tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663937.post2077885481386110835..comments2023-05-22T02:39:47.166-05:00Comments on Father Dennis: Spirit of Wisdom, wisdom of Father and SonFr.Dennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18018040507781975024noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663937.post-24430986904791669382007-06-22T10:33:00.000-05:002007-06-22T10:33:00.000-05:00EACE OF CHRISTAbout 3 years ago I dropped into a b...EACE OF CHRIST<BR/>About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].<BR/><BR/>Peace Be With You<BR/>MickyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663937.post-27432998845818092682007-06-03T17:24:00.000-05:002007-06-03T17:24:00.000-05:00Father, I understand what you are saying with your...Father, <BR/><BR/>I understand what you are saying with your use of the feminine in context here, and I appreciate your use of the definition in terms and the parallel drawn to Wisdom as "she". However, I still find myself uncomfortable with your use of "she" in reference to the Holy Spirit, considering that Jesus came to us through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit; he is the spouse of the Blessed Mother. <BR/><BR/>Again, I understand what you are getting at, but given the current culture of dissent and the propensity for many to look for the "divine feminine", this could really blur the lines for those who really need the lines to be clear. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm being too sensitive about this, but as a recovering feminist, I am speaking from genuine concern arising from my own past confusion. <BR/><BR/>I know from your blog and our joint interest in the works of JP2 that you do not subscribe to the dissident theology so rampant today (but in the process of being quashed!), so I have no concerns about your own theological understanding. You know a lot more than I do and I'm learning a lot from what you have to say.<BR/><BR/>God bless!Adorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853244433854822731noreply@blogger.com