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stunningjudy: #in giving, we recieve#

Are you a Vincentian... Good day to you...

KiddaBlingzz: I have a very thought-provoking and meditative question.
Be sober about it.
If yes why? And if no why?

would your relationship with God change it all if you discovered or were told with 100% certainty that he was actually a SHE?

Was God a He before...

frosbel: I correct myself, the coma was not moved, it never existed , it was placed where it is today by the translators who wanted it to confirm to their own version of the truth.

Try this random site :

http://www.ucg.org/booklet/heaven-and-hell-what-does-bible-really-teach/heaven-gods-reward-righteous/thief-cross/

What makes you think that the your research source is right and that the coma was delibrately placed there... You version of christianity reeks off "fishy-flightless-bird-type"....

SMH... Seriously, I didnt blame the church fathers of the middle ages that tried to hid the bible from people like frosbel...

frosbel: not sure why I said it. It was meant to be a Joke.

ok... Make i believe you...

CNN is wrong about the archbishop’s residence

I have a brilliant idea. Let’s sell the White House to help pay off the debt. It’s valued at more than $300 million and that would make a significant contribution. The Obamas could move into a nice townhouse, probably in the $300,000 range, within commuting distance of Washington, D.C.

I suppose some complications would arise from this plan. For security purposes, they would probably have to buy the surrounding houses or even the whole block. The president’s entourage would likely back up traffic as he is commuting downtown every day. They would also have to purchase new office space for his personal staff, and a large hall for hosting foreign dignitaries and holding functions. It also would be a shame to sell the White House to a private citizen because of its historical significance as the house and its artifacts should belong to the people of this country.

On further thought, my brilliant idea is pretty silly. It would not even be a significant contribution, since it’s only worth .000000017 of the national debt. I am glad I did not write about this idea, and I’m really glad I did not send it to CNN to be published. Daniel Burke is not so fortunate.

In a recent article, he blasted the archbishops for not following the example of Pope Francis in living in a more humble setting. I completely agree with Burke’s main point. It would be great if our church leaders chose to live in simple houses close to the people. Moreover, a few bishops have done great harm to the church by their extravagant spending, most famously German Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst.

In Burke’s article, Archbishop William Lori is mentioned because his residence is valued at $1.24 million. In this case, Burke fails to make some important distinctions. The archbishop’s house was not purchased by Archbishop Lori; it first served as the archbishop’s residence in 1832. In other words, Archbishop Lori paid nothing for it. It’s a free building for the church. It would, however, cost money if the spiritual shepherd of the Archdiocese of Baltimore wanted to buy a smaller, more humble residence.

Archbishop Lori's residence. (Tom McCarthy Jr. | CR Staff)

Second, it is not just a home for the archbishop. The article states that the rector of the Basilica and secretary of the archbishop also live there. It also has work spaces for them, meeting rooms, a place for receptions and a chapel. It is a functional building for ordinary Catholics to use in addition to the archbishop. If you want to meet the rector to plan a wedding in the Basilica, that’s where you’ll go. If there’s a small reception after a Mass at the Basilica, that’s where you’ll have it.

According to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the basilica deed prohibits the sale of the residence. Even if it could be sold, it’s a historical building with limited appeal outside of the church. Moreover, it is attached to the Basilica. Think of all the expensive renovations to separate the house from the church. It would make zero economic sense to sell it and buy another property.

Lastly, the building has a deep spiritual legacy. It was the cradle of Catholicism in the United States. According to the current rector, “In this house the Bishops of the United States met to commission the writing of the Baltimore Catechism, opened the Catholic School System and established the Catholic University of America. The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the chapel and through the years the Archbishops of Baltimore have welcomed guests to the chapel including Blessed John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta.”

Think of all the saints who have come through its doors and prayed in that house. Its history is too rich to give it away.

Of all of the church leaders cited in the CNN article, guess who lives in the most expensive residence? Surprise, it’s Pope Francis. Of course, Burke misses this point. His “residence” cost $20 million to build in the 1990s. However, it is a massive dormitory with over a 100 rooms; clearly it’s not used just for him. Citing straight numbers without an explanation, you see, can be confusing.

As I said, I am glad the press is holding the church accountable. I am grateful that they have uncovered bishops who have spent money donated by the people for expensive and unfulfilling projects. However, I do not approve of sloppy journalism that makes generalizations about the archbishops of the United States, completely ignoring the nuances of the matter. Burke seems more intent on insulting Catholics than holding bishops accountable.

I believe that Archbishop Lori’s residence is free, highly-functional and a home with a unique spiritual legacy. As a local Catholic who makes a weekly financial contribution to the church, I am pleased that he has access to it, and I would protest any movement that tries to pressure him to vacate it.

http://www.catholicreview.org/blogs/fertile-soil/2014/08/08/cnn-is-wrong-about-the-archbishops-residence

frosbel: to HELL , i,e the grave. Both believers and sinners go there.

If both go there, then what is the different between a believer and non-believer... And what is the state of the soul in your own definition of hell...

frosbel: is this where they abuse little children ?

If this should come from any one, it shouldnt be from you... It negates thereal Christ you claim to follow...


To add something here... This is not the private home of the archbishops... Its owned by the catholic diocese of those areas. So anytime the bishop dies or resign, he vacates the place and the next bishop comes in... So what the fuses about. Its like saying the vatican is the private property of the pope whilst it belongs to the church in general.

frosbel: It is a Parable.

The real Jesus is not tormenting anyone in any hell.

So where will unbelievers go after death...

KiddaBlingzz: they injure me o. No be they dey pay pesin sef....
I dey play eleven.

I'm doing great. Same with you i guess?

You dey play eleven... Guess you na lefty... Am doing great...

This case study eh... Well, make I just drop some response... Opening retail shops in different outlet is a good idea, though advertisement will have to be inplace too... Will cont' later...

KiddaBlingzz: from now on everything around here is gonna be done with my knowledge and permission is that clear!?

lol.... Salc.... Btw... Hope you are doing great... I hear say you go injury from football, wch wing you dey play...

Mathematical: YOUR WHAT? NOW YOURE SCARING ME... IS THIS WHAT THE VIRGIN MARY THAT VISITED YOU WHISPERED TO YA CRAFTY EARS... YOU NEED MORE MIRACLES TO LIGHTENED YA SENSES

Were you WHISPERED by your pastor to attribute the devil's work to others believe...

Mathematical: ITS ALRIGHT... ..YOU SAID YEAR 2000,WHY WASN'T THR ANY RECORDING OF SUCH, NOT EVEN A SIMILAR CONSPIRACY CLOSE TO WHAT YOU SAW...EXCEPT FOR THE SUN GAZING PEOPLE OF FATIMA IN PORTUGAL THEN... STILL I STAND TO BELIEVE WHAT I SEE ,RATHER THAN HEAR SAY...

FOR YOU.. IF ITS TRUE YOU'RE LUCKY YOU SAW ONE OF DEVIL MECHANISE WORKS..

smh... Hw do you knw its devils mechanised work...

Why the Nigerian soldiers.... I thought there were some specialised unit from the immigration armed force that are incharge of border patrol.

Firefire: Very good write up.

To be referenced in near future

Just two line of sentence... Na him make you quote the long post...

kaeto: I wonder the horror and nightmare yorobers go through daily, waking up all the time to the reality that the igbos are far ahead of them in all ramifications of life except in witchcraft and palm oil consumption.

It hasnt gotten to this na... Why cant we all for ones keep aside our tribalistic view...

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Nigeria is better off as one... You guys should just channel all these war tactics to our top leaders just draw a plan on how to kill all of them... If Nigeria should break up with a war, then the war is going to be an everlasting on, finished by the jihadist from the north and the huge resource from the south....

Dont think we are... If anybody have more Case Study... He can drop it so as to keep this thread active...

SalC: Lol seems like or what do you think son?

hmmm... Its not what I tthink... But, what you say...

SalC: Lol then I have succeeded in teaching you not to poke your nose where it doesn't belong

How are you my child

KiddaBlingzz: you sure have. In a very subtle way
i'm doing fine mum, how was your night?

SalC: Lol then I have succeeded in teaching you not to poke your nose where it doesn't belong

How are you my child

Did we adopt a new child... Abi I no knw when them born this one... :p

SalC: A great weekend to you son.

Did your bride return to vatican without informing you?

lol... She has refuse to come back from the vatican for like ages now...

Wonderful weekend to you all... Remain blessed... Kamsified....?

na wa... Look at the title of d thread... Op, are you this childish....

SMH... Guys thinking war is like eating rice and beans...

gosh... I cant believe some supposed intelligent people just decide to start speaking in fantasy... War is not a thing you plan on the board... Abi una think say na call of duty una dey play... If war is that easy, the U.S wouldnt have lost in vietnam,iraq,afgan, despite their proper planning... We dont need bullets/bombs flying in this country anymore. If Nigeria is to break, lets break peacefully... Else we better stick together and make this country work....

Balkan: You permutation might not be wrong
majority of those tribes would not want anything to do with
the North because of Boko haram. while the east will not want them too
because of their boko haram tendencies. Wahala for them.

Double wahala for dead bodi...
But, I no dey pray for war at all... o
Its better we stick together and sort things out...

Ubenedictus: the picture Jesus paints of Judas, as the one "who chose to be lost", he who "it is better he was never born". Leave me with almost certainty that Judas actually was lost. He died with his sins intact.

Erm... Just a thought... The bible record most times that Jesus knew it who was going to betray. Now, its clear Judas was acting according to the will in line with Christ's mission on earth. Now assuming Judas after listening to Christ's statement (it is better he was never born) decided to repent, who would have betrayed Christ...

DIE BY FIRE... When you devote 90percent of your prayer to to attack your enemies and less than 5percent to thanking God for His deeds... You keep shouting die by fire as if God is out to burn down pple...

SMH... Just weeping for we xtians...

Someone should plz drop the email they used in sendin invite... Plz...

italo: Yes, I do.

You're saying nonsense.

Falls from Mt Everest... Walahi you funny die...