Comments on: Headline: Mother Teresa Was Human http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:13:53 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: drug rehab programs http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11441 drug rehab programs Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:25:26 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11441 <p>Frankly, I did heard something, but very little. Mother Teresa was human? Who could even doubt it? </p> Frankly, I did heard something, but very little. Mother Teresa was human? Who could even doubt it?

]]> By: Mike http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11440 Mike Sun, 04 May 2008 17:10:22 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11440 <p>It`s a good article. </p> It`s a good article.

]]> By: Andrey http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11439 Andrey Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:59:55 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11439 <p>She was a real human. It will be more correct. </p> She was a real human. It will be more correct.

]]> By: Susanne http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11438 Susanne Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:45:05 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11438 <p>I agree with Angie; who wouldn’t have occasional doubts when surrounded by such human tragedy?  If I saw sick, hungy, and dying people day-in and day-out, I’m sure I would ask God, “Where are you???” It’s easy to say that we don’t doubt when we’re living in our comfy air-conditioned homes.  Most of us live in bubbles, and we don’t usually come face-to-face with the ugliness that is the world.  And thanks, Seth, for the reminder that even Jesus, as He was taking on the sins of the world while on the cross, asked God why He was forsaking Him.  Jesus was 100% God, but He was also 100% man, and I’m sure He completely understood what MT was talking about. </p> I agree with Angie; who wouldn’t have occasional doubts when surrounded by such human tragedy?  If I saw sick, hungy, and dying people day-in and day-out, I’m sure I would ask God, “Where are you???” It’s easy to say that we don’t doubt when we’re living in our comfy air-conditioned homes.  Most of us live in bubbles, and we don’t usually come face-to-face with the ugliness that is the world.  And thanks, Seth, for the reminder that even Jesus, as He was taking on the sins of the world while on the cross, asked God why He was forsaking Him.  Jesus was 100% God, but He was also 100% man, and I’m sure He completely understood what MT was talking about.

]]> By: MamasBoy http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11437 MamasBoy Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:02:35 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11437 <p>"I read the whole article and all of her letters and there is no direct trust in Jesus alone for salvation but more of doing the work of Jesus and seemingly trusting in His will.  I’d love to know if she actually declared Him as her Savior.” </p> <p> If you want to understand the letters better and the life of MT, it might help to read the actual book and not just Time’s article.  I can’t speak to this topic in particular, but I have seen gross oversimplification and obfuscation in past Time articles on religious matters. <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Teresa-Come-Be-Light/dp/0385520379" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Teresa-Come-Be-Light/dp/0385520379</a> </p> <p> In defense of the release of the letters, Mother Teresa was Catholic.  Undoubtedly, she would have submitted obediently to the decision of the Church authorities regarding her letters, even if she disagreed with it.  As one recalls, the three vows a religious takes are poverty, chastity and *obedience*.  </p> <p> It takes a special humility to put our ego aside and allow our weaknesses to be published for the world to see.  This is difficult for even the most saintly among us and the decision is complicated when their are doubts regarding the spiritual benefit/suffering to others that could result.  Mother Teresa has had her goodness and triumphs paraded.  Catholic Church authorities decided to let her difficulties and struggles be known as well.  Whatever her personal wishes, I’m sure Mother Teresa would have obediently submitted to the decision.  Of course, I’d be willing to reconsider that conclusion if someone could show a pattern of disobedience (an instance perhaps) of her disobedience to her religious superiors. </p> <p> Honestly, given that much of this was already known through hearsay, I think that it is probably better to publish the letters and let the facts speak for themselves.  I remember reading several years ago about Mother Teresa being visited by an excorcist before her death and about some of the spiritual struggles and doubts she had.  It’s not like this is all brand new information, though it does appear that the new book gives a more more reliable and complete treatment of the subject. </p> <p> Lastly, regarding the person who wrote this book making any money off of it, he is a religious brother from Mother Teresa’s order and has taken a vow of poverty.  The missionaries of charity may get some of the proceeds, but the individual will not profit from it and I can assure you that the sisters and brothers won’t use the proceeds to go buy a Ferrari. </p> <p> MB </p> “I read the whole article and all of her letters and there is no direct trust in Jesus alone for salvation but more of doing the work of Jesus and seemingly trusting in His will.  I’d love to know if she actually declared Him as her Savior.”

If you want to understand the letters better and the life of MT, it might help to read the actual book and not just Time’s article.  I can’t speak to this topic in particular, but I have seen gross oversimplification and obfuscation in past Time articles on religious matters.

http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Teresa-Come-Be-Light/dp/0385520379

In defense of the release of the letters, Mother Teresa was Catholic.  Undoubtedly, she would have submitted obediently to the decision of the Church authorities regarding her letters, even if she disagreed with it.  As one recalls, the three vows a religious takes are poverty, chastity and *obedience*. 

It takes a special humility to put our ego aside and allow our weaknesses to be published for the world to see.  This is difficult for even the most saintly among us and the decision is complicated when their are doubts regarding the spiritual benefit/suffering to others that could result.  Mother Teresa has had her goodness and triumphs paraded.  Catholic Church authorities decided to let her difficulties and struggles be known as well.  Whatever her personal wishes, I’m sure Mother Teresa would have obediently submitted to the decision.  Of course, I’d be willing to reconsider that conclusion if someone could show a pattern of disobedience (an instance perhaps) of her disobedience to her religious superiors.

Honestly, given that much of this was already known through hearsay, I think that it is probably better to publish the letters and let the facts speak for themselves.  I remember reading several years ago about Mother Teresa being visited by an excorcist before her death and about some of the spiritual struggles and doubts she had.  It’s not like this is all brand new information, though it does appear that the new book gives a more more reliable and complete treatment of the subject.

Lastly, regarding the person who wrote this book making any money off of it, he is a religious brother from Mother Teresa’s order and has taken a vow of poverty.  The missionaries of charity may get some of the proceeds, but the individual will not profit from it and I can assure you that the sisters and brothers won’t use the proceeds to go buy a Ferrari.

MB

]]> By: Becky http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11436 Becky Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:29:44 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11436 <p>TIME talks about how Mother Teresa wrote her letters and shared her heart with a “spiritual confidant,” her “confessors” and “superiors.” When did it become okay to make someone’s confidential issues public? She specifically asked they remain private. The least we could do to honor her memory is respect her wishes. I can’t believe people aren’t making a bigger deal of this. </p> TIME talks about how Mother Teresa wrote her letters and shared her heart with a “spiritual confidant,” her “confessors” and “superiors.” When did it become okay to make someone’s confidential issues public? She specifically asked they remain private. The least we could do to honor her memory is respect her wishes. I can’t believe people aren’t making a bigger deal of this.

]]> By: Joe Proctor http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11435 Joe Proctor Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:56:34 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11435 <p>Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed these comments.  My feelings are that these revelations of MT only show me what a saint she was!  To keep on doing good when haunted by such doubts reveal that she was a human.  Who amoung us can say that everyday is a good one?  Why do we always hold others to a higher standard than ourselves?  “Those who live in glass houses--------!” </p> Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed these comments.  My feelings are that these revelations of MT only show me what a saint she was!  To keep on doing good when haunted by such doubts reveal that she was a human.  Who amoung us can say that everyday is a good one?  Why do we always hold others to a higher standard than ourselves?  “Those who live in glass houses——–!”

]]> By: Shaun Groves http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11434 Shaun Groves Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:43:22 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11434 <p>Not aimed at you, Kevin.  I apologize for letting my cynicism spill out here in the comments.  I sometimes forget, especially when Brody and others who know me very well are on here, how my words may sound to people who do care about me but don’t live with me every day.  Mockery is a highly tempting way of letting off steam for me - a bad habit - and also an effective point maker...if the audience isn’t too angered to listen. </p> <p> Hope no one was.  Point made though eh? </p> Not aimed at you, Kevin.  I apologize for letting my cynicism spill out here in the comments.  I sometimes forget, especially when Brody and others who know me very well are on here, how my words may sound to people who do care about me but don’t live with me every day.  Mockery is a highly tempting way of letting off steam for me – a bad habit – and also an effective point maker…if the audience isn’t too angered to listen.

Hope no one was.  Point made though eh?

]]> By: shaunfan http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11433 shaunfan Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:11:15 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11433 <p>Brody and Shaun, thanks for your further comments, especially the list of attributes and attitudes from her book.  I don’t think the mocking was called for however as I think both of you are aware of misguided faith not based on trusting in Jesus alone for salvation.  I had that type of misguided faith for 28 years of my life and I take that rather seriously and don’t in fact judge anyone but try to love everyone as Jesus commands. </p> <p> Sincerely, <br /> Kevin </p> Brody and Shaun, thanks for your further comments, especially the list of attributes and attitudes from her book.  I don’t think the mocking was called for however as I think both of you are aware of misguided faith not based on trusting in Jesus alone for salvation.  I had that type of misguided faith for 28 years of my life and I take that rather seriously and don’t in fact judge anyone but try to love everyone as Jesus commands.

Sincerely,

Kevin

]]> By: Kathryn E Brantley http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11432 Kathryn E Brantley Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:56:15 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/08/headline-mother-teresa-was-human/#comment-11432 <p>Just stopped by after seeing the video on your myspace! Thought the life of a soft rock singer was very taxing!LUV the music! </p> Just stopped by after seeing the video on your myspace! Thought the life of a soft rock singer was very taxing!LUV the music!

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