By / par Christian Tessier
| I am quite surprised and delighted by the quality of the interventions and the intensity of the exchange so far, right from the very beginning of this “experiment, last July 18. The intensity is such that I have decided not to introduce any new topic before the closing of Blogues@rebours, on October 17. Beware, though, this exchange process will not come to an end just yet. We have decided to prolong this process until October 30, the day of the special commemorative liturgy in honor of Saint André Bessette at Olympic Stadium, to allow additional readers to join the discussion and for me to provide answers to unanswered questions. There are two topics, already forecasted, that will not publish as new blogs, the one on the theme of humility («humilis») for André Bessette and the one on the theme of «servant» («servus»). | Je suis tout à fait surpris et ravi devant la qualité des interventions et le dynamisme des échanges, depuis le début de cette expérience qui a débuté le 18 juillet dernier. Un dynamisme tel que j’ai résolu de ne pas introduire de nouvelle thématique d’ici la clôture de Blogues@rebours, le 17 octobre. Mais attention, les échanges ne s’arrêteront pas là. Nous avons décidé de poursuivre la démarche entreprise jusqu’au 30 octobre prochain, date de la célébration commémorative à l’honneur d’André Bessette, au stade olypique, pour donner une chance à d’autres lecteurs de s’exprimer sur les thématiques déjà abordées, et pour répondre aux questions qui sont restées jusqu’ici en suspens. Il y a donc deux thématiques annoncées qui ne seront pas publiées sous forme de blogue, celles sur l’humilité («humilis») chez André Bessette et celle sur le thème du «serviteur» («servus»). |
| Nevertheless, you will not loose anything since these two themes will resurface in the answers to questions you have already sent in. So, this is a great opportunity and I invite all my readers (all of our readers) to read 2 blogs in particular, as well as the comments. More importantly, I would like you to jump in and comment if you so desire. Here are the 2 blogs that raised great interest and for which some questions were left unanswered: | Cependant chers lecteurs vous n’y perdrez rien au change puisque ces thématiques referont surface dans le cadre de réponses que je ferai aux commentaires déjà reçus. J’invite donc tous mes lecteurs (tous nos lecteurs), à lire deux blogues en particulier, ainsi que les commentaires des intervenants. J’aimerais surtout que vous vous joigniez à l’échange si vous le désirez. Voici les deux blogues qui ont suscité un échange très particulier et qui ont laissé des commentaires ou des questions sans réponse: |
| For or against poverty?/Pour ou contre la pauvreté | For or against poverty?/Pour ou contre la pauvreté |
| Physical healings, the true motives for André Bessette’s canonization? / Les guérisons, le vrai motif pour la canonisation d’André Bessette? | Physical healings, the true motives for André Bessette’s canonization ? / Les guérisons, le vrai motif pour la canonisation d’André Bessette ? |
| Several of the comments I have received have forced me to think outside my «comfort zone», physical siences, to include new considerations. I must admit that so far the exercise has been quite enriching, and I sincerely think it will be worthwhile for you as well. Pleasant reading and fruitful reflection. | Plusieurs des commentaires reçus m’ont forcé à pousser ma reflexion à l’extérieur de ma «zone de confort», le domaine scientifique, pour l’étendre à d’autres considérations. Je dois avouer que jusqu’ici, l’exercise a été fort enrichissant, et je crois qu’il pourrait l’être tout autant pour vous. Bonne lecture et bonne réflexion! |
@ Josh,
I really liked comment on humility, and it sort of goes with Ryan’s question about judging people because if we stop comparing ourselves and accept who we are, we will probably also learn to accept who our neighbour is as well.
@ Christian
Thanks for your comment, I found that the various comments that came from everyone on how to be humble were very enlightening. Being in a scientific environment definately has challenges that are unique to your enviroment.
…I know that technically you have finished blogging but you also promissed me a comment on being a servant. Any chance that you have a few minutes to spare?
Thanks
@ Ryan
I am glad to hear from you again. Good news, Blogues@rebours is still active, until January 6th, 2011. So, there will be new blogs to be published. As far as Blogging about the Facts (or should I say Blogging about the Truth, as Theresa suggested in an earlier comment), there is one coming soon on the third and last component of Saint André Bessette’s epitaph: the aspect of «servant». Check our new home page, there is more information on the current extension to January 6th.