tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747077806405542777.post8024431029226874405..comments2023-06-01T04:31:28.520-05:00Comments on Liturgy & Catechesis Shall Kiss: Shrine to The Pursuit of Happiness: Reflections on Las Vegas Experiencejdonliturgyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15729552755992633453noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747077806405542777.post-45499412741013842052010-05-07T15:11:56.040-05:002010-05-07T15:11:56.040-05:00For someone that has never been in Vegas, I think ...For someone that has never been in Vegas, I think they have so much that it probably overwhelms you when you first get in.<br /><br />Like everything in life, it is not the existence of temptation (consumerism or otherwise) what the problem. In my humble opinion, the problem is that we have lost the sense of moderation. <br /><br />Perhaps our ordinary life seems so boring to us because we cannot or will not do what we need to do in excess -though we may try. Even buying, or dreaming of buying can be enjoyed if it is done within our budgetary limits and the limits of common sense and common decency. <br /><br />Your column is great. I still do not think I would specifically go to Vegas, just to have fun... but then, that is just me.<br /><br />Lupe<br />Burbank, CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747077806405542777.post-14698105742294873262010-05-03T20:15:11.129-05:002010-05-03T20:15:11.129-05:00Nice to meet you too, Nick. Yeah, it took me about...Nice to meet you too, Nick. Yeah, it took me about a week to realize what I was reacting to from the Vegas experience... it's a bit complicated.<br /><br />I'll share your RCIA stuff any time, Nick - it's great. I recommend it to our catechetical leaders who have responsibility for RCIA - and it is linked from our website. I find your suggestions thought-provoking and very user-friendly.jdonliturgyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729552755992633453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7747077806405542777.post-56864547236529802152010-05-03T19:33:31.054-05:002010-05-03T19:33:31.054-05:00Hi Joyce. It was wonderful to meet you face to fac...Hi Joyce. It was wonderful to meet you face to face in Vegas. I had the same experience of being overwhelmed by the consumerism. I've been trying to articulate my feelings, and you've done it for me!<br /><br />Thanks, by the way, for your recent plug of the TeamRCIA.com site on Facebook. I'm glad to know somebody is reading it!<br /><br />NickNick Wagnerhttp://teamrcia.comnoreply@blogger.com