Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Dear Pope


Dear Pope,

What up, your Royal Papacy? I hope your flight to the U.S. was absolutely wonderful and holy. I am writing you this letter because I want to apologize for the fact that I am the worst Catholic in the world, yet I still strongly claim to be Catholic since I was raised Catholic and all the other churches I have tried to convert to and “try out” have totally wierded me out. That is a story in itself.

I felt it was necessary to write you today because I believe in signs. The Catholic religion has been a lingering and random motif in my life the last few days. How, you are probably wondering? Well, first, there is always my mother who yells at me for not going to church…even though I am an adult. She seriously expects me to drive 30 minutes to another town so that she can have a church going partner to kneel and pray with. Can you believe that? There is a wonderful Catholic Church located right around the corner from where I live…but it is always really packed with loyal churchgoers like yourself. My agoraphobia in combination with the holding hands thing gets in the way with that…I am sure you understand. But I drive by the church quite frequently and normally think of Christ and God and how they will always love me and I will always love them.

Catholicism has also been a motif in my life lately for a few other small reasons. For instance, the movie “The Da Vinci Code” was on the other day…and I watched it. I do love that Mary Magdalene regardless of the rumors. There also was the prayer for patience and the ability to possess forgiveness I made the other day when Clint didn’t do what I asked him to do. Can we work on him? We can talk about him later.

And then there is my love for bread and wine. Who would have thought such a religious act of devotion could transform into a daily necessity for me? I know. God thought of it. You’re so funny and wise. Rather than once a week, the presence of the body and blood of you know who is quite the regular pastime in our household. You should stop by some time!

So, back to your visit. How is G. Bush? He hasn’t said anything dumb yet has he? I know, I know. Idiocrosy just falls out of his mouth. Sure, he is probably a super nice man, but he thinks he is so funny when he is sooooo not…kind of like my father. Clint thinks my father is awesome and funny….I told you we need to work on him.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and make sure you know that I am still a Catholic…just a modern day do-it-my way kind of version. I am still a good person with good morals, good ethics, and understanding. I am super honest…which some people in today’s world don’t really appreciate. I know, I need to work on my gossiping. But, for the most part, I just live my day-to-day life with a cross around my neck, truth and honesty in my words and actions, and a great sense of humor.

So, sorry I am the worst Catholic in the world, but I am not perfect. I pray that you have a great and safe visit! You are always welcome in my home if you ever want some bread and wine!

Love,
Deb

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey, Deb!
Great post! I was also raised Catholic. My grandmother is a very pious old lady! :) I think that her faith has gotten her some very hard times. Everybody needs something to believe in :)

I thought she'd freak when I told her that I was getting married to someone who wasn't Catholic! LOL! I told her that my husband is Christian but just not Catholic. Her response? "Mehhhh...It's okay. We still believe in the same God."

WOW! That was a total shocker! LOL!

Anyway, have you read The Da Vinci Code? I enjoyed the book better than the movie. For some reason, from the book I just couldn't picture Tom Hanks depicting an accurate Robert Langdon.

Oh, I meant to say that I still haven't received your e-mail. That totally sucks! You can try e-mailing me at my regular addy: christine 121875 at yahoo dot ca or you can post your answers here in your blog comments and I'll come check them out. Let me know. Sorry! Stupid Hotmail problems. Grrrr!

Deb said...

You ready???!! i tossed in a little extra here in there in hopes for some extra candy points. :)

1. Terms of Endearment (1983) "Come to Laugh, Come to Cry, Come to Care, Come to Terms. "
Directed by: James L. Brooks
Aurora Greenway played by: Shirley MacLaine
Emma Greenway Horton played by: Debra Winger
Garrett Breedlove played by: Jack Nicholson

2. Beaches (1988) "Friends come and go but there's always one you're stuck with for life."
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Cecilia "CC" Carol Bloom played by: Bette Midler
Hillary Whitney Essex played by: Barbara Hershey

3. Love Story (1970) "Love means never having to say you're sorry."
Directed by: Arthur Miller
Jennifer Cavilleri played by: Ali Miller
Oliver Barrett IV played by: Ryan O'Neal
*** Tommy Lee Jones also has a small role. This was prior to his fame and discovered greatness. :)

4. The Way We Were (1973) "Everything seemed so important then .. even love!"
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Hubbell Gardner played by: Robert Redford
Katie Morosky played by: Barbara Streisand

5. Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979) "I'm not taking him with me. I'm no good for him. I'm terrible with him. I have no patience. He's better off without me."
Directed by: Robert Benton
Ted Kramer played by: Dustin Hoffman
Joanna Kramer played by: Meryl Streep
Billy Kramer played by: Justin Henry

Unknown said...

Ooooooh! Niiiice!

I think I'm going to have to make it a draw since a few people got the right answers. Hubby will pick the names out of a hat or something. I'll let you guys know on Tuesday who the winner is ;)