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A Photo by Philip C.

Jul 31, 2009 | comments: 2

Philip C. Aug 1, 2009, 3:09pm EDT

Hi, Jeana!
I'm not sure what your comment means, but thanks for posting one.

Superbowl POLL by Janis V.

Jan 19, 2009 | comments: 9

Philip C. Jan 19, 2009, 8:49pm EST

Steelers! (I hope!)

Thought~Byte No. 116 by John Philipp

Aug 26, 2008 | comments: 109

Philip C. Aug 30, 2008, 3:15pm EDT

Thanks for the thought byte, John!
I used to be quite judgmental until my priest/confessor enabled me to see the danger and harm I could cause. Now I strive to never judge the person and to try to understand their actions. Not being judgmental has given me a great deal of freedom, including not being concerned with how other people judge me - I just treat everyone as one of God's children.

POINT OF CONVERGENCE: Was the Pope's spotlight on the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandal an act of contrition or damage control? by Mario A.

Apr 21, 2008 | comments: 63

Philip C. Apr 21, 2008, 6:51pm EDT

Mario,

I beg to differ with your view that the Pope placed all the blame on individual priests. The transcript of Pope Benedict's April 17 address to the U.S. bishops at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception clearly shows that he believes the bishops are to blame as well:

"Responding to this situation has not been easy and, as the President of your Episcopal Conference has indicated, it was "sometimes very badly handled". Now that the scale and gravity of the problem is more clearly understood, you have been able to adopt more focused remedial and disciplinary measures and to promote a safe environment that gives greater protection to young people. While it must be remembered that the overwhelming majority of clergy and religious in America do outstanding work in bringing the liberating message of the Gospel to the people entrusted to their care, it is vitally important that the vulnerable always be shielded from those who would cause harm. In this regard, your efforts to heal and protect are bearing great fruit not only for those directly under your pastoral care, but for all of society."

Telling the bishops that the church's response was "badly handled" is akin to an admonishment of the bishops, in my mind. Granted, I wish he had elaborated and spoken more specifically, but this Pope prefers to speak in generalities. So be it.

Yours in Christ.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Links by Danjal E.

Sep 5, 2007 | comments: 3

Philip C. Mar 9, 2008, 6:17pm EDT

Thanks for posting this! I seems to be one of the kind of Web sites I am looking for.

About Royal Caribbean's Member Network by Rachel Hancock, Royal Caribbean

Sep 5, 2007 | comments: 12

Philip C. Mar 9, 2008, 6:15pm EDT

I found you on the Royal Caribbean Fan Web site and am so glad to join you on Gather. Our next cruise is on Liberty of the Seas on October 18, 2008. Is anyone else going on that cruise?

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Philip C.
San Francisco, CA, USA

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