I personally feel that there aren’t any major conflicts between religion and beer, and I do enjoy an occasional glass of ice-cold beer. Still, I wouldn’t put beer at the same level as religion. Obviously, there are some people who do.
For those who love their beer more than their religion, here’s an excerpt of what post I came across on The Ironic Catholic.
Some of the Reasons Why Religion Is Better than Beer:
Too much religion does not induce vomiting.
There’s no chance of waking up in bed naked with an unattractive stranger after too much religion.
Jesus is free; beer starts at $2.50 a six-pack.
Religion has a lot fewer calories.
Holy water doesn’t affect your sense of balance.
How many fistfights do you see in a church?
Religion won’t give you a hangover.
Your spouse won’t complain that your breath stinks of religion.
You can have as much religion as you like, and still drive home later.
Your religion won’t shatter if you drop it on the ground.
You can shake up your religion, and it won’t explode.
You don’t have to get your stomach pumped for overdosing on religion.
For the rest of us, this is definitely reassurance that we’ve made the right choice. Either way, it’s still a great source of humor!
I came across this really powerful video on Catholic Fire. With the upcoming US presidential elections at hand, I sincerely hope all who are able and qualified, to please CHOOSE LIFE.
Another piece of gem I found while cleaning out my inbox!
Someone once said, “Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.”
God’s Word puts it like this: “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” (Matthew 6:34)
Pray
Go to bed on time.
Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
Say No to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
Delegate tasks to capable others.
Simplify and unclutter your life.
Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don’t lump the hard things all together.
Take one day at a time.
Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it.
Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
Get enough rest.
Eat right.
Get organized so everything has its place.
Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life or draw your attention to God.
Write down thoughts and inspirations.
Every day, find time to be alone.
Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try and pray.
Make friends with Godly people.
Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good “Thank you Jesus.”
Laugh.
Laugh some more!
Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
Sit on your ego.
Talk less; listen more.
Slow down.
Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe
Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before.
GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)
I probably will want to add making all-twine knotted rosaries (ala Rosary Army style) to the list too
Ever thought about what it’ll be like if God responded to your prayers in real-time, even while you’re still praying (or trying to pray)? I think it’ll probably be pretty amusing.
Our Father, Who Art In Heaven. Yes? Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying. But… you called me! Called you? No, I didn’t call you. I’m praying. Our Father who art in Heaven… There… you did it again. Did what? Called me. You said, “Our Father, who art in Heaven.” Well, here I am. What’s on your mind? But I didn’t mean anything by it. I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day. I always say the Lord’s Prayer. It makes me feel good, kind of like fulfilling a duty. Well, all right. Go on….
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