Comments for Denise Day Spencer

Comment on A tardy tale by Rob

Rob — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:24:48 +0000

Mrs. Spencer,
I am sorry to send this in your comments section but I don’t know how else to get in touch.
I have been a fan of IMonk for some time and the blog is is to some degree part of why I am now flirting with the RCC.
Could you write something of your journey? How did it start? What were deciding factors for you? I don’t think we need an apologetics article but just a word from your heart for fellow strugglers.
PS
My memory is so bad that I can’t even remember my children’s birthdays without going through a mnemonics exercise.

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Comment on Hurting brain by Paul Snatchko

Paul Snatchko — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:45:17 +0000

I, too, am guilty of finding my way to your blog after reading the post at Boar’s Head Tavern. I just wanted to say that I’m praying for you, for Michael and for your family — for the journey as you begin RCIA.

I was a sponsor in my parish’s RCIA program this year. It was very enriching for my own faith life.

God Bless you!

Comment on Pet peeve by Ken

Ken — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:21 +0000

I’m the third person in the US without a CelTel permanently grafted to his/her/its ear. Since I talk to myself a lot, I’ve wondered about getting a dummy earbud so people think I’m on the phone instead of just weird.

Best bad-timing on a CelTel was at my old parish. Mid-mass, mid-Eucharistic Prayer, mid-Elevation of the Host — and somebody’s CelTel goes off. LOUD. Priest freezes in mid-Elevation and roars “TURN THE PHONE OFF! NOW!” in tone implying extreme risk of hellfire, damnation, and anal insertion (in any order). Ringtone ceases, and Mass resumes. (At least phone’s owner didn’t take call and start yakking away — I’ve heard of that happening. In this case, that WOULD have resulted in forcible anal insertion.)

Since then, every Mass I’ve attended (at several parishes) has always included a “TURN YOUR CELLPHONES OFF” announcement before starting.

Comment on Hurting brain by Eoin

Eoin — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:12:49 +0000

Like most others, I read your husband’s blog, and have read his post about your journey. As I posted there, I will pray for God’s will to be done for you both.

I feel some connection to what you all are going through since I am a Protestant who feels he is being led to the Orthodox Church, and neither my wife or children share this sentiment, or even understand that I feel a call beyond my own power or reasoning.

I have the feelings as does Michael (though I’m just a layman, no pastor) about how hard it would be not to share in the Eucharist, or to be no longer as wedded in worship with my wife as in the past. Also all the issues of exclusivity and what or who is the legitimate Church that the Lord Jesus left behind. I mean we all feel called, led, or born into the legitimate Church don’t we? But, there are a lot of us out there with differing opinions and answers aren’t there?

This is just a long way of saying I empathize with each of you, and will pray for you and join in believing that surely God has a plan in all of this confusion all of us find ourselves in.

Comment on Hurting brain by Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:05:03 +0000

I read this in your hubby’s blog: “to me, having a husband for a pastor is essentially not having a pastor!” and as someone who has been married to a pastor for 27 years, yeah, I’m with you. That has been one of the most difficult things for me to come to terms with. It makes my brain hurt! But, nonetheless, we are all in God’s hands, and that’s all we have. God bless!

Comment on Veils by Margaret Catherine

Margaret Catherine — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:47:01 +0000

Denise - This was a wonderful poem. Do I have permission to report it over at my blog, with accreditation of course? Please e-mail me and let me know - thank you, in either case!

Comment on Hurting brain by Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:39:17 +0000

Denise,
I read Michael’s blog (internetmonk) and wanted to pop over here and encouarge you - to let you know that I am praying for you and Michael during this season.

My husband and I have different views - even though we both attend church together. We are there because our 16 year old son is being fed there spiritually - and that is the most important thing to us right now.

It drives him crazy that I love to visit (and ask questions about) the catholic faith, the messaniac Jewish church, etc. Our apposing views almost destroyed our marriage. Having to learn that I was not invited to be part of my husband’s relationship with God was a hard blow - since I was just certain that I knew how to “do Christianity right”!

Comment on Hurting brain by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:24:02 +0000

Also popped over from BHT. God bless you on this journey! I pray that the peace that you’ve found deepens and brings you even more joy!

Comment on Hurting brain by Mark Nikirk

Mark Nikirk — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:41:10 +0000

Denise,

I wanted to congratulate you on your first initiation rite class. May God richly bless you and your family as you enter into this new communion.

Grace and Peace