tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post753267039989721965..comments2023-11-03T09:34:09.373-04:00Comments on Building Cathedrals:: Dream OnJuris Materhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717212659724234395noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-20230393655494689772010-06-08T19:36:47.280-04:002010-06-08T19:36:47.280-04:00JM:
I might be late to this post, but hope you se...JM: <br />I might be late to this post, but hope you see it anyway. I have always been afflicted by very strong and vivid dreams, which are often nightmares. I pray to St. Michael the Archangel to protect me from evil dreams, and I have never had a nightmare when I remember to pray to him at night. I have also been known to pray to St. John Bosco, as he was gifted with prophecy through his dreams (I think). My dreams are so vivid and realistic I often wonder if the events will play out at some point in the future. <br /><br />I also chuckled at this post b/c that Bob Segar song was played on repeat on my itunes when Cody and I first met at NDLS. I always smile when it comes on the ipod now thinking of those days of courtship.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08912783052059479586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-56779706714752884102010-06-08T00:50:16.200-04:002010-06-08T00:50:16.200-04:00Juris Mater, as always, Awesome post!! I met Sophi...Juris Mater, as always, Awesome post!! I met Sophia and Matt last summer and was thrilled to hear of their engagement. What a delightful surprise to find more news of it on my favorite blog! <br /><br />I'd also like to second the motion for all of the Cathedral Builders to share their dating/courtship stories. :)Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095694388830565339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-84779483060233739142010-06-05T14:47:47.487-04:002010-06-05T14:47:47.487-04:00Thank you for this post! Sometimes it seems like o...Thank you for this post! Sometimes it seems like other women have "it all together" and it's reassuring to know we all have our struggles and doubts and weaknesses no matter how we may appear to strangers.<br /><br />I particularly loved your admitting to feeling strong emotional anguish at being separated from your boyfriend and just wanting that certainty of being with him forever, not wanting to even consider the possibility you would break up. And too many couples speak of intentions of getting married too soon, then break up later and have the heartbreak of feeling like they were ALMOST engaged. People have to take courtship very seriously and be careful with their words! You are really lucky for having found your husband! :)JYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-42544035277061594442010-06-04T09:36:22.679-04:002010-06-04T09:36:22.679-04:00I also have a recurring nightmare where I can'...I also have a recurring nightmare where I can't run, or have to run and don't have any shoes on, and I'm running on gravel or some hard substance. Anyway, I forget most of my dreams except for the ones that come often. I don't know how you can control your dreams.JMBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02542004362101344466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-59873085955046877272010-06-03T20:48:47.969-04:002010-06-03T20:48:47.969-04:00JM,
It was a little too sappy for me, haha, but I...JM,<br /><br />It was a little too sappy for me, haha, but I think you make some GREAT points regarding dreams. I dream very vividly when pregnant, and it is usually NOT good. I dream about my children dying (because of Therese), and losing other loved ones. I pray every night for my guardian angel and my Mother Mary to protect my mind and allow me to rest peacefully. When I am not pregnant, my dreams pretty much reflect what is going on in my life. If I am having smooth days with time for prayer and rest, I don't seem to dream at all. When life gets busy, rushed, and stressful, I tend to have very negative dreams (mostly scary). I very rarely have romantic dreams--what does that say about me?<br /><br />One funny thing about dreams, I can never run well in my dreams (which is funny because I think of myself as a runner), but I can always fly.Right Said Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000769740954672341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-48726329471390483812010-06-03T19:56:21.845-04:002010-06-03T19:56:21.845-04:00Would you mind if I jumped in here and asked if yo...Would you mind if I jumped in here and asked if you and the other builders would someday post on your experience(s) in courting? You mentioned it very briefly in your post and I'm intrigued. I'm wondering how to do this with my children. My 14 year old daughter is already being asked out on "dates" (we don't allow it) and her peers have been "dating" since the age of 12. While I started dating at 16, I can see now how pointless it was and how it only can set one up for unnecessary heartache and trouble.<br /><br />Your perspective, guidelines and experience would be appreciated.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-67220577007362477532010-06-03T17:11:56.637-04:002010-06-03T17:11:56.637-04:00JM, thank you for this reflection. I, too, am a bi...JM, thank you for this reflection. I, too, am a big believer in how dreams can impact life positively or negatively. I have had some remarkable spiritual experiences confirmed by dreams, and I believe God can actively communicate with us in our dreams.<br /><br />I did some research not too long ago and came up empty with special prayers or patron saints (although St. Joseph isn't a bad option in any case). I just simply ask the Holy Spirit for peaceful, beautiful dreams for myself and my husband, and to take away any anxiety I might have (or that my husband has) as I go to bed. I usually do this at the end of my nighttime prayers as I hit the pillow. I believe it to make a big difference! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com