Walking down the sidewalk,
I catch my toe on a crack and stumble.
I blame myself for not looking.
I feel embarrassed and hope nobody noticed.
Down the street, I see another man walking.
Just as I catch sight of him, he stumbles, too.
Two brothers under the skin.
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Hi - I am seeking your help and your prayers
For days I have been Googling for Christian, Catholic and Orthodox discussion forums, and while there are many out there, not all are accepting registrations.
It is my belief that as Christians we can all learn from each other. That does not mean converting from one faith to another, but rather just reading and discussing to get a better understanding of faith, GOD, the scriptures, and the ultimate gift of salvation that comes through Christ's Blood. It is by Christ alone we are saved, and Christ didn't limit his teachings. When our Saviour walked this earth he reached out to the Samaritan. He ate with the tax collectors. He cured the haemorrhaging woman who touched the bottom of his cloak. Example after example can be found where he followed the "spirit of the law" as opposed to the words of the Jewish laws.
A lot of time an effort has been put in to creating my forum - http://apostolictradition.org/ The forum also includes a sub-forum for Taosism and its place in the world of Christianity. These initial efforts are just a start. The forum will undoubtedly evolve as I receive feedback, and as inspiration from my prayers guides me. It was prayer and The Holy Spirit that has inspired me to take up this task, risk ridicule, insult, and rejection, but I persevered and will continue to persevere. You are just one of many I have, and will, ask for help.
So far rejections have far out numbered offers to help, but I will continue without discouragement.
All that I ask is that you may share the URL for this forum, and invite others to come participate, learn, discuss, and grow. I also extend a personal invitation to you to join and participate in the discussions.
In Christ's Holy Name......
Robert
MY LORD GOD, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
- Thomas Merton, "Thoughts in Solitude"
Robert:
Above is your request in your own words. I'll visit your forum when I get a chance.
Dialogue is key to good communication. So is an open mind.
My wish for you is that you continue in the frame of mind Thomas Merton describes in the quote you posted.
Thanks for reading. Good luck with your forum.
H. K.
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