tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post2500785327110894720..comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Comments on Donna's Book Pub: Thoughts on Grace and Mercy: "Amazing Grace," Arm Wresting and William ShakespeareDonna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-38505769865655848002016-01-28T15:03:58.876-06:002016-01-28T15:03:58.876-06:00Donna, as always, I love this thoughtful post, and...Donna, as always, I love this thoughtful post, and I always learn something when I visit your blog. Really love that explanation of the difference between grace and mercy. I've never thought the words interchangeable, but also never thought about them in quite that way. You said the priest was on TV -- are you by chance talking about Father Jonathan Morris? He has such a wonderful way of explaining things. Regarding the use of the word mercy, I like simply "Lord, have mercy" at Mass. To me, that says it all, because we are always and ever at His mercy. <br /><br />So sorry I've been away from your blog for so long. Christmas felt a bit overwhelming this year, followed by a death in our family. I'm just now trying to get back to some bit of normalcy. Hope you have been well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569005061192110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-20221379476306296272016-01-22T18:04:01.220-06:002016-01-22T18:04:01.220-06:00Amazing Grace nearly always makes me cry. Another ...Amazing Grace nearly always makes me cry. Another one with the same effect is Here I am, Lord. Hard as I try, I can't sing it without nearly sobbing. It's beautiful and so meaningful.<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-41185344484796878192016-01-22T08:39:31.536-06:002016-01-22T08:39:31.536-06:00The explanation you shared is one of the best I...The explanation you shared is one of the best I've seen. Like you, Amazing Grace tears me up. "There but for the Grace of God go I," is one I know, and from Lamentations: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning." Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-11723516612517098942016-01-19T08:34:25.964-06:002016-01-19T08:34:25.964-06:00It is a lovely song, and what an honor for your gr...It is a lovely song, and what an honor for your granddaughter. Talent must run in your family. <br />Hope you're staying warm in this chilly weather.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-18932277243038529802016-01-19T08:21:48.127-06:002016-01-19T08:21:48.127-06:00Amazing Grace moves me to tears also. When my gran...Amazing Grace moves me to tears also. When my granddaughter was in high school choir she was chosen to sing Acapella at a vigil for a missing, nine months pregnant woman in Hillsboro. Bittersweet occasion. <br /> The priest's explanation is perfect.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-27405470226607633482016-01-17T10:29:54.948-06:002016-01-17T10:29:54.948-06:00Hi Patricia,
How special that "Amazing Grace&...Hi Patricia,<br />How special that "Amazing Grace" can evoke memories of your dad after so many years.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-7828873249937114902016-01-17T10:28:28.829-06:002016-01-17T10:28:28.829-06:00Hi Sioux,
You're right, Mercy, mercy me, thing...Hi Sioux,<br />You're right, Mercy, mercy me, things aren't what they used to be!<br /><br />I didn't get the priest's name. He was on TV, and I didn't write his name down.<br /><br />Can't wait to read your WIP. If you need a Beta reader, send it my way.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-35768299987488157022016-01-17T09:54:41.842-06:002016-01-17T09:54:41.842-06:00Hi Donna -- I have the same reaction when I hear t...Hi Donna -- I have the same reaction when I hear the song "Amazing Grace." It was my father's favorite song, so it always reminds me of him, even after 34 years.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-79335873213184124022016-01-16T21:16:44.914-06:002016-01-16T21:16:44.914-06:00Oh, mercy mercy mercy me,
Things ain't what th...Oh, mercy mercy mercy me,<br />Things ain't what they used to be.<br /><br />(I hope I got it right.)<br /><br />I love the priest's definition of mercy and grace. What was his name? Mercy/forgiveness is a big piece of my WIP...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-38471022947115707362016-01-16T17:52:31.301-06:002016-01-16T17:52:31.301-06:00That's another familiar one, Claudia.That's another familiar one, Claudia. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-39087838437674519232016-01-16T15:53:50.579-06:002016-01-16T15:53:50.579-06:00I heard much of what you did, Donna. Must be a Mid...I heard much of what you did, Donna. Must be a Midwestern thing. I also heard a lot of "Get thee behind me, Satan!"Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.com