tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post5153974597822886225..comments2024-03-23T09:59:53.293+00:00Comments on LINEN ON THE HEDGEROW: Wearing the cross or bearing the cross?Richard Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-30235475855645249942012-09-12T08:55:53.299+01:002012-09-12T08:55:53.299+01:00
I would not argue with anything you have said, Lo...<br />I would not argue with anything you have said, Louise.Richard Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826907710570316952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-62287736344303609742012-09-12T08:07:01.775+01:002012-09-12T08:07:01.775+01:00I understand your point but I think that there are...I understand your point but I think that there are two good reasons for wearing a cross or crucifix. As Mac pointed out, people do notice it and it does start conversations. I also think it's good, since we are such a minority, to remind people that we exist. It's true that we should witness through our actions, but I think without the cross/crucifix, people would not make the connection between our actions and our faith. Also, I work in a Catholic school were very few of the staff or students are actually Catholic, so my crucifix lets the children know they can ask me if they have questions. Secondly, I know for myself anyways that when I have my crucifix necklace on, it helps remind me to keep my temper in check and turn the other cheek. There have been several times when I've been about to be short with someone and then realized that it would be terrible witness to them, and changed my behaviour. So as Brad points out, it's more a reminder to me than to others.Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-48242809294442080722012-09-08T18:04:33.303+01:002012-09-08T18:04:33.303+01:00If we can publicly wear scarves and jerseys for Ar...If we can publicly wear scarves and jerseys for Arsenal or Manchester United, why should it be any big whoop if we should wear crucifixes or other pro-God apparel? Ol' Uncle Larhttp://www.thecurmudgeonlycatholic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-26927443231234861222012-09-08T12:17:23.792+01:002012-09-08T12:17:23.792+01:00Brad September 8 7:12 EST
I wear my crucifix dail...Brad September 8 7:12 EST<br /><br />I wear my crucifix daily, underneath my shirt. It was given to me by the bishop of my dioceses. It is more to remind me of what I am called to be than an announcement of my faith. That happens other ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3682550116445790117.post-24364137072951648202012-09-07T14:46:02.919+01:002012-09-07T14:46:02.919+01:00But wearing a cross can be a starting-point for ma...But wearing a cross can be a starting-point for many conversations which wouldn't arise otherwise... such as the ones I've had with taxi drivers!Mulier Fortishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.com