Harry Connick Jr. has always been Catholic (can’t vouch for whether he practices, but indications seem to point that way.) His Dad was actually D.A. in the New Orleans area for years. An uncle of his is a deacon here at a parish in Mobile AL.
Indeed he was, as I understand. A cousin of mine was his nurse on several occasions.
Oh bummer. How do you know? You just know?
Colbert Nation and the character he plays on the show are both a satire - he is mocking Bill O’Reilly (or ‘Papa Bear’, as he often refers to him). It is indeed, except for the parts when it gets so ridiculous he cracks up, all a facade. It’s such ridiclous and over the top mockery; I can’t get enough! :clapping:
True, there is. But this thread was started as which celebrities/sports figure were known as “Catholic”. The three whom I listed consider themselves to be. Again, it is not up to me to decide who is Catholic and who isn’t. If someone tells me they are, why wouldn’t I believe them? At least they are trying, which is more than many other “former Catholic” celebrities who have totally given up the religion altogether do. We all have sins and none of us are perfect, myself included, but I still consider myself a “Catholic” and I keep trying to be a better one, even when I know I have sinned. JMO.
“Commenting” is one thing, passing judgement is another. Everyone is intitled to his/her own opinion, but in the end, isn’t it up to God to decided who is and who isn’t a good “Catholic”?I think that if someone is identified as Catholic and it causes scandal or a reaction of “No way! You’ve got to be kidding” then there is something wrong. Two people publicly identified as living together and also as Catholic don’t really help the cause, do they?
If someone leads a public life and proudly self-identifies as Catholic you bet I have a right to comment on them. I have to explain to my kids why Catholics REALLY aren’t like that. They should just be quiet.
Anyone can judge my public life if they’d like…
I was Googling celebrities who were known to be Catholics, just for the heck of it and I came across this thread. And I added a few who weren’t on the list. (Acually, I’m glad I came across this. It’s a very interesting and informative site.)
That’s the same mentality that says we can’t speak up when someone does wrong. Look what it’s lead to.“Commenting” is one thing, passing judgement is another. Everyone is intitled to his/her own opinion, but in the end, isn’t it up to God to decided who is and who isn’t a good “Catholic”?
I’m all for speaking your mind, but I also remember that the Lord said something like, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” Personally, I do not think people should live together, or have children without being married. But, I still don’t think I should judge people who do, even if I don’t agree with their lifestyle. I also don’t believe in pro-choice, but there are Catholics out there who do. I stongly disagree with them, but it’s not up to me to “judge” them. It’s God whom they have to answer to. Again, JMHO.
Lili, I think there is a different standard for public people and those of us who are not.I stongly disagree with them, but it’s not up to me to “judge” them. It’s God whom they have to answer to. Again, JMHO.
Bono = not raised Catholic. Common knowledge.
I do get what you’re saying about the celebrities being public figures, and you do have a point. But even so, their relationship with God is personal, regardless of what we the public think of them and how they lead their lives. And for that reason alone, it’s not us they have to please, but Him.
Liligal,I’m all for speaking your mind, but I also remember that the Lord said something like, “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” Personally, I do not think people should live together, or have children without being married. But, I still don’t think I should judge people who do, even if I don’t agree with their lifestyle. I also don’t believe in pro-choice, but there are Catholics out there who do. I stongly disagree with them, but it’s not up to me to “judge” them. It’s God whom they have to answer to. Again, JMHO.
There are instances we are to judge. The Bible is clear on it, and scolds us for not doing something about immorality.
I still go by my quote because it came from Jesus DIRECTLY. We can say what we want about celebrities, but who are we to say that their own personal relationships with God are of any lesser value than our own just because they don’t lead the lives we deem as worthy? And for the record, I don’t think I’ve been “duped” by anyone. I said before, I don’t agree with “living together” or “having kids out of wedlock”, but I won’t condemn somebody else for it, whether they are a celebrity or not.
According to Wikipedia, Martin’s father was from Spain, not Mexico. Also, Sheen is not Martin’s mother’s maiden name and he did take the stage name Sheen in honor of the late bishop.
Oh, Sheen’s orthodox enough (the Church having no specific teaching against expanding the nanny state); he’s just kinda annoying.Well, since this thread was resurrected…
According to Wikipedia, Martin’s father was from Spain, not Mexico. Also, Sheen is not Martin’s mother’s maiden name and he did take the stage name Sheen in honor of the late bishop.
Even if his politics and activism might seem at odds with Catholic teaching at times the name Sheen still points to orthodox Catholicism. I’ve always thought that taking the name was a neat thing to do.
So what difference does that make? After all., ALL scripture is the Word of God, right?