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Friday, April 17, 2026

PARAPROSDOKIAN SENTENCES

 

 - I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
- Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
- I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather, not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it's still on the list.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong.
We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.
War does not determine who is right, only who is left.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Evening news is where they begin with "Good evening" and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Some people are like Slinkies ~ not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just wanted pay checks.
A bank is a place that will lend you money, if you can prove that you don't need it.
Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says "If an emergency, notify:" I put "DOCTOR."
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it, so I said "Implants?"
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.
Why do Americans choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America ?
Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.
A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way you look forward to the trip.
Hospitality: making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.
Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.
I discovered I scream the same way whether I'm about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.
Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go.
There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.
When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.
You're never too old to learn something stupid.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
Some people hear voices, some see invisible people, others have no imagination whatsoever.
A bus is a vehicle that travels twice as fast when you run after it as it does when you are in it.
Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
 
 
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THE ORDINARIATE OF THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER

  


THE ORDINARIATE OF THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER
Yes, it really is Catholic!

What is an Ordinariate?

The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter is equivalent to a diocese for Roman Catholics who were nurtured in the Anglican tradition or whose faith has been renewed by the Ordinariate's liturgy and evangelizing mission.  The Ordinariate in the U.S. was created by Pope Benedict XVI on January 1, 2012 and has its Chancery in Houston, Texas.

Are Ordinariate Members Still Anglican?

No, we are not.  The term "Anglican" refers to those who are not members of the Roman Catholic Church.  "Anglicans" are a part of those congregations that separated from Rome many years ago.  Catholics, on the other hand, who are part of an Ordinariate parish are full Latin Rite Catholics and are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope.  Having unique traditions within the Catholic Church, we will sometimes refer to ourselves as Catholics of the Anglican, or English, Catholic tradition, but we are fully Catholic.

Is the Ordinariate Part of the Local Diocese?

No, the Ordinariate and its members are a separate jurisdiction within the Church (kind of like a monastic religious order, but with parishes).  Ordinariate communities answer to a separate (but fully Catholic) bishop who is a member of the Bishop's Council in the USA.  Ordinariate communities and clergy do, however, maintain close relationships with the dioceses in which they are located and most Ordinariate priests receive faculties to assist in or even pastor diocesan parishes.

Is the Ordinariate a Separate Rite Within the Church?

No.  The Ordinariate exists entirely within the context of the Roman Catholic Church.  Its worship, while distinctive, is a form of the Roman Rite in the same way that the Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo are.  There are actually nine forms of the Mass in the Catholic Church, and the Ordinariate form is just one of those!

Why the Ordinariate?

The establishment of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter was Rome's pastoral response to repeated and persistent inquiries made by Anglican individuals and groups who have come to identify the Catholic Church as their home.  Those joining the Ordinariate have discerned they are truly Catholic in what they believe and desire full membership in the Catholic Church, and the Ordinariate is a place where those traditions of ancient English Catholic spirituality can be easily maintained.

What is the Source?

In the Second Vatican Council's Decree on Ecumenism (Unitatis Redintegratio), the Catholic Church expressed a desire to restore all Christians to communion with the Church.  The Council said Christian groups could bring their own distinctive traditions to the Catholic Church; they would not necessarily be suppressed or absorbed.  The Pope's generous expression of care in establishing the Ordinariates affirms the Catholic Church's vision for Christian unity, in which diverse expressions of one faith are joined together in the Church.

How are Clergy Formed?

The Ordinariate's priests and deacons are clergy who were ordained after an extensive formation process in the Catholic Church.  This process requires: a background check; the approval of the Ordinariate and the Holy See; the completion of an approved formation program; and an examination.  Celibacy is the norm for Ordinariate clergy.  Permission has been given on a case-by-case basis by the Pope for former Anglican priests who are married to be ordained Catholic priests for the Ordinariate.  If widowed, they may not remarry.

How Can One Join the Ordinariate?

Those who are not yet Catholic and who wish to join an Ordinariate parish are required to undergo a period of preparation, be baptized (if they were not before) and confirmed.  Those who are already Catholic can join an Ordinariate parish any time they wish to (since we are all Catholic).  Those who join the Ordinariate desire full communion with the Catholic Church because of their belief in Her teachings and authority just like those who join the Catholic Church through other types of parishes.

Who is Our Leader?

Members of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter are united with the entire Catholic Church under the leadership of the Pope.  As of Nov. 24, 2015, the Ordinariate is led by his excellency, Bishop Steven J. Lopes, who serves under the direct authority of the Holy Father to build up the Catholic Church through mutual mission and ministry.

What is Mass Like in the Ordinariate?

Ordinariate parishes celebrate a Mass called "Divine Worship," which has for its roots the Sarum Mass of 1000 years ago!  The language for this Mass is in Old English (derived largely from the classic books of the Anglican liturgical tradition) which is fully Catholic in content and expression.  The mission of the Ordinariate is particularly experienced in the reverence and beauty of our forms of worship, which features many Anglican traditions for the liturgy while conforming to Catholic doctrinal, sacramental and liturgical standards.

What are the Traditions of the Ordinariate?

Although not all Ordinariate parishes have the exact same traditions, there is a general consensus throughout the Ordinariate of what we often call our "Anglican heritage" that goes back to the way our Catholic forefathers did things in England long before the time of the protestant separation from Rome.  This often includes: an emphasis on strong preaching, community interaction, deep reverence in the Mass and other liturgies, and a close involvement of priest with people.  There are various ways that this can look, but the best means of understanding it, is merely to experience it.  Many people who come to an Ordinariate parish for the first time say, "I didn't know that the Catholic faith could be practiced like that."  It can, and it is: in the Ordinariate.


Find Ordinariate Communities and Groups of Ordinariate Members and Friends Around the World.

 

 

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

NORWEGIAN TABLE PRAYER

 

My maternal grandfather, Peter Haugland, posing to resemble Eric Enstrom's famous painting.
  

 Norwegian Table Prayer
Top line shows Norwegian spelling.
Middle line shows English translation.
Bottom capital line shows pronunciation.



I Jesu navn går vi til bords
In Jesus' name go we to the table
E YESU NAMN GOR V TIL BOORS

Spise og drikka på ditt ord
Eat and drink upon Your Word
SPEESA DRICKA PAU DIT OORD

Deg Gud til äre, oss til gavn
God be honored—us forgiven
DEG GUD TIL ÆRA US TIL GAVN

Så får vi mat i Jesu navn.  Amen.
So obtain we food in Jesus' name.  Amen.
SO FAU V MOD E YESUS NAMN.  AMEN.

 

 

 

       My parents often prayed this prayer before meals, and I, not knowing any Norwegian, did my best.  But I would say:  Eissoo nahmen goreeta vorse, a speeka dricka pordy dorse, di gootill ladda a gostel gum, so forta motta issil num.  Amen.  But it's the thought that counts.
       Our son Samuel can say it correctly, and often prays it.  And so it lives on, thank God. 

 

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DRAGON

 

 
 
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BEING OLD IS THE BUNK

 

       Our basement was flooding last night, so I plugged in the pump.  This morning it was flooded to the max, and we were so worried we'd have to come up with the money for a new pump.  Then I found I had plugged in the saw, not the pump.  True story.

 

 

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