Comments on: I Said to the Man who Stood at the Gate of the Year

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:14:17 +0000

Hi Owen, thank you for reading and commenting.
There is no intrinsic or scriptural value in saying the rosary. Why not do something with scriptural basis–like reading the Bible, or prayer from the heart and have that become sweet through practice?

By: owen gallagher

owen gallagher — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:37:35 +0000

I read your article about why you are no longer a Catholic and the boredom you felt at Mass and saying the Rosary. Many of the things we do in life are boring – sweeping the yard, filling the car with petrol, commuting to work, making sandwiches for the kids…Where would the world be if we gave up doing everything that we found boring? Sometimes when we keep doing the boring things we become very good at them and begin to enjoy them eg making sandwiches or saying the Rosary! It saddens me to see an intelligent and articulate woman like you give up the wonderful richness and diversity of Catholicism

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 22:01:07 +0000

In reply to Kathy. Yes, it is an amazing little story, isn't it?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:36:54 +0000

The words of this obscure poet ring true in my experience. Minnie Haskell had no thought of success but she published anyway and her few lines of poetry impacted royalty. This would be highly successful in my eyes and in the eyes of the Lord. So I continue to write with no expectation of publishing anything noteworthy, but only to honor and glorify the Lord. I am blessed to have a group of women who help me rephrase, edit and hone my words. This year I seek to continue and persevere in my writing endeavors. Who knows what the future holds, but I know the One who holds the future.

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 09:05:32 +0000

In reply to Mollie Lyon. Thank you so much, Mollie. Happy New Year and every blessing! Anita

By: Mollie Lyon

Mollie Lyon — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:48:05 +0000

Again, a beautiful and timely post encouraging this struggling writer. Thank you.

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:35:46 +0000

In reply to Richard. No, I did not know that! It is amazing that the Royal Family are Christians!

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:01:06 +0000

Great post.
Did you know the poem was given to the King by the late Queen Mother, who also requested the same words as part of her funeral service. Truly she was a woman of God.