We're all very grateful to the Betts for the splendid hospitality at our last meeting. Next time, Friday, February 20, we'll meet at the Pilarski's home at 7pm sharp, so bring a friend and, if you can, bring some food to share. Contact Hilary to get directions and whatnot.
The questions at the last session were these:
1. Sorry this is such a lengthy question, but I’ve been wondering about it since early this (last) year, and wanted to know your opinion. I purchased a piece of clothing that has straps instead of sleeves. They aren't really thick straps, but they aren't super thin either. My mom wouldn’t let me wear it without a sweater because she said it exposed too much of my shoulders and was too “strappy.” I know girls especially have to be modest at all times, especially by avoiding clothes such as tube tops and low cut or too tight shirts. But I didn’t think that exposing your shoulders was impure. Am I wrong?
2. Where do I start when trying to explain to peers, teacher, friends, that Obama is not the “messiah” on a basic moral level, without using too much religion?
3. Why would a person make a general confession?
4. What is a good way to get lukewarm Catholics moving?
5. My parents tell me that I am not allowed to date for another year or so. In principle, I completely agree with them. But then... this great guy came along. I really liked him, and before I knew it he told me “I love you” and I responded likewise. How are we supposed to stay “just friends” with members of the opposite sex until we are ready to get married and start a family?
Image:
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), detail of The Return of the Prodigal Son c. 1669, Oil on canvas, The Hermitage, St. Petersburg.
