It is no coincidence I just finished (and loved) this book. Because the title was me. I will tell you what I mean.
A few years ago my brother-in-law bought us a series of CDs called " A History of the Catholic Church. One, Holy and Apostolic?" This was a very thoughtful gift. I immediately noticed the question mark in the title. Then checked the supplemental book for a church seal of approval (called a Nihil Obstat or Imprimatur) and found neither. I put the gift inside a cabinet. I didn't want to listen to a secular manipulation of the Catholic faith, like another History Channel mockery of Jesus. Well two years later, I decided to throw the unopened tapes away. I couldn't donate heresies after all! My husband saw them and said, "I am going to listen to these on the way to work." I warned him. Guess what?! These tapes are like buried treasures! We both are fascinated with the amazing history and loving every single minute basking in the knowledge the professor shares on these tapes. The practicing Catholic professor. Here is a blatant example of preconceived judgement....pride and prejudice.
I guess this is what they mean by never judging a book by its cover :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat and courageous post! Reminds me of the line from Ain't Misbehavin' - "One never knows, do one?"
ReplyDeleteYup, once can never know what's inside a thing unless you try to explore it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, this is something we all can learn to do. To not be so quick to past judgment. God bless you sis and have a Bless day:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your positive experience with us. Rashida said it all. Stopping by to wish you a great day.
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ReplyDeleteI've listened to them on podcasts. I thought they were really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very interesting. Have a nice day
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ReplyDeleteI think it's great that your hubby decided to check these out before throwing them out. Sometimes we are so quick to judge that we don't realize the reality (so to speak) of something. It's great that you had a chance to check these out and that you have learned something from them. Thanks for sharing!
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This was a great post! I know as humans we judge by nature, almost, so that is awesome you were able to listen to them and get something from them.
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ReplyDeleteHow cool that you opened yourself into learning new things. It reminds me of something my spiritual mentor used to say. Never take anyone's word about the Bible, always research it for yourself and listen to your instincts (the Holy spirit) if something doesn't sound right. That way we are free to learn from others without our faith being unwaivering!
ReplyDelete«Louis» certainly understands your apprehension about listening to the series. Goodness knows that both the Catholic Church and Christianity generally are under assault from many quarters these days!
ReplyDeleteI love it when I manage to get past my preconceived ideas and find a treat like this.
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ReplyDeleteSometimes we do find some pricious nuggets where we least expected them.
ReplyDeleteThat's a valuable lesson we all need to learn! Thanks for sharing your experience.
ReplyDeleteI guess the saying is true...you can't judge a book by it's cover...glad your hubby gave them a chance..
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ReplyDeleteGlad you did not throw away the box...this post is so honest and simple.love it:)
ReplyDeleteSounds exactly like something I would do, and exactly what my husband would do! How wonderful that he retrieved them, and that you are both blessed by them. :)
ReplyDeletelove your honesty and your blog.
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Thanks so much for the follow, following back! 8 kids... holy moly, I'm in awe!!!
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ReplyDeleteI just recently retread Jane Eyre after about 20 years. Appreciate it much more now.
ReplyDeleteAs a practicing Catholic I can so relate to putting things in cabinets. I'm glad your husband gave the tapes a second chance. I suppose we need to do that more often. Happy Weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love Pride and Prejudice! Such a great book and my all time favorite. Have you ever watched the BBC version of the movie? Those CD's sound interesting. I grew up Catholic and really don't know much about the history of Catholicism.
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ReplyDeleteI don't want to lose any of my blogs,I enjoy visiting you guys to much. I hope you will join. Oh and follow me. Almost forgot that part.
I love having those moments when you realize you're the one judging.
ReplyDeleteI loved the movie Pride and Prejudice and have the book at home. I need to start reading it. Thank you so much for the lovely comment you left me. I am your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteNancy
I don't know the book, but I live in Belgium which is a catholic country. Everybody is catholic except a few protestants like me, but I am protestant because my parents were and in Germany there are mostly protestants. In the beginning I adopted the catholic religion (my Italian husband being catholic of course, in Italy there is nothing else either) but with the years I became so disgusted of the manipulation of the catholic church and then the scandal with discovering all these pedophiles, that even the Belgians have enough of the catholic church and the churches are more and more empty. That doesn't mean that people are not christians they have their faith, but they don't want the catholic church as it is now, anymore.
ReplyDeleteI had that experience with a book. It had a nice title, but the opening words were suspect. Out that went to the trash. There is no sense keeping something that is destructive to faith. But I am glad that your CDs turned out great. I love learning about the Church. Even if many religious and faithful are causing great scandal to it, the Church is ever pure and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love this post:) can I admit that I never read the book?
ReplyDeletethis is one of my fave books. i have those moments, too.
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jasmine
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ReplyDeleteWell you just never know about books, CDs, sermons etc. I have done the same thing many times with items from my MIL. We are both Christians, but she is more of the world is coming to an end type person and you have to have everything you possibly would ever need just in case something should happen, and I am the well today I am alive and need to live it, we can cross that bridge when it comes type person. I try to listen or read something she offers occasionally, but its hard not to assume she is sending me the same thing as always sigh**
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