Hi, I'm Bob and I'm a blog-a-holic!!! Oh yeah!! Now let me qualify. I'm not a mean blog-a-holic, nor a sloppy blog-a-holic, and I do not spew my blog posts or comments so as to leave an offensive odor wreaking of lexical vomit. But I must admit (part of the 12 step blog-a-holic rehab) that I am secretly reading Catholic blog sites!!! In fact, I'm addicted. Priests, Deacons, Bishops, converts, men, women--doesn't really matter as long as their reason and intellect bolster their premise. Why? For I must traverse through the labyrinth of Tradition, tradition, Scripture, canon law, ecumenical councils of yesteryear, papal bulls, encyclicals, Vatican I and II, pronouncements of sainthood, moral justice, Ancient Fathers, interpretation solely by the Magesterium, catechisms--TIME OUT!! I GIVE UP--I'M LOST!!! WILL SOMEONE RING THE BELL SO I CAN GET OUT OF THE MAZE?.
My thoughts herein are intended to be general in nature and certainly not controversial. But I am fascinated with the depth and breadth, not to mention the quality, of the Catholic presence in clarifying many "myths", enlightening their people who have lapsed, and the challenging of Protestant (in the broadest sense) beliefs which are contrary to Her history and Tradition. I found myself asking if non-catholic Christians have/are posting or commenting with language that overtly denigrate the writer (for lack of a proper discussion), or misuse Catholic Tradition from the Fathers because it has a significant place in forming dogma and sacred doctrine. To disagree on any topic with reason, logic, Scripture, history, and courtesy requires a clear and thoughtful process and not an emotional diatribe that advances nothing .
Along the Catholic way, I have found a kindred spirit, learned many Latin phrases (I cheat--I have a Latin phrase translator on my toolbar and mobile), sought through research and dialogue to grasp doctrine(s) I cannot find acceptable. Likewise, I do not hesitate to relate my position (but as a blog-a-holic I found myself often slurring my meager attempts in circular reasoning or not capable with my resources to give an adequate defense).
As I leave to feed my craving, consider that even a blog-a-holic isn't completely addlepated and has been known to hit the bull's eye once in while. I may stammer, stutter, have the DT's, and withdrawal anxiety if I stay away too long!! But may we all become more perspicuous so that, one day, we may actually meet and enjoy a coffee and be true deipnosophists.
Whom shall I fear? "If the Spirit of him [the Father] who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he [the Father] who raise Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you." Romans 8:14 (ESV)
