Taylor Swift has always been and will always be a polarizing figure, namely based on how she is incapable of allowing even the slightest of slights to wash over her. Response to criticism can be an excellent catalyst for creative output. But how does the title of her catchy single “Look What You Made Me Do” correlate to Catholic storylines?
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I’m a Crazy Christmas Lady
Do you love Christmas and all things that go along with it? Does it ever seem like you go way over the top with gifts, decorations, and excitement when it comes to the holiday season? Guilty, as charged. Jesus claims to be the light of the world, and in a way, this is an accurate statement! Take a look around at all the decorations on homes and trees, and say you can’t find the correlation between the two.
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Be Nice To Old People
It’s unbecoming to be unkind to anyone, but it’s especially terrible to see the elderly pushed aside. After all, these folks have life experiences that we should listen to and learn from. Remember that being gracious to everyone, regardless of their age, shows your true character. Ignoring those who have been around much longer than us shows a lack of manners on our part. Throughout many people’s childhood and teen years, they hear the phrase, “respect your elders,” over and over, until it becomes indelibly etched on their brains. You may assume that everyone hears the same thing from his or her parents and grandparents, but apparently not. Watch as Melinda relates an observation of such a moment.
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Approach God Like a Child
Paraphrasing here, Matthew 18:3 (depending on the publisher or edition of the Bible in your possession) roughly states “…unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” Open to interpretation as much within the Bible, perspective changes and becomes more succinct once one has had a child. Watch as Melinda relates her personal experience between the quote and motherhood.
