My Life in Argentina and Beyond

 If she loves the priest, she doesn't love the man. It is a package deal. She loves the man, a man who happens to be a priest. I am sure that is who Padre Alberto's friend fell in love with. If he is joining the Episcopal Church, it must be because he wants both her and religion, in one way or another. Eugenia Renskoff

There was a dog like Rubio on Madison and East 39th. He had a fluffy up in the air tail, just like Rubio's. When I look at pictures I took of Rubio years ago (like 2000/2001) it seems that he's about to step out of the picture and be with me again.

Friday, May 15, 2009: I still haven't lost hope that the so -called professionals who got me into my GA mortgage fraud mess will be punished. I know it's a long shot, but I I am hoping (maybe against hope) that it will actually come to pass and that justice will be done. I am just one person and maybe I don't matter because I am not famous or rich or anything, but my experience is very important to me. it has cost me many things, including the people i thought were members of my family, among other things.

No one is forced to be ordained, but how many young men believe in celibacy before they become priests? Many. Many cultures, like the Latino, Italian and Irish cultures want a son to be a priest. Many are pushed into it. Trust me. I know. You are not forced, but you have stars oin your eyes and maybe you think, if I become a priest, I can change the world or I can help people, whatever. Then, sometimes, they run into a woman or situation that tests their celibacy. We are all human. I am sure you are too. Eugenia Renskoff

 We do not have optional celibacy. You have to make a vow of celibacy before you are ordained. The vow can be broken if a man/priest falls in love. There is no sin when that happens. Feelings are feelings and repression is harmful. Very harmful. Isn't the Church all for Love? And shouldn't that love be human (as in man/woman) and not just spiritual, serving the parishioners kind of love? Both loves are very noble and should be part of a priest's life if he so chooses. Eugenia Renskoff

Saturday, May 8, 2009: I feel that the homeless in shelters should be helped to get out of being homeless and not be charged rent if they are working and making minimum wage. it is wrong to take the very little money that they have available. Why not have them save as much of their salaries as they can so they can rent an apt. and be self sufficient again? Or train them to get really well paying jobs?