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Rosy

Rosy

Ars longa, vita brevis.

I began by placing almost every book in our house on my Shelfari shelf (I ran out of steam at the ancient college text books). Then I added some books, significant for some reason or other, that I had read but do not own, and since then I have been keeping track of every book I read and/or acquire. I'm over the... more »
  • Long Beach, CA, USA
  • member since October 1 2007

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  • Karen

    Karen says

    Hi Rosy,
    Did you ask for my friendship on Facebook? A lovely lady holding a precious little one is asking for my friendship. I think it might be you since the requester has the first name of Rosy and is from CA. Is it you?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Earl

    Earl says

    Kind of you to call it that, dear friend. I believe every Christian is called to some type of apostolate, don't you? I'm sure the apostle James would agree. ;-)

    Glad to hear your Mother's Day was delightful. Ours was, as well. My Mom and sister joined our family for dinner, and we all shared our love with Sonia's Mom in Brazil. Best of all, a special blessing was given mothers in our church. Of course, godly mothers are a blessing from God every day of the year. Without their civilizing influence, this poor world would be even more lost than it already is.

    Always a joy to hear from you,

    Earl

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Earl

    Earl says

    A Mother's Day bouquet . . .

    When Mother Prayed

    Somehow God always seemed so real,
    Somehow I could not doubt nor feel
    That God was ever far away,
    When I could hear my mother pray;
    Somehow when she would kneel in prayer,
    God always seemed to meet her there.

    When she would kneel beside my bed,
    With her dear hands upon my head,
    My little heart would cease to fear,
    And God would seem to come so near;
    Somehow, someway, when Mother prayed,
    I could not, dared not, feel afraid.

    And when she prayed for Him to keep
    Me through the night, and give me sleep
    And rest until the break of day,
    I felt that it must be, someway;
    That round about me was His arm,
    And He could keep me safe from harm.

    When Mother prayed! O precious hour,
    When God would come in mighty power!
    O memory sweet! O hallowed place
    Where God did shine in Mother's face!
    Somehow in prayer she found such rest;
    Somehow her soul God always blest.

    When Mother prayed! Ah, then I knew
    Within my soul that God is true;
    I could no longer doubt His love;
    And, yielding all, born from above,
    My soul was filled with peace divine,
    And Mother's God was thenceforth mine.

    [Melville Miller]

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Earl

    Earl says

    “The First Fruits of Them That Slept”
    (1 Cor. 15:20)

    Past are the anguish and weight of His passion;
    Sealed in a sepulcher, Jesus doth lie,
    Guarded by soldiers in armor, whose fashion
    Only imperial Rome can supply.

    Just from the courts of Jehovah descended,
    Clothed in a raiment as white as the snow,
    Shining in face by lightning attended,
    Speeds there an angel as a dart from a bow.

    Reaching the garden as daylight is springing,
    Backward he rolleth the stone from the grave;
    Up cometh Jesus, in majesty bringing
    Proof reconfirmed of His power to save.

    Shaking with fear, to the ground fall the keepers;
    Quaketh the earth with mysterious thrills.
    Glory to God in the highest! Ye weepers,
    Shout in the chorus that heaven now fills.

    Earth could not bind the true Lord of creation;
    Vanquished is death by the Author of life;
    Quickly arise ye and tell every nation
    Jesus has won in the glorious strife.

    Past are the anguish and weight of His passion;
    Pleasures forever bide Him on high;
    Clothed is the Savior with garments in fashion
    Human resources could never supply.

    (Robert Rothman)

    Yours in our Risen Lord,

    Earl;

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Daniel

    Daniel says

    Thanks for the welcome. I'm just getting started.

    Daniel

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Earl

    Earl says

    Italics are formatted via standard HTML coding, viz., entering [i ] before the text to be italicized and [/i ] after it, omitting the space after the i in both instances. Try it.

    I'll share some thoughts on Praying the Psalms after I've read it.

    Wishing you a blessed Epiphany,

    Earl

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Earl

    Earl says

    Rosy, Actually, I've begun reading a book by Fr. Merton on Praying the Psalms," which I discovered last Saturday in the Eucharistic Chapel at Sacred Heart Church in Winchester, VA. I believe with the Old Capt'n that Christians neglect the Old Testament to their detriment and peril, and I could go off on that tangent, but I'll desist. Still the Psalms are an integral part of the liturgy of the Church and I would hope of a Christian life. Prudence, as well as honesty, however, compels me to note certain reservations regarding Merton's orthodoxy, primarily involving matters of religious syncretism. A blessed New Year to you! --Earl

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Earl

    Earl says

    Dear Rosy,

    If you will take a look at the latest addition to my bookshelves, 'A Medieval Christmas,'--just entered--and read my review, you will see why I found your message--just read--regarding Christianity Today's report of a newly illustrated Bible so providential.

    Wishing you and yours the blessings of the Babe of Bethlehem, yours in Him,

    Earl

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • pratoda

    pratoda says

    Many thanks for the tip ! I haven't been logging in recently. I'll try and pick it up when I next pass through a metropolis.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • JPaden

    JPaden says

    Mountains Beyond Mountains is a NF book that I highly recommend.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • JPaden

    JPaden says

    I had not seen it. I think it's absolutely beautiful and am seriously considering giving some of these as Xmas gifts.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • diana

    diana says

    hi rosy ...good news, bad news. bad news first...i'm going to miss book club again this month as it falls on the same weekend as my vacation. good news...i'm going on vacation! hawaii!! will be reading the other boleyn girl on the beach though and thinking of you guys :)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • HemingwayHeroine

    HemingwayHeroine says

    Summer Reading with Rory is here! Please visit the Rory Gilmore Book Club to vote for this season's good read.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • diana

    diana says

    hi rosy - yes, i got hooked the first night but have slowed down a bit now. this can be addictive :) thanks for adding me as a friend - i feel special now =P

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen

    Karen says

    Rosy, if you want to find out more about Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth, there is a discussion going on in the Seekers group under the discussion title Eckhart Tolle-A New Earth.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen

    Karen says

    I see that you are reading The Four Agreements. It is one of my most valued non fiction books. Do you like it?
    Speaking of non fiction books, have you read A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle? It's the book that this author and Oprah are having a ten week online class. It's already into the second week/chapter. I am really getting a lot from the class along with the book.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Karen

    Karen says

    Hi Rosy,
    Little Miss and Mr. Men books were popular with my little son who is now 30 years old!
    Yes, I do have your address change, but I'm not sure which is the new one and which is the old one, sorry. Perhaps you could resend me the new one and I will update my address book.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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