tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.comments2009-09-08T10:14:51.871-04:00Kelley Renzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982305625644649487kelleyr1@verizon.netBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-45999110894888664432009-09-07T11:12:04.640-04:002009-09-07T11:12:04.640-04:00Kelley,<br />You didn&#39;t crawl into a hole, though, did you? You volunteered for the MDA telethon, like you have every year. I saw you manning to phone bank this morning. You have always been a giver.<br />There is no better example for our youth. <br /><br />Certainly, God takes more joy in this and other acts of selflessness, than someone who uses a homily to attack a parishoner who would deign to present a contrary opinion and threaten his monstrous, yet apparently fragile, ego. How rich!! This court finds for the defendant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-21312881187267843382009-06-07T00:03:23.062-04:002009-06-07T00:03:23.062-04:00Hi! I&#39;m RAnn and I&#39;d like to invite you to participate in Sunday Snippets--A Catholic Carnival. Sunday Snippets is a chance for Catholic bloggers to share thier best with other Catholic bloggers. Check out this week&#39;s host post at http://rannthisthat.blogspot.com/2009/06/sunday-snippets-catholic-carnival.html. For a weekly reminder to post, subscribe to our yahoogroup at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sunday_snippets/?yguid=1269802RAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-37012173225407154702009-05-06T21:40:00.000-04:002009-05-06T21:40:00.000-04:00We are like animals I guess. With all life puts us through it really makes us think of who we are.Great job with these posts. God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-17616751848617342942009-01-03T18:00:00.000-05:002009-01-03T18:00:00.000-05:00Sometimes words get in the way. Let there be silence between you and the Lord. Enjoy the presence and be in "listening mode". Think of it as a walk with a friend where neither has to be saying something all the time. Just being together is enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-58745865708719988632008-11-18T07:41:00.000-05:002008-11-18T07:41:00.000-05:00There is a phrase on the building where I used to work that says:<BR/><BR/>"...and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." This is so true when you want to strike back at those who hurt you. Jesus is the truth and guides us in another direction. Today I thank him for that encouragement and directive.<BR/><BR/> Jim M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-66987601858342925852008-10-29T09:09:19.705-04:002008-10-29T09:09:19.705-04:00Thank you, Colleen. God bless you today and always!Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04982305625644649487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-32377724076923015072008-10-28T19:12:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:12:00.000-04:00Kelley,<BR/>I too feel I am a wounded healer. I think my wounds have helped me to be more compassionate towards others who are hurting. God always makes good out of bad.<BR/>Blessings!Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060453690112911137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-64622028928241077682008-10-24T16:55:00.000-04:002008-10-24T16:55:00.000-04:00Hi, Kelley. Today's blog reminds me of the old saying: The Church isn't a club for saints; it's a hospital for sinners -- and, I'll add, I'm just one of the patients, under the tender care of the Divine Physician!<BR/><BR/>May God bless you and everyone in the Renz household!<BR/><BR/>In Christ,<BR/>GeorgeGeorgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-16449044248316881502008-10-07T00:11:00.000-04:002008-10-07T00:11:00.000-04:00I can't begin to thank you for your faith. I have had such a day and it is not even as devastating as most. Thank you for you.clanewww.chandlerlane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-9865051584444254102008-10-01T00:01:00.000-04:002008-10-01T00:01:00.000-04:00I can certainly relate to your post. Sometimes it seems like we always go thru the same old stuff. But Fr. Thomas Keating says it is like a spiral staircase ... we come around to the same old stuff, it feels like the same old stuff, but actually we experience it on a different level. God bless.Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05060453690112911137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-17292715887270420912008-09-08T14:35:00.000-04:002008-09-08T14:35:00.000-04:00Just one thought...<BR/><BR/>It boggles the mind why you wouldn't be voting for Sarah Palin. She stands for everything Christians are supposed to stand for...whereas Barack is about as far afield as one can get, his own assertions and assurances to the contrary. <BR/><BR/>So one has to wonder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-59704936319265289142008-08-27T22:09:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:09:00.000-04:00Kelley, I really enjoy your blog. Your reflections are very good and they help me in my own personal reflections. I look forward to reading them. God bless. - ColleenColleenhttp://colleenspiro.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-30753167449967042392008-08-26T19:34:00.000-04:002008-08-26T19:34:00.000-04:00We are bound to the familiar by our unbelief. Peter's desire to be with the Lord over-rode his comfort in the boat. Too, often, I fear getting wet; even though my craft may capsize!stjo1http://www.blogger.com/profile/04568906017433438224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-83171957319349228082008-05-07T21:04:00.000-04:002008-05-07T21:04:00.000-04:00I hope you learn to pratice what you preach!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-14617909340987257222008-01-11T12:53:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:53:00.000-05:00This is beautifully writen. My English teacher talks about Darfur all the time. It is so sad that this is happening there and no one is stopping it.<BR/> -Katie D.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073445937131896416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-32768041672765548262008-01-08T11:47:00.000-05:002008-01-08T11:47:00.000-05:00Hi, Kelley. I like your blog!<BR/><BR/>Whenever I ponder eternity, I better be sitting down, because I quite literally tend to lose my balance. It's a concept that easily overwhelms this little mind of mine!<BR/><BR/>To go off on a tangent -- as you know I tend to do! -- over the holidays, I was talking with a priest-friend about Anglican-use Catholic parishes, which I find fascinating. Here's their "main link," which I hope you will enjoy: http://anglicanuse.org/index.htm<BR/><BR/>Until later, take care!<BR/><BR/>In Christ,<BR/>George FosterGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07516363826453889680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-46514949595859451312007-11-21T09:16:00.000-05:002007-11-21T09:16:00.000-05:00Kelley, I was straying on the www when I saw your blog. I found it very interesting! I'm brazilian, so I don't speak english so well, but I comprehend what you say. I thing you must be a very strong woman, for you have support on the strongest person in the universe.Gustavohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07795288606970360023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-1805029080309556512007-11-15T15:41:00.000-05:002007-11-15T15:41:00.000-05:00You do know it's okay to STOP for things like recovery, don't you? From the sound of it, you're trying to go cold turkey off medication and at the same time keep up your "normal" schedule. This is not a wise idea.<BR/><BR/>Years ago back in Illinois, we had a deacon who always left you with the words, "Be gentle with yourself." I think this is something you could stand to do...in spades. Don't worry. God will keep those balls in the air that you have to lay down, and when you're ready to pick them up again, He'll hand 'em back.<BR/><BR/>My take,<BR/>Janet Butler :-)Jannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06725527285837338560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-89540641419670202032007-08-23T11:33:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:33:00.000-04:00Dear Kelley,<BR/> I just wanted you to know how you touched me this morning. While I was typing the above post I received a telephone call about my elderly father who lives alone. Because I had just read your words I was able to remain calm and peaceful and pray for help. Help arrived in an unexpected way. Just wanted you to know how much you helped a stranger this morning. I hope you have a blessed and wonderful day. Thank you.patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05362243803036954972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-7301934798677330182007-08-23T10:11:00.000-04:002007-08-23T10:11:00.000-04:00Hi Kelley,<BR/> I enjoyed reading your words ... especially BE A GOOD EXAMPLE. When I have time I'd like to read some of the prayers/God discussions you have already posted. I too am Catholic.<BR/> Also, I just wanted you to know how I found you - I started out read (the blog) French Laundry At Home (about cooking) and then I played the game "next blog" and there you were.<BR/><BR/>Patricia Puntpatriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05362243803036954972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-78908130755682155292007-01-07T08:49:00.000-05:002007-01-07T08:49:00.000-05:00Dear Kelley, <br />This is Dan.<br /><br />I read your BLOG today and felt compelled to comment. I'm the General Manager of three Christian radio stations in North Carolina. I routinely search for comments about the impact of Christian radio in people's lives, and often refer to the sentiments as I work to shape my team of broadcasters. <br /><br />As often as not, I find trivial rants about particular songs, or generalized statements about Christian radio. <br /><br />Then there are the times I find heartfelt editorials like yours. In search of objective opinions, I read your statements as validation of our mission. <br /><br />We do what we do with deliberation and determination. We carefully consider each song we select - and the many we don't. Part of our goal is to creat a safe place for dial-scanning listeners who find themselves seeking refuge from the obscene barrage that mainstream radio has become. To that end, some question why we don't play certain popular artists' "spiritual" songs. The answer is simple: When we play a song on the air, we imply endorsement. If we were to affect the sales of a CD containing a single spiritual song, and nine othes about drinking or illicit love affairs, we are eternally responsible for ushering those thoughts into someone's life.<br /><br />Making song choices without becoming judgmental requires a strong sense of spiritual balance. When I read thoughts like yours, I'm glad for the extra care we take to maintain that balance. <br /><br />Thank you for caring enough to post these thoughts here for others. It's on thing to feel - it's quite another to share.Dan DeBrulerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14080939724134806993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-58467043969744524752007-01-07T08:48:00.000-05:002007-01-07T08:48:00.000-05:00Dear Kelley, <br />This is Dan.<br /><br />I read your BLOG today and felt compelled to comment. I'm the General Manager of three Christian radio stations in North Carolina. I routinely search for comments about the impact of Christian radio in people's lives, and often refer to the sentiments as I work to shape my team of broadcasters. <br /><br />As often as not, I find trivial rants about particular songs, or generalized statements about Christian radio. <br /><br />Then there are the times I find heartfelt editorials like yours. In search of objective opinions, I read your statements as validation of our mission. <br /><br />We do what we do with deliberation and determination. We carefully consider each song we select - and the many we don't. Part of our goal is to creat a safe place for dial-scanning listeners who find themselves seeking refuge from the obscene barrage that mainstream radio has become. To that end, some question why we don't play certain popular artists' "spiritual" songs. The answer is simple: When we play a song on the air, we imply endorsement. If we were to affect the sales of a CD containing a single spiritual song, and nine othes about drinking or illicit love affairs, we are eternally responsible for ushering those thoughts into someone's life.<br /><br />Making song choices without becoming judgmental requires a strong sense of spiritual balance. When I read thoughts like yours, I'm glad for the extra care we take to maintain that balance. <br /><br />Thank you for caring enough to post these thoughts here for others. It's on thing to feel - it's quite another to share.Dan DeBrulerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14080939724134806993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637811.post-12274251632014226702006-12-24T10:22:00.000-05:002006-12-24T10:22:00.000-05:00Thank you, Kelley. This morning, Christmas Eve, I am also thinking about "celebrating," and all the different things that means. Sometimes it is simply happy and joyful. Sometimes we celebrate almost through gritted teeth because of what we are experiencing, or what we see in the world around us. And yet the underlying reason for our celebrating remains. Emmanuel. God with us. We believe, and keep trying to believe. Peace to you and all who see this.Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905684429611958536noreply@blogger.com