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Europe-Closed on Sunday
If you travel in most of Europe you will notice that shopping malls, or more likely hypermarchés are closed on Sunday. There are sporting events, however The Pope just said---- Pope Says Sundays for God, Not Sports VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul ( news -web sites ) on Friday said Sunday should be a day for God, not for secular diversions like entertainment and sports. "When Sunday loses its fundamental meaning and becomes subordinate to a secular concept of 'weekend' dominated by such things as entertainment and sport, people stay locked within a horizon so narrow that they can no longer see the heavens," the pontiff said in a speech to Australian bishops. John Paul criticized the "culture of the 'here and now,'" urging Church leaders to "lead men and women from the shadows of moral confusion and ambiguous thinking." The 83-year-old pope also encouraged Christians, especially young people, to remain faithful to Sunday Mass, saying the secular culture was undermining family life. **** Of course one of the 10 commandments says something about keeping the Lord`s day for the Lord. In France, the pressure to keep stores closed on Sunday is from the unions and not the churches, however. It does keep Sunday a slower day than the other days of the week however, a needed rest from consuming too much or too often. It at least gives the pocket book a rest. Earl |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
Please note that this does not apply to the UK. Almost all supermarkets, shopping malls and many, many other stores are open on Sundays, with the exception of Easter Sunday. "Earl Evleth" wrote in message ... If you travel in most of Europe you will notice that shopping malls, or more likely hypermarchés are closed on Sunday. There are sporting events, however The Pope just said---- Pope Says Sundays for God, Not Sports VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul ( news -web sites ) on Friday said Sunday should be a day for God, not for secular diversions like entertainment and sports. "When Sunday loses its fundamental meaning and becomes subordinate to a secular concept of 'weekend' dominated by such things as entertainment and sport, people stay locked within a horizon so narrow that they can no longer see the heavens," the pontiff said in a speech to Australian bishops. John Paul criticized the "culture of the 'here and now,'" urging Church leaders to "lead men and women from the shadows of moral confusion and ambiguous thinking." The 83-year-old pope also encouraged Christians, especially young people, to remain faithful to Sunday Mass, saying the secular culture was undermining family life. **** Of course one of the 10 commandments says something about keeping the Lord`s day for the Lord. In France, the pressure to keep stores closed on Sunday is from the unions and not the churches, however. It does keep Sunday a slower day than the other days of the week however, a needed rest from consuming too much or too often. It at least gives the pocket book a rest. Earl |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
Or Venice, at least.
W.C. Fields spent a weekend in Philadelphia, but it was closed. rjf "Marie Lewis" wrote in message ... Please note that this does not apply to the UK. Almost all supermarkets, shopping malls and many, many other stores are open on Sundays, with the exception of Easter Sunday. "Earl Evleth" wrote in message ... If you travel in most of Europe you will notice that shopping malls, or more likely hypermarchés are closed on Sunday. There are sporting events, however The Pope just said---- Pope Says Sundays for God, Not Sports VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul ( news -web sites ) on Friday said Sunday should be a day for God, not for secular diversions like entertainment and sports. "When Sunday loses its fundamental meaning and becomes subordinate to a secular concept of 'weekend' dominated by such things as entertainment and sport, people stay locked within a horizon so narrow that they can no longer see the heavens," the pontiff said in a speech to Australian bishops. John Paul criticized the "culture of the 'here and now,'" urging Church leaders to "lead men and women from the shadows of moral confusion and ambiguous thinking." The 83-year-old pope also encouraged Christians, especially young people, to remain faithful to Sunday Mass, saying the secular culture was undermining family life. **** Of course one of the 10 commandments says something about keeping the Lord`s day for the Lord. In France, the pressure to keep stores closed on Sunday is from the unions and not the churches, however. It does keep Sunday a slower day than the other days of the week however, a needed rest from consuming too much or too often. It at least gives the pocket book a rest. Earl |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
"Bob Fusillo" wrote in message news:d_19c.99923$1p.1471555@attbi_s54... Or Venice, at least. W.C. Fields spent a weekend in Philadelphia, but it was closed. rjf If you want to see "closed on Sundays" try Holmes County, Ohio, an area popular with the Amish. Once, we were reduced to eating in McDonald's there, because those restaurants which did open on Sundays, closed by 3 p.m. |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
"Earl Evleth" wrote in message ... If you travel in most of Europe you will notice that shopping malls, or more likely hypermarchés are closed on Sunday. There are sporting events, however The Pope just said---- Pope Says Sundays for God, Not Sports snip Him and Ian Paisley both. Strange bedfellows! Jo (the assimilated, thank you Padriag!) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.614 / Virus Database: 393 - Release Date: 05/03/04 |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
Earl Evleth wrote:
It does keep Sunday a slower day than the other days of the week however, a needed rest from consuming too much or too often. It at least gives the pocket book a rest. It does make Saturday a faster day though. When the city of Rotterdam decided to allow shopping on Sunday on of the results was that the big frenzy that Saturday used to be became a lot less hectic. A ban for shopping on Sunday means that I have to do all shopping on Saturday. In Switzerland it is even worse with shops closing at 4 PM. which to me means less time to shop around for deals, and sometimes having to do my shopping in a town 35 km away where some stores do open on Sunday... So in my experience, keeping everything closed on Sunday doesn't lead to more rest for my pocket book, nor for my nerves... Krist |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
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wrote: Earl Evleth wrote: It does keep Sunday a slower day than the other days of the week however, a needed rest from consuming too much or too often. It at least gives the pocket book a rest. It does make Saturday a faster day though. When the city of Rotterdam decided to allow shopping on Sunday on of the results was that the big frenzy that Saturday used to be became a lot less hectic. A ban for shopping on Sunday means that I have to do all shopping on Saturday. In Switzerland it is even worse with shops closing at 4 PM. Germany too, but there is more and more exceptions to the law. I've seen a huge expansion over the years for the Sunday sales law. Its meant to be items needed for travel, they sell PlayStations now... as well they should have the right to, whenever they wish. jay Sat Mar 27, 2004 which to me means less time to shop around for deals, and sometimes having to do my shopping in a town 35 km away where some stores do open on Sunday... So in my experience, keeping everything closed on Sunday doesn't lead to more rest for my pocket book, nor for my nerves... Krist |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
Following up to Earl Evleth
Pope Says Sundays for God, Not Sports a fair number of the shops in UK are open on Sunday. As for the Popes opinions they are as valid as his opinions on contraception. -- Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso Walking, Wasdale, Thames path, London etc "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" -- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 13:24:03 +0000, The Reid
wrote: Following up to Earl Evleth Pope Says Sundays for God, Not Sports a fair number of the shops in UK are open on Sunday. As for the Popes opinions they are as valid as his opinions on contraception. Or table-tennis. Jim. |
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Europe-Closed on Sunday
Marie Lewis wrote:
"Bob Fusillo" wrote in message news:d_19c.99923$1p.1471555@attbi_s54... Or Venice, at least. W.C. Fields spent a weekend in Philadelphia, but it was closed. rjf If you want to see "closed on Sundays" try Holmes County, Ohio, an area popular with the Amish. Once, we were reduced to eating in McDonald's there, because those restaurants which did open on Sundays, closed by 3 p.m. It is true that Sunday meals out tend to be a lunch thing there. FFM |
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