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Posted: Tue Apr 8th, 2008 04:04 am |
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Stop the presses!! Hold the Phone!! Big News!!
My husband has for some unexplainable reason agreed to a visit to EWTN next month. We are going to Birmingham, Al. yeah!!
My question is, has anyone here been there to visit, and what good tips do you have? I hope this will be the ultimate opportunity to explain what catholicism really is, and I ask you all to pray that he will have a conversion of heart, if not to catholicism then to a sincere and active protestant faith.
I can't wait, to me this is as big as going to Rome! Well, almost as big.
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Posted: Tue Apr 8th, 2008 04:23 am |
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Marsha, that is great news! I pray you have a wonderful trip.
Are you going with the St. Mary Magdalen group or on your own?
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Posted: Tue Apr 8th, 2008 04:29 am |
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| On our own, probably for two nights. I didn't even know about St. Mary Magdalene's going. It's going to be very interesting, either a good fun trip or the longest two days I've ever had!
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Posted: Tue Apr 8th, 2008 04:47 am |
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Credo Catholic wrote:
Stop the presses!! Hold the Phone!! Big News!!
My husband has for some unexplainable reason agreed to a visit to EWTN next month. We are going to Birmingham, Al. yeah!!
Marsha, I share your joy and will be praying for much grace to fall on your husband's heart.
Becky
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Pani Rose
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 03:38 am |
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That is awesome!
Yeah, wear comfortable shoes  makes it a lot more enjoyable Allow the Holy Spirit and Blessed Mother to do the work. Just relax! Take a sweater, because the studio is cool.
An interesting thing happens, I assume you are going to/stopping by Hanceville too. So many Protestant bus tours come through, they keep coming back. The local Protestants come, and come back. Why? They say it is so beautiful and there is peace there, they can't understand. 
I think they love the Jesus hugs and can't figure out why they are getting them There must be many seeds planted then. I wonder what it is like when they realize he is there in the Eucharist.
If you have the opportunity, get Raymond Auroa's book on Mother Angelica's life, on cd. It will give him an awesome picture of the Holy Spirit working to build what he will be witnissing. A friend and I were listing to it one day, and she said 'Mother sure does sound young' and I cracked up laughing . (Now you have to remember our kids grew up around there) I told her, 'that's not Mother, that's Raymond.' He reads the book by imitating their voices and really does a great job.
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Laughing Elf
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 01:18 pm |
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Credo Catholic wrote: Stop the presses!! Hold the Phone!! Big News!!
My husband has for some unexplainable reason agreed to a visit to EWTN next month. We are going to Birmingham, Al. yeah!!
My question is, has anyone here been there to visit, and what good tips do you have? I hope this will be the ultimate opportunity to explain what catholicism really is, and I ask you all to pray that he will have a conversion of heart, if not to catholicism then to a sincere and active protestant faith.
I can't wait, to me this is as big as going to Rome! Well, almost as big.
Very cool indeed. Be sure and make it to the monastery in Hanceville. While I'm a protestant, I try to stop by there at least once a year. Don't miss the Grotto Chapel underneath the Church.
Welcome to Alabama!
Rod
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 01:27 pm |
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Marsha,
By all means, if you are able to be there for the Monday night broadcast of Marcus' show, the Journey Home, then try to do so. I can't think of a better invitation to the Catholic Church for someone not in full communion.
Peace to all!
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 02:02 pm |
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Laughing Elf wrote:
Be sure and make it to the monastery in Hanceville. While I'm a protestant, I try to stop by there at least once a year. Don't miss the Grotto Chapel underneath the Church.
Welcome to Alabama!
Rod
Is that the Ave Maria Grotto on the map? My map shows Hanceville but not the Shrine. But it does have an Ave Maria Grotto, which we have planned to visit. Also, is the Golden Rule Barbeque that Fr. Pacwa talks about a good place to eat? Our plans aren't firm yet but we are thinking of going on a Thursday afternoon and leaving on Saturday to come home. It suits our schedule better that way, although I had originally wanted to be there this coming Mond. night to hear Andrew McNutt. Can't have everything 
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Pani Rose
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 02:26 pm |
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Laughing Elf wrote: Credo Catholic wrote: Stop the presses!! Hold the Phone!! Big News!!
My husband has for some unexplainable reason agreed to a visit to EWTN next month. We are going to Birmingham, Al. yeah!!
My question is, has anyone here been there to visit, and what good tips do you have? I hope this will be the ultimate opportunity to explain what catholicism really is, and I ask you all to pray that he will have a conversion of heart, if not to catholicism then to a sincere and active protestant faith.
I can't wait, to me this is as big as going to Rome! Well, almost as big.
Very cool indeed. Be sure and make it to the monastery in Hanceville. While I'm a protestant, I try to stop by there at least once a year. Don't miss the Grotto Chapel underneath the Church.
Welcome to Alabama!
Rod
Rod,
One of the members at St George was Buddhist monk for many years, I think he was raised Southen Baptist, and his wife was also Buddhist. If you get a chance stop in and visit with us at St. George also.
Pani Rose
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 02:30 pm |
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Credo Catholic wrote: Laughing Elf wrote:
Be sure and make it to the monastery in Hanceville. While I'm a protestant, I try to stop by there at least once a year. Don't miss the Grotto Chapel underneath the Church.
Welcome to Alabama!
Rod
Is that the Ave Maria Grotto on the map? My map shows Hanceville but not the Shrine. But it does have an Ave Maria Grotto, which we have planned to visit. Also, is the Golden Rule Barbeque that Fr. Pacwa talks about a good place to eat? Our plans aren't firm yet but we are thinking of going on a Thursday afternoon and leaving on Saturday to come home. It suits our schedule better that way, although I had originally wanted to be there this coming Mond. night to hear Andrew McNutt. Can't have everything The Ave Maria Grotto is kind of, but not, across I65 at the Benedictine Monastery in Cullman. A really neat place to visit, you will pass right by it. Ahh, leaving on Sat., if you want to leave about 6:30 in the evening, you can join us for Vespers-Liturgy at St. George in Birmingham at 5pm and say 
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 02:47 pm |
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| Thanks Rose, We can't attend a 5:00 pm service and then drive all the way home, but if we change our plans to include all of Sat. then I would love to be there! If we do I will pm a message to you ahead. God bless
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Posted: Fri Apr 11th, 2008 06:09 pm |
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Well the Divine Liturgy on Sunday is at 10:30am, with Orthros starting at 9:15, if you stay over till then.
I grew up in the Lancaster, Rock Hill area where my family is from. My maiden name was Walters. I went to high school in Great Falls, I was one of those student school bus drivers. So your part of the country was my stomping grounds for many years.
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Posted: Sat Apr 12th, 2008 08:12 pm |
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Hey,
Make sure you call and get tickets. They like to know how many people will be there so they can set up enough chairs, and who is coming.
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Posted: Sun Apr 13th, 2008 04:34 am |
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Thanks Rose, we might be there for a Thurs. show of Life on the Rock, but there isn't a live show on Fri. The website says we can take a tour during the day if a group has already been formed. There has to be a minimum number of people.
My son had a roommate at school from Rock Hill. He is an associate pastor at a small evangelical church somewhere around there. It's not far from here. Small world!
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 06:18 pm |
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| As the time of our trip approaches, my dh is getting cold feet! Now he wants me to go to the 7:00 am mass without him, and that's one of the things I really wanted him to see. He is only going so I won't have to drive down there by myself and I appreciate him willing to do that, so I'm not making a fuss. But he's going to miss out on a lot of blessings if he doesn't make the most of his time there. Everyone pray he will change his mind and attend everything possible with me. Thanks.
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 06:51 pm |
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There is a Mass at 12 noon that is not televised. He may enjoy that a bit more.
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 07:21 pm |
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Hence my dilema. Do I plan according to my pilgrimage, probably of my lifetime, or his casual "tourist" trip but could plant some important seeds. I have planned to attend 7:00 am mass at the shrine, and 8:20 rosary. Then have free time to do what we want until 2:45 at the EWTN studio for the tour. I have offered to have a look at the Talladega racetrack, which I would actually enjoy seeing, and even a visit to the BassPro Shop, which I love to look around in. It's going to be an interesting trip, I'll give a good report! 
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 10:46 pm |
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Do I plan according to my pilgrimage, probably of my lifetime, or his casual "tourist" trip but could plant some important seeds.
Love will find a way, Marsha.
And a full report will be in order on your return. We will not let you get by with anything less.
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 11:14 pm |
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Well there is a place you are most likely not aware of. If you are motorcycle enthusiasts you will love Barbers, they have an awesome museum, as does Talledega for the Corvettes. However, Barbers is a bit more, well it is just a lot! Closer than Talledega also 
http://www.barbermuseum.org/
http://www.barbermotorsports.com/index.php
http://www.barbermotorsports.com/barber-vintage-motorsportspark-museum.php
Then if you like to camp, we have a wonderful state park close by.
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Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 02:20 pm |
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THERE'S A BASS PRO SHOP??!!! OH, MAN, I'M THERE!!!!
Seriously, this trip sounds like a real blessing. Maybe I can go someday.
don't worry about the cold feet thing. go with the flow, you might find yourself changing plans at the last minute "for some unknown reason."
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Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 03:05 pm |
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| I love the BassPro Shop!! I don't use anything in there but I'm fascinated with all the stuff. It's just amazing how many gadgets there are for fishing and hunting and boating. I love hardware stores too! Go figure !
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Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 05:45 pm |
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| I like stationery stores too. PENS, ART SUPPLIES, COLORED PAPER!!!
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Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 06:00 pm |
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Visit EWTN, end up at Bass Pro Shop.....
Gives a whole new meaning to "shoes of the fisherman"!
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Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 07:58 pm |
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| Now they are the Muck Boots of the fisherman I guess.
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