEOPLE WITH STRING FAITH. WISHING YOU ALL GOOD LUCK IN JESUS NAME.
REMAIN BLESS.

RAPHAEL    raphisms@yahoo.co.uk    
LAGOS STATE, LA  - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 2:15 PM.


Wow, I never thought I'd be back at St. Bernards. I attended school at St. Bernards in 1968-69 during second grade. Unfortunately the school closed the next year and I attended school on base till my family was transfered. I still remember Sister Gail, (who ever had a nun attend their birthday party!), Amy (I wish I could remember her last name) and Paul Drumm, (he of Kenyon Mill and Food TV fame!). Dodge ball in the parking lot out back was a second graders dream. I'm glad to see the building's still there. Best to all!

Michael Jarrell        
Fishers, Indiana USA - Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 12:12 AM.


Nice site. Cheers from Canada

Bill        www.canadatrustrx.com
Winnipeg,  Canada - Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 12:07 PM.


I am wondering if anyone would like to read the Christian story of my son, Andy. He died suddenly just before his 17th birthday, and a year beforehand he wrote of his life with God. It is on the front page of our website at http://www.thepalfreymans.freeserve.co.uk Thankyou, and may God bless you all.

Cilla        http://www.thepalfreymans.freeserve.co.uk
,  England - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 1:58 PM.


Please visit my book on-line " In the footstep of jesus" and read about how GOD have helped me in 2 years to survived in a new country....

Eva    eva_26@mailcity.com    http://usa.internations.net/health/franklin/intro.htm

Virginia Beach, Va USA - Thursday, November 7, 2002 at 2:28 PM.


Hi
We would like to invite you to visit our website
Walking with the LORD.
Http://www.walkingwiththelord.com
You can make a prayer request, ask a question about GOD, listen to a
sermon, have bible study....
We pray that your walk with Jesus will be a closer one.
Thanks
Walking with the LORD

WALKING WITH THE LORD        http://www.walkingwiththelord.com
,  USA - Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at 12:49 PM.


I'm very pleased to have found this blessed site and the opportunity to share with you my work.

I'm the author of "A Young Girl's Crimes", which is a highly gripping and controversial Christian novel about one young woman's descent into murder and sexual perversion and attempt to redeem herself through moral spiritual Biblical values. But can she escape her dark past? It's based on my study of real-life case histories of women and girls who started out doing "bad things" but change their lives for good through God. I molded these factual stories into the story of one girl, Flora. I HOPE YOU'LL CHECK OUT THE LINK I HAVE PROVIDED HERE and give my book a read, it will give you a powerful realistic understanding of mortal sin and spiritual redemption, and I'm told its an extremely entertaining read as well. Please email me afterwards with your thoughts. Thanks very much for supporting a young new author :).

David Rehak    d.rehak@shaw.ca
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/
1591290562/qid%3D1018566166/ref%3Dsr%
5F11%5F0%5F1/002-5639384-4021659
,  Canada - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 8:10 PM.


Father Dennis, you are wonderful. You are the only pastor whose homilies can hold my short attention. Dawn, you rock! YOu are my role model. You have done so much for the youth. I LOVE ST. BERNARDS!!!

Brittany        
N.K, R.I USA - Monday, October 21, 2002 at 1:17 PM.


What a wonderful site! Excellent resources to support the Christian on the Net.

Inviting you to drop by www.ChristianReporter.com for some rather off-beat Christian news.

Blessings!

Rev. Brian        http://www.ChristianReporter.com
,  USA - Friday, October 11, 2002 at 10:55 PM.


Faith is the gift from God. May Good Lord bless your work

Fr.Andrew Luanda    ahemile@hotmail.com    
Dar es Salaam,  Tanzania - Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 2:22 AM.


Peace!

Cindy Hunsanger    cynthialouiseh@yahoo.com    
, Minnesota USA - Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 1:32 PM.


lovely site hope to hear from you.gmen i don reach here ooh

kofi abayomi    guyman@mugu.com    
, ghana USA - Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 8:49 AM.


My family had the opportunity to visit St. Bernadettes on August 11, and found your parish both friendly and wonderful! God bless your entire parish family.

May I comment on Mr. Simon's message on Catechism pp 1036. May I state I have the 1994 Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the New American Bible, where I opened to Matthew 7:13-14. I note that the word "saved" is not used in either location. We must remember that Christ saves, nothing we do can save ourselves. Of course, staying free of mortal sin, and regularly attending reconciliation puts us in God's grace. The path is narrow when we take it alone; but Christ's death opens the gate for those who seek him. Only God can define what is few and many. I agree we must work to save souls, but focusing on God's love for us gives me hope for eternity.

Please respond if you have any thoughts on this topic.

Ronald Klinczar
St. Bernadettes, Orchard Park, NY

Ronald Klinczar    rklinczar@acres.com    
Orchard Park, NY USA - Monday, August 19, 2002 at 11:10 PM.


Christians, Jews and Muslims should be united to be God's holy people.

Ralf Biermann    threetimeseight@aol.com    

Schwerte,  Germany - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 4:45 AM.


Leaves of Prayer - Scriptural Passages and Catholic Reflections For Those Who Enjoy Nature.
ISBN: 0-595-23707-X, Jul-2002.
Now available from iUniverse (including online browsing option)
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/
book_detail.asp?isbn=0%2D595%2D23707%2DX

Anthony Brach    anthonybrach@catholicexchange.com
http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/leavesofprayer/
Melrose, MA USA - Monday, July 29, 2002 at 10:25 AM.



Keep up the good work here. Please feel free to visit 2 Be Friends and sign the guestbook, better still add your own site to our Christian community directory. There is always hope, especially if we stick together, support each other, so please join our forum and lets grow and fellowship together, lets comfort and support each other and have a laugh as well doing so. Your's Webby-Lee of 2 Be Friends Christian Community (Where friends matter).

Webby-Lee    
    http://www.2befriends.com
,  UK - Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 3:05 AM.


Do you want to meet other Catholics for fun, fellowship, making friends, finding penpals or possibly
even relationships?
CatholicFriendship offers a great place for building faith and interacting with others.

Bill        http://www.CatholicFriendship.com
NYC, NY USA - Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 11:07 PM.


I'm researching the Padmos family tree and I'd like to get in touch with Loraine Padmos.

Mariska    risromijn@zeelandnet.nl    

,  Netherlands - Sunday, June 9, 2002 at 9:43 AM.



Vergine Mary and the rosary are powerful:Try it!Our father and half of hail Mary are from the Gospel.Rosary is the way to Christ!

Harold    valleth@hotmail.com    
,  Italy - Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 2:20 PM.


Greetings from Germany! Fr. Barnabas

Father Barnabas Stephan    p.barnabas@freenet.de    http://people.freenet.de/HOME.BARNY/Nadja.htm
Wuerzburg, BY Germany - Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 12:39 AM.


Don't believe the lies. Don't pray the rosary.
Mary can't save you. Read your bible, Jesus is the only Way.
Timothy 1:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between
God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.

servant of God        
,  USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 1:33 AM.


Keep up the good work! Please check out our web-page. There are many Catholics involved.

Louis A. Shapiro    LouShappy100@webtv.net    
www.DemocratsForLife.org
Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 1:49 AM.


These Audios will improve your all LIFE
http://beconvinced.com/SPEECHES.htm

DISCOVER    GFG@MAIL.COM    
,  USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 4:51 PM.


Catechism 841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."

In other words: Catholics adore the Moon God Allah, who inspired the tragedy of Sep-11. By the way in the first place are the Jews who acknowledge the creator.

may the spirit of truth be with you
Ralf

Ralf Biermann    Ralf.Biermann@ascom.de    
Schwerte,  Germany - Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 7:02 AM.


Certainly enjoyed surfing through your website. Looks well put together and offers a lot of ideas for our own contemplated Website. Thanks for the chance to see.

Ted Cotter    ted@advantage.com    
Delta, British Columbia Canada - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 4:55 PM.


just testing

ted    ted@advantage.com    
delta, british columbia canada - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 7:34 PM.


Dawn, Your youth ministry Christmas cards are BEAUTIFUL!!! It was nice to meet you are the YM meeting Thurs. God Bless you in all the great work that you are doing for His children. Penny

Penny Rinfret    prinfret@markrinfret.com    jsaviour.org
Newport, R.I. USA - Saturday, December 8, 2001 at 3:48 PM.


In paragraph 1036, the 1992 "Catechism of the Catholic Church" infallibly defines the doctrine that the lost are many and the saved are few - even among Catholics. It does so by quoting Matthew 7:13-14. In Matthew 7:13-14 Christ is clearly saying that few Catholics are saved, since he is clearly speaking to those who hear and know him. The doctrine that few Catholics are saved, only involves those who have reached the age of reason, and can choose between good and evil. All who die as baptized infants are saved. A catechism is a summary of doctrine. The "Catechism of the Catholic Church" is a universal catechism, imposed on the Universal Church, by Pope John Paul 11. A Pope cannot impose errant doctrine on the Universal Church. Therefore, the doctrine that few Catholics are saved, is infallible. The Saints always taught that few Catholics are saved, therefore, people made greater efforts to save their souls. As a result, many souls were saved. The Saints always pointed out that Matthew 7:13-14 teaches that few Catholics are saved. I believe that it is time for us to follow the example of the Saints, and to defend the doctrine that the lost are many and the saved are few - even among Catholics.

Joseph V. Simon        
Richland Center, Wisconsin USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 12:42 AM.


Please pray, to please God, to save souls , and to end abortion.

Al        
,  USA - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 12:06 AM.


I'm just curious...how do you guys apply the 4th commandment?

Randy    disciple_007@hotmail.com    
,  USA - Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at 11:41 AM.



As a regular reader of your bulletin and other features of your website, you should be congratulated on a job well done! I always attend St. Bernard's when visiting in RI as it was the church where I was baptized and made my First Holy Communion. Your website keeps me up-to-date and furnishes me with ideas for our own parish (I am on the Parish Council). Many thanks!!

Irene Carrier Heavey    iheavey@prodigy.net    
Silver Spring, MD USA - Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 4:03 PM.


Welcome to the Guestbook for St. Bernard Church. Please feel free to use this guestbook to share your thoughts with our other visitors - enjoy!

David Kerwood    webmaster@sbcwickford.org    http://www.wbwip.com/
Wickford, RI USA - Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 10:46 PM.




 



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