Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Story Telling
I did not give much of a theology homily or teaching in the pulpit on Christmas. I told a story that I had written. I put it on my Christmas blog but got little response in hits and not much after the Christmas masses. So I was thinking of just not telling any more stories. Then I got to thinking that I really tell my stories for children to hear. They are not usually the audience for Sunday preaching. Children don't read my blog I guess, though I know that they do lots of stuff on computers. Children might not feel comfortable telling me what they thought of my stories. So my main audience is mute as to giving me feedback. I will continue to tell stories then and not worry if the adults find me simplistic, or thin in content. Of course, there is always the chance that my stories stink, and I am the last to know. Good grief! What a way to go into a new year.
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I better tell you something or you'll start threatening to go silent. I liked your addiction talk a lot even though I rarely drink. I did not think that I should have been there but, my addiction has to do with feeling like I don't belong anywhere. I get encouragement from thinking that you have made contact with God.
ReplyDeleteOK, I posted my thoughts on your Christmas post on the 25th. What I think about this post is that your insecurities are showing. You are loved. Your writing is respected. Happy New Year. Please keep writing and posting. We need you!!!!!
ReplyDeletePeople tend to take the time to complain more than to praise---how many say ''''Wow . You're doing a great job "to anyone or any service place, shop etc. compared to complaints. When people get what they came for they leave satisfied and smiling and it never occurs to most to comment on it . It is what they expected and they got it. You are many cuts above that sort of thing, but I heard a lot of chuckles and saw a lot of smiles at the children's mass homily/story Christmas Eve. Besides, many of your ardent fans at that mass can't spell or write yet .And I haven't read any complaints yet.
ReplyDeleteWell I was at your Christmas childrens mass and I have also had some experience on the stage. In your homily, when the boy said to witch Maureen, "You sure are ugly!", the children roared with delight. That was your audience and you had their attention right to the last, "it is never too EARLY to show kindness to others."
ReplyDeleteMy family went to that mass to hear you speak. Perhaps that is why it was standing room only?
Fr. Terry, I loved your story! I thought your homily was the best I have heard in 45 years of attending church! Please keep writing and sharing!
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