Dear all, As Jane did not have the opportunity to reply, I offered her to post an email answer. Here it is: "To My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I'm sorry that Padraig judged me as being unfit for this forum. This came as a big surprise to me, as I always spoke the truth and from my heart. I was so very hurt to have it suggested that The Mother of God, my Mother also, would want me banned. Being told The Blessed Virgin said this about me, made me feel as if I had no hope. Can you imagine how horrible this thought is? Then I thought again....... Our Heavenly Mother would not treat me like that. Even with all my faults, she loves me too. She knows my failures even better than myself, but she knows how I have been trying to live a better life. Anyway, I just want to let you all know, I will continue offering you ALL up as an offering for the daily mass. I enjoyed the stories I shared with you on all the threads I started, Please continue with them. I liked to discuss how "I didn't recognise Jesus". It is something we probably do every day. Speaking of such things makes you think. It helps you to look into your own conscience. You can contact me through Jose's email address if you'd like to speak to me. If you don't like me...... Remember what Jesus said to Brother Stanley when he asked Jesus "What makes you happy?" Jesus said "Pray for your enemies, this makes me very happy." If there is nothing to hide, there is nothing to fear. If there is something to hide, then there is something to fear. May God's Blessings guide and protect you and your families always Jane."
No I did not ban her for her belef in Medugorje. One thing I have learnt from running a forum is that you can't please everyone. So I won't try.
Padraig, it must be very hard to try to monitor a forum such as this. I totally understand your decision, only because of the way Jane kept "beating a dead horse" per say regarding Medugorje. Sometimes you just have to leave something be. She was very insistant that the Apparition was "evil" and wouldn't let up. I personally even though don't follow Medugorje diligently, feel very comforted that Our Lady is appearing there, and not leaving us alone in the world. Yes, I have my own experiences in prayer, and know Mary is with me too, but to know she is appearing PUBLICLY still is very comforting, and I doubt any faithful Catholic who knows their faith and practices daily prayer and is receiving the Sacraments regularly would be misled by any attempt of the Devil.
It's no easy thing running a forum and making tough decisions. One thing is for sure is that Padraig prayed for discernment and for guidance on this issue. But sometimes tough decisions have to be made and after all Padraig is the moderator of the forum and pays for its upkeep so he has the final say. Let us all pray for Padraig that he be given wisdom in the running of the forum.
Fine Padraig, now I ask you as a Brother give her a second chance, she has an innocent heart, I mean she may "talk" too much as she keep searching but her heart is pure and close to our Lord and our Lady, she is also our sister in any case, it's not time for fight or for bannishment, as you said you own Parents did not beleive in Medjugorje, I keep praying for them as I hope you prayed for mine. Garabandal I know you much better than you think and you will help me to convince our own Brother Padraig. She ask me to give you her email but after this kind of message, I will not. It's time of Mercy before the time of Justice, let all of us do not miss this time. You are right Mary but forgiveness is also a part of our Faith. PS : it's my last message about Jane. Aviso
Actually in 'Forum Behavior' ,etiquette and everything else concerned , when someone is banned it is not appropriate for another to be posting messages from the banned member. In other forums that may get you the axe also. Just saying! As I have not seen or noticed a dedicated 'Read this first' or 'Rules of the Forum' on here(a Sticky, always showing first and topmost), I think lacking that leads to problems and certainly not having one that can be updated continuously leads to continuation of persistent problems. Like the flurries of condemned apparitions/seers that get posted and recommended here at times and turn this site into threads with disinformation. A Rules sticky would address things like ( my suggestions) Keeping the posts on topic to the subject of the thread and if it must digress, start a new thread. ~Keep the threads on topic or start a new one. Posting messages from banned members is forbidden. Recommending seers and apparitions or just simply posting about them: Google the seer or apparition first like 'SeerName False', 'Seername Condemned', etc, etc , see if there are any official pronouncements 'against' by the Church, or 'significantly goes against the truth of Catholicism as evidenced by the words of legions of faithful Catholics before recommending your pet seer or favorite apparition. Otherwise you are a source of disinformation in the Church. I'm not talking about Garabandal or Medj. here, but am talking of 100's of other problematic ones. Another thing, while I'm at it that I noticed in the near recent past, the personal settings that one can make for themselves and their profile includes being able to not let others find all your previous posts. This should not be allowed for obvious reasons. Not allowing others to see some things okay, but not allowed to easily gather and reads ones' previous posts.? Someone posted some questionable stuff here and I wanted to look back at their previous posts through their profile view, but their settings wouldnt allow it.
Aviso, I'm sorry you won't give Jane my email. I did not feel that I was being mean, just honest. I like Jane I too just thought that she was a little long winded and I understood Padraig's decision. We all need to try to be more respectful of our time posting, and let others get a word in, is all. I too would like to see her back, but it is Padraig's decision, and I think it was hard enough for him to make it, so I don't want to jump on the bandwagon to gang up on him, and second guess his decision.
Dear RB2, You are very hard. Jane did no even get a warning from Padraig. Probably it was not OK from me to do that. But I am happy I did something good for somebody that was feeling really bad and needed to say good bye to all of you. Isn't it nice? I feel now really great after "breaking" your "perfect forum rule" . Now I say also good bye, at least for a while. I do not feel like getting on the nerves of anybody. In Jesus, Jose
Can someone ever relay etiquette, rules, appropriate behavior etc without hurting someones feelings? But if you reread my post, I think what I wrote is really much more about Padraig than it is about you. You are not my concern.
All I can do is my best. I am not perfect. But I will take things away in prayer, all that has been posted. But you know the bottom line is you can't please everyone.
Hi Padraig, Thanks for your effort. Only one thing. You cannot please everyone, but be careful with that. Who should be pleased? In this decision it is very difficult to be fair. Regards, Jose
Padraig, This forum has been such a blessing for me and I have even donated. I check up on updates daily. But ever since the Cardinal Siri thread where I expressed some questions and concerns (which I received replies that made me feel like I was the scum of the Earth), I have held back on asking more questions. Now I see people are getting banned without a warning. I am sure I racked up some bad points (even from your mom) from the Cardinal Siri thread. So now I must walk on eggshells on what I post. Everything I post, I try to be respectful and loving towards others but I still feel unwelcomed, an outsider. Why should I donate more money if I can't even ask a sincere question without being treated like I opened the gates of Hell? I respect that this is your forum and may Our Lady continue to bless you for giving us a place to gather and talk. But these actions will turn people away. If I have once again overstepped my boundries, than I apologize again. But please give me a warning if you ever want to ban me.
Was unsure which thread I should put this post, so apologies if I have misplaced it. Will this help some of the skeptics of Medjugorje? http://www.medjugorjetoday.tv/8080/pope-took-messages-sent-seers-rosaries
Just beware, this wacko is getting out of prison and had quite a big following for a time. His "messages" seemed authentic but he divorced his wife to "marry" a 13 year old as "god" told him to do because, according to him, he is to be the final "pope" and is one of the 2 witnesses of the end time, and "god" wanted him to be more fruitful.... Thank goodness he was caught and imprisoned, but he is now getting out. http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/11/12/4126732.htm
