tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post8568006125490489927..comments2023-06-15T09:56:41.124-07:00Comments on Ramblings of a country pastor: A Long Good FridayFr Bill Peckmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13645306356294218503noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-2238959242805863982016-08-09T11:56:40.780-07:002016-08-09T11:56:40.780-07:00What I want to know is how did she get inside the ...What I want to know is how did she get inside the Tabernacle to desecrate the Blessed Sacrament? I had the idea Tabernacles were always locked except when the Blessed Sacrament is being accessed. Was I wrong? Or did the devil unlock it for her?RCsince62https://www.blogger.com/profile/05346179740522727909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-56897162312437977882016-08-07T11:26:15.230-07:002016-08-07T11:26:15.230-07:00p.s. I will pray for the woman too. May God have m...p.s. I will pray for the woman too. May God have mercy on her!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634839618917365334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-85192049546155704842016-08-07T11:25:41.379-07:002016-08-07T11:25:41.379-07:00I just read about you and your parish on Church Po...I just read about you and your parish on Church Pop. What happened to you all and most especially to Him brings tears to my eyes. ("Bruised for our offenses." Indeed.) However, I am inspired by you and your parish. You will be in our prayers, masses and rosaries this week. God bless and keep you, Father. Liz (Lincoln, NE)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634839618917365334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-17476881659258580582016-08-02T06:35:20.105-07:002016-08-02T06:35:20.105-07:00A new and reborned, a blessed and holy parish that...A new and reborned, a blessed and holy parish that will revive the Holy Spirit's force to make all of you blessed children of our Father whom in return will care for you, will protect you with his loving heart. I pray for your parish to become more united in the Trinity which will deliver much needed peace, love and miracles. God bless our unbreakable church, May God bless you all!!!MIRNA EGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256593364528702375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-73834320255775223142016-08-02T06:27:40.568-07:002016-08-02T06:27:40.568-07:00A new and reborned, a blessed and holy parish that...A new and reborned, a blessed and holy parish that will revive the Holy Spirit's force to make all of you blessed children of our Father whom in return will care for you, will protect you with his loving heart. I pray for your parish to become more united in the Trinity which will deliver much needed peace, love and miracles. God bless our unbreakable church, May God bless you all!!!MIRNA EGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256593364528702375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-13985418690978376662016-08-02T04:58:18.250-07:002016-08-02T04:58:18.250-07:00Father, it seems to me that you and your parish ar...Father, it seems to me that you and your parish are moving in the right direction as evidenced by this attack. The devil is, clearly, not happy with you and the effect you're having on the conversion of many souls, otherwise, he would leave you alone. This is a "left-handed" compliment that you're doing the Lord's work in a powerful way. I don't know you or your parish, but I would venture to say that this will make your parish stronger. God bless you and keep up the good fight!!!!!! Just an idea, in case you don't already do this, you might consider praying the St Michael prayer after all Masses. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15427391173969739139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-793971689126725782016-08-01T14:52:19.589-07:002016-08-01T14:52:19.589-07:00So sorry for you and your parish. I'll remembe...So sorry for you and your parish. I'll remember you all during my Holy Hour this evening. The devil must not like what you are doing Father, fight on!Fr. Jay Finellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102469935279102719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-74224777986029776582016-08-01T07:21:37.524-07:002016-08-01T07:21:37.524-07:00Praying for your and your Parish, Fr. What a beaut...Praying for your and your Parish, Fr. What a beautiful reflection and so inspiring. May Our Lord give you strength and grace to move ahead in His love. muriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312009202750773744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-85611720009971325772016-08-01T06:45:36.731-07:002016-08-01T06:45:36.731-07:00Praying for you and your parish for the grace you ...Praying for you and your parish for the grace you need and thanksgiving for your joyous resurrection in Christ.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777846572746111010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-83061902737713295132016-08-01T06:44:55.190-07:002016-08-01T06:44:55.190-07:00Praying for you and your parish for the grace you ...Praying for you and your parish for the grace you need and thanksgiving for your joyous resurrection in Christ.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777846572746111010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-19908359151822613652016-08-01T04:25:33.053-07:002016-08-01T04:25:33.053-07:00 We know from released statements that her anger w... We know from released statements that her anger was at God, not the parish. <br /><br />===<br />From this staement, I believe that the pepetrator is a member of the Parish.<br />I think more needs to be investigated on her background.<br /><br />My father in law has fooled me making me have the impression that he is a good Catholic, it was only much later that I found out that he was the one behind all the hex and curses against me and my family. To the point that he even tried to kill my youngest son. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321410642484430125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-64398402890909873922016-07-31T19:30:46.060-07:002016-07-31T19:30:46.060-07:00This is reference to the fact that it is part of a...This is reference to the fact that it is part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Also, as I have yet to speak to the woman herself, all we have is speculation. We know from released statements that her anger was at God, not the parish. Fr Bill Peckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13645306356294218503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-89247288995547406082016-07-31T17:21:26.119-07:002016-07-31T17:21:26.119-07:00"It is dangerous and perhaps even sinful to s... "It is dangerous and perhaps even sinful to speculate to her motivation. That is for the civil authorities to discern."<br /><br />I am praying for all affected. I appreciate the comments about displaced anger and the true danger this poses but why should speculating on the motives of the person who did this be dangerous and left to civil authorities? What do they have that allows them not to be in a position of danger or sin? Is this similar to telling a rape victim don't worry yourself about why they were raped or the motivation of the crime/sin?shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796934924376264290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-11078519544833194652016-07-31T16:01:57.387-07:002016-07-31T16:01:57.387-07:00How very sad. God help us all.How very sad. God help us all.Matt C. Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760567100211341649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-89837969613469969182016-07-31T16:01:47.905-07:002016-07-31T16:01:47.905-07:00How very sad. God help us all.How very sad. God help us all.Matt C. Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760567100211341649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-61995795950275128172016-07-31T15:55:36.947-07:002016-07-31T15:55:36.947-07:00Joining you in prayer from north Idaho. My heart ...Joining you in prayer from north Idaho. My heart is saddened yet I rejoice in our persecution; Christ was persecuted and now all across the world, we are experiencing our Good Friday. Yet our Easters are everyday in the life our Great God gives us. <br />A parish north of us, St Ann's in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, was desecrated about 4 months ago and then destroyed by arson 2 months ago. They too are emerging from their very long and sobering Good Friday and will hold Mass now in a temporary trailer. So, Fr Bill and parishioners, you will be included in heavy prayers. But please pray for Fr Carlos and St Ann's parishioners as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321000717509665563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-3301598255564420472016-07-31T15:55:13.104-07:002016-07-31T15:55:13.104-07:00Joining you in prayer from north Idaho. My heart ...Joining you in prayer from north Idaho. My heart is saddened yet I rejoice in our persecution; Christ was persecuted and now all across the world, we are experiencing our Good Friday. Yet our Easters are everyday in the life our Great God gives us. <br />A parish north of us, St Ann's in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, was desecrated about 4 months ago and then destroyed by arson 2 months ago. They too are emerging from their very long and sobering Good Friday and will hold Mass now in a temporary trailer. So, Fr Bill and parishioners, you will be included in heavy prayers. But please pray for Fr Carlos and St Ann's parishioners as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321000717509665563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-3148468416669475362016-07-31T09:21:44.981-07:002016-07-31T09:21:44.981-07:00Praying for you and your congregation Father Bill,...Praying for you and your congregation Father Bill, after the desecration of your beautiful church. When I was a child my church and a nearby synagogue were desecrated. It was horrible knowing that people forgot their own souls and gave themselves over to an attack on houses of worship. In a way, it brought our community together on a level we had not thought about before. I hope after the church is restored to worship, the ecumenical council in the area will open a dialogue with you on the plain enough fact that evil doesn't bother attacking evil, and that men and women of goodwill can unite in the name of our Creator. God Bless you, Fr. Peckman. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356776455979764900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-53059999104637850812016-07-31T08:08:15.554-07:002016-07-31T08:08:15.554-07:00Here in Minnesota, a sensational Church in Melrose...Here in Minnesota, a sensational Church in Melrose recently suffered a mysterious fire. Now just down the road, the Seven Dolors Church is locked, and to visit it you have to enter through the parish center. Why? To put your image on cameras. We are under attack, and all Churches need video cameras 24/7. God bless you Father, and so sorry about this. Good thing 2017 is next year, and we will have Our Lady of Fatima on hand to stop all this nonsense. Jeff in Minnesota.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285112459281041443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-73385001601858477442016-07-29T14:07:38.971-07:002016-07-29T14:07:38.971-07:00Father forgive them they know not what they do. T...Father forgive them they know not what they do. That is perfect. I will try to remember that every time I witness hurt in the world. I'm so sorry that this happened to your parish and am praying for you.Anne Benderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795710781396825094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-52976823256021002332016-07-28T14:30:19.663-07:002016-07-28T14:30:19.663-07:00This is completely profound, and my new favorite e...This is completely profound, and my new favorite example of your prose. You clearly are the father of our parish. The glue that holds us together in tough times and shows us that God prevails and our prayers are heard. Thank you for all do. 🙏Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17610122643067600625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-14109308442726744732016-07-28T14:01:47.664-07:002016-07-28T14:01:47.664-07:00Other than the Priest being killed, which was a tr...Other than the Priest being killed, which was a tragedy, I honestly didn't know all of this happened! I don't listen to news because it gives me nightmares. I will pray for you and your parishioners as you celebrate the cleansing of your church and see it with news eyes. May God bless!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856994358708352482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-44872568055869736852016-07-28T13:31:16.325-07:002016-07-28T13:31:16.325-07:00The sense of violation that you speak of is so pot...The sense of violation that you speak of is so potent, it's palpable. Fortunate time, and fellowship, and new memories help soothe the senses . My heart goes out to you. May the Holy Spirit bring you the kind of peace that only comes as a gift from above.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940843539715709646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349852820814335020.post-17146225857042149982016-07-28T11:24:09.873-07:002016-07-28T11:24:09.873-07:00Praying for your parish. Praying for your parish. Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003600680825046149noreply@blogger.com