What brings you to SD? I have had slow revelation for the past 15+ years regarding faith. It's complicated (as most are) but full of much grace (thank you Lord) - I never left the faith...was a good boy but apathetic about more than I should have ever been, I was raised going to Mass on Sundays, went to catholic school k-12, had the grace of a good diocese and parish, I met my wife at in my early 20's at a non-catholic youth group, had some revelation through Fr. Malachi Martin about 15 years ago, with the death of my dad a couple of years ago (who I believe had a miracle in living so long with terminal cancer) I got deeper into our faith and have gone to an annual conference where I heard Fr. Bill Casey one year...in looking up sermons of his on YouTube, I found Fr. Ripperger and have been listening to much of his teachings. I don't recall hearing of Fatima or other events as a kid...I feel like we are certainly in the early stages of the chastisement now...I'm doing what I can to lead my family and I feel that I am called to ensure that I am educated about as much as I can so that I can keep our tradition and knowledge alive. Sadly, I feel it is going to worse. I just recently attended a Solemn High Mass (on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) a couple of weeks ago...I sure wish I had taken latin in high school.
Are you a member of other Internet fora? If so, care to mention which one(s)? Some.
Why did you choose your username and avatar? Not very original, part of my name. Perhaps I should change it.
What is your state of life - single, married, religious, or still discerning? Married, for more than a decade now.
Whereabouts do you live "in real life"? (be as specific or as general as you wish!) Chicago Area
Personality type? Not sure of my Myers-Brigss... bit of a perfectionist and a procrastinator - hard to get things done. lol
Favorite books? Unfortunately, I read a lot of non-fiction or business related books. As a kid I enjoyed "Stone Soup" and later on "Hatchet", on my nightstand I've been working my way though "Understanding the Catechism " by Spirago (?sp), I have "The Devil's Final Battle Our Lady's Victory Edition" next.
Favorite movies? Have to be careful as password resets uses these questions. I enjoy dramas, movies with some good vs. bad theme. Lord of the Rings, The Mission, Road to Perdition, Les Miserables, Out of Africa, The Game, Frequency, more mafia movies than I should admit to...I enjoy good cinematography.
Favorite TV shows? Better Call Saul, This Old House, Home Improvement, Breaking Bad.
Favorite sports/teams Chicago Cubs.
Have any hobbies? Started cycling recently. I'm a private pilot. I enjoy woodworking, landscaping, cooking. Spending time with our kids.
Pet peeves: People that don't help, complain, can't admit their faults...I have many faults personally.
Fun random fact about yourself: Came to realize recently that someone I know was mentored by a famous padre of the 20th century.
Welcome, friend :pray1:
Gary Paulson is a great author.
Welcome!
Welcome :toth:
How much ya bench?
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I also loved the L.O.T.R. Movies. I fell in love with the books when I was in High School (a long time ago). I think I read the books so many times, that I can't pick them up anymore to this day.
Welcome to the forum!