tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post288005257901639598..comments2023-06-14T10:53:23.632-04:00Comments on The Breadbox Letters: To be a Setting SunNancy Shumanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-8600391385161977492013-05-23T13:14:59.315-04:002013-05-23T13:14:59.315-04:00Vicky, I too think the day to day challenges are h...Vicky, I too think the day to day challenges are harder to meet with patience. In fact, this has been my experience over the years. In a wasting disease, I think it might not be the disease "itself" (overall) that would try my patience, but most likely the littler aggravations that would come with it.. "don't stick another needle in that hand again.. I think I'm getting a headache..." But yes: abandonment to God's will - I think you're right that therein lies the key!Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-91014413325876999762013-05-22T23:21:55.041-04:002013-05-22T23:21:55.041-04:00That quote by St. Ignatius appeals to my passionat...That quote by St. Ignatius appeals to my passionate, romantic side - the side that wants to die in the odour of sanctity of a sad and desperate wasting disease;-) Somehow, though, I think the reality, for me, would be rather less than saintly. I'm beginning to think it can sometimes be harder to meet the day-to-day, little challenges in life with patience. At times, illness has a way of detaching us from the world and uniting us more closely to Jesus, don't you think? There's a lot of peace in that. Maybe, the key to suffering, big or small, is simply abandonment to God's will?<br /><br />God bless, Nancy:-)<br /><br />Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020095571963954615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-64055900492823934932013-05-22T23:21:25.000-04:002013-05-22T23:21:25.000-04:00Thank YOU so much! Thank YOU so much! Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-24019181559803127232013-05-22T22:07:58.742-04:002013-05-22T22:07:58.742-04:00Throughout this long winter and spring going throu...Throughout this long winter and spring going through my son's intense illness I can say the holy spirit manifests within when we are the most weak and vulnerable and crying out for help. Help comes through him and is felt tangibly. I can't fathom what these martyrs experienced and how near, all encompassing our Lord revealed himself and his peace. Thanks for another great post Nancy!!!The Mad-Eyed Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033013996246941498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-43647937339795594352013-05-22T21:30:35.938-04:002013-05-22T21:30:35.938-04:00Noreen, I'm not that brave either; not even re...Noreen, I'm not that brave either; not even remotely close. But ... if we needed this kind of grace, I am sure it would be there at the exact right time. But would we accept it?.... I'm not sure about me!!!!!Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-75324331994014144902013-05-22T19:03:09.818-04:002013-05-22T19:03:09.818-04:00Now that's faith. To embrace the death by lio...Now that's faith. To embrace the death by lions would be difficult for me. I'm not that brave! Something to think about Nancy :) God bless!noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-44275301367180166572013-05-22T00:00:21.854-04:002013-05-22T00:00:21.854-04:00Indeed! Thank you, Monica. Indeed! Thank you, Monica. Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-4277083344501998032013-05-21T23:52:20.968-04:002013-05-21T23:52:20.968-04:00Jamie, you've brought up some points I really ...Jamie, you've brought up some points I really want to ponder. Exiting stage on command, no self-importance. It's a part of martyrdom I'd never thought about before. Thank you!Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-20762636905680470432013-05-21T22:06:19.036-04:002013-05-21T22:06:19.036-04:00I don't suffer well. I grumble, too. It is s...I don't suffer well. I grumble, too. It is such a good idea to remember the saints who embraced martyrdom whether it was death of the body or a white kind of death.Monica https://www.blogger.com/profile/06880809740306892433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420256535089719734.post-25979054388766977882013-05-21T15:48:25.895-04:002013-05-21T15:48:25.895-04:00What tremendous humility to call yourself a settin...What tremendous humility to call yourself a setting sun! That thought comes from a soul that harbors no illusions about himself and his importance in this world, outside of what he means to Christ's plan. So often, I am concerned about the "meaning" of my life, and I get all dumpy about how disappointed I am, at age 43, at my world contribution. The martyrs not only were willing to die in a horrible way for Christ, but were willing to "exit stage" on command, with no self-importance!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365082399356886167noreply@blogger.com