tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post4149523177117436105..comments2023-12-25T11:13:04.495+00:00Comments on Seraphic Singles: Update on Rattling TinSeraphichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-34983003702335008872013-02-13T02:02:03.943+00:002013-02-13T02:02:03.943+00:00No, they're not all otherwise unemployable--my...No, they're not all otherwise unemployable--my apologies. It's fine for laypeople to work for the church and earn a just wage, unless what they teach/promote is inimical to the faith, which is unfortunately sometimes the case. However, there seems to be something askew with a system in which the bureaucracy and programs expand at a rate inversely proportional to that of the ranks of the faithful. What is it all meant to achieve, if not evangelization and catechesis? Thanks for responding. God bless. <br /> Mrs. Pinkertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430881135921278001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-81581248322004808812013-02-11T17:38:56.861+00:002013-02-11T17:38:56.861+00:00I think it's unkind to say that these laypeopl...I think it's unkind to say that these laypeople are otherwise unemployable. I have an M.Div. myself, and if I weren't part of a tiny religious minority in a small city in a country with a small population, it might have won me fruitful employment. The exodus of priests and nuns has led to laypeople trying to do much of the work they once did, but without the infrastructure of convents, assured nursing care in old age, respect, etc. Laypeople, especially laypeople who aren't married or who have children dependent upon them, have to be paid a living wage. Seraphichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-63019501227544947332013-02-11T16:24:12.981+00:002013-02-11T16:24:12.981+00:00In our diocese, the goal for the bishop's annu...In our diocese, the goal for the bishop's annual financial appeal goes up every year, because the "need" is so great! What I have observed over three decades is that the number of (otherwise unemployable) laypeople in pseudo-ministries has multiplied, and their offices are now housed in a new multi-million dollar (and excessively ugly) office complex and "cathedral", but the folks in the pews --those who actually come to church-- do not know the basics of a grade-school catechism. Something wrong with that picture.Mrs. Pinkertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430881135921278001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-59020580892512042622013-02-09T12:44:04.272+00:002013-02-09T12:44:04.272+00:00Okay, I think I will put the tip jar up, but in a ...Okay, I think I will put the tip jar up, but in a modestly unobtrusive spot so that only those who are seized with a desire to give me money will see it.Seraphichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251504033428511090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-27235482305928477642013-02-09T03:29:26.179+00:002013-02-09T03:29:26.179+00:00I viewed the donation as a monetary thank you and ...I viewed the donation as a monetary thank you and subscription fee (which, btw, I would happily pay to continue reading this blog), so as far as I'm concerned it's yours to do with as you wish. I vote using some of it for a new dress: Pre-spring clearance sales going on!!! A further unsolicited 2 cents (ha!): I think you should leave up the live donation link, especially if you're not receiving ad revenue from your blog. <br /><br />I'm not a writer as you are, nor am I familiar with how thing work across the pond, but I know of people who write for/publish photos in some well established media outlets, and often have to wait a few extra weeks/months and/or follow up multiple times to get their promised checks... Not fair, but quite common here. One of the dangers of freelancing, I guess: You always get paid after everyone else.<br /><br />Glad you and your husband arrived safely in Canada, and enjoy a wonderful time with your family!<br /><br /><br />Antigone in NYCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-70376556259255348082013-02-09T01:19:43.473+00:002013-02-09T01:19:43.473+00:00I agree with Anonymous for similar reasons! :)
G...I agree with Anonymous for similar reasons! :) <br /><br />Glad things worked out well!Eowynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-12596473691523568712013-02-08T22:50:36.856+00:002013-02-08T22:50:36.856+00:00Oh please put the rattling tin back! I would very ...Oh please put the rattling tin back! I would very much like to pay my annual subscription but have been travelling the past few days and so have missed the boat.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-26615092480719453022013-02-08T19:34:07.003+00:002013-02-08T19:34:07.003+00:00No problem, sure writing is your job, we're lu...No problem, sure writing is your job, we're lucky to have you for free. Don't be shy to put up a tip jar in future. <br /><br />Sinéad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-24816558904501111462013-02-08T17:13:38.771+00:002013-02-08T17:13:38.771+00:00I'm okay with that. :-) I couldn't do muc...I'm okay with that. :-) I couldn't do much but people have been generous with me when I've been in need, so I try to keep that in mind.<br /><br />I agree with you about the institutions. I wonder how much is connected with standing. Compare BC with Steubenville. Franciscan is not in a great city. It does not have such a high reputation in academia (although it is also younger, I think). But it is unquestionably faithful to the magisterium, attracts a faithful student body, and it is about $20k/year, which, for a college, is quite reasonable. (It is my understanding that there are private grade schools in NYC that cost more.) <br /><br />I applied to four Catholic law schools (and a bunch of secular ones - thank you, low-paying job, for qualifying me for an application fee waiver). Two were ranked slightly higher to the one I chose (and one waitlisted me, one rejected me); two were ranked lower (one quite low) and accepted me. The baseline tuitions for all of them are more than the out-of-state tuition that the school I chose, which is still well-ranked. Some of it is location, but some of it is ridiculous (ridiculous encompasses the insanity that is legal educational costs and structures). <br /><br />~NzieNziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05611004371935380366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-10631005658390459902013-02-08T16:56:05.612+00:002013-02-08T16:56:05.612+00:00Definitely OK with that. So glad you got paid, an...Definitely OK with that. So glad you got paid, and now something for the next emergency. I'm also sympathetic to the suggestion that you leave up the tip jar. I'd love to drop something in from time to time.ARnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905236167079601771.post-29757512825014125232013-02-08T15:33:40.526+00:002013-02-08T15:33:40.526+00:00I'm certainly okay with that. :)I'm certainly okay with that. :)TCnoreply@blogger.com