"You are tenacious. I love a woman who won't give up." William Luse 6/1/04
"Kudos also to Elena, who proved that she can take it as well as she can dish it." TSO 6/4/04
"the wonderful Elena" Nathan Nelson 8/1/04
"Elena, I quake at the sound of your name" John B-Catholic Packer Fan 8-12-04
"I like your writing and your spunk." Todd Flowerday, Catholic Sensibility 11-8-04
"Elena is is so many shades of stupid they don't make a Crayola box big enough to begin coloring her" Anonymous TWA blog 2/05
"Well, Elena cuts to the chase. Says it like it is and doesn't mince her words." Alexa of Domestic Excellence
"Elena, a woman I have little in common with but have come to be fond of" Cecily Kellog 9/15/05
"I work nonstop to help people with stupidly limited perspectives, like you, accept this reality. Even when it’s hopeless, like in your case. You live in a fantasy. I can’t help you" Also Cecily Kellog 07/2020
"Your witness is horrendous" JCecil of Liberal Catholic News
"Truth, love, charity, and, oh yeah, sensitivity, decorum, good taste and a dollop of wit. That's more like it. Keep rockin'!" PMC 12/05
"I've also been reading this blog for some time and just noticed I hadn't added you to my favorite blogs. Done!" The Mighty Barrister 5/21/04
"Now go haul your huge, sagging, obese, smelly old body out of the chair and take care of those kids of yours before I call CPS and have them do an inspection and see what you're really up to when you're supposed to be homeschooling them." NMH 2006
"That you are one narcissistic, bizaare individual." Jill Filipovic on Feministe Blog September 2006
"I could certainly continue to go back and forth (and believe me, I would love to!!!!!), but that would be answering a fool according to his folly." Amy-anti-Catholic blogger at Blessed Motherhood 7/07/07!
"Where's Elena? We need Elena." Kathryn the Daring Young Mom 2/17/06
"I have no problem with Elena. I find her answers to be quite lucid, witty, and insightful." David B commenting on In Today's News 10/29/05
"She's not cranky, she just senses happiness and snuffs it out." Gabe, age 9, after being scolded for not being ready for swim practice. 12/0
"you are one narcissistic, bizaare, individual." Jill Filipovic 9/11/2006
"Elena of My Domestic Church get’s my nomination for living a life of loveliness that I could only ever dream of. She’s an awesome wife and mother, a deeply committed Catholic, a proponent of pro-life issues, a hands on make-and-bake-and-cut-and-stick-musical-momma, a prayerful, compassionate, thoughtful and passionate woman who endeavours to live a christocentric life in her own euphonious way. Yes, I am proud to know her as a blog buddy and sharing in her trials and her triumphs via reading her blog over the last few years has impacted me more than she could know… and always for the better." Deb from Ukok's Place 08/2007
"I have a feeling elena never moves on from anything. other than the couch to the fridge." 08/2007 commenter on the now defunct Rock Star Mommy Blog.
"I think you're a shrew." Anne Basso 7/08
"Even with our differences, I will say one thing--she's smart. I may not always agree with what she says, but she doesn't spout unsupported garbage as fact." Ruthjoec aka JAnn from AOL Catholic message boards and This That and the Other Thing Blog
"I was wrong. You were right. God bless you" T from LO2W blog 3/6/2008
"As a Catholic Mother myself, I enjoy reading My Domestic Church. It's one of the many blogs that I follow and read regularly. It's refreshing to read comments from a mother that shares your views. So much of what Elena has me nodding my head in agreement. I'm sure that any Catholic-Mother will enjoy reading Elena's blog." SAMinIL on Blog Catalog 9/09
"Because of my interest in Benedictine spirituality and monasticism, began reading about the Domestic Church. This site is an excellent resource. Like any good family it is alive with energy and the Holy Spirit." John on Blog Catalog 12/08
"I watched your talk on YouTube and thought you and your husband did a wonderful job. Very natural, not stilted. Your account of your child, Raphael's, life and death were extremely touching and profound." Eileen via e-mail 02/21/2010
"Happy Easter to you Elena! Four years ago I discovered Candy. Two years ago I discovered you. Last night (Easter Vigil) I was received into full communion with the Catholic Church. It was a beautiful night and one I will remember forever. Thanks to you and Kelly for clearing up any confusion there may be about what the Church believes, teaches, and proclaims. Have a blessed Easter season!" From a VTC reader. 05/2010
"Elena, You completely 'foul up' the catechism. I repeat you are a nice lady, but your lack of education and knowledge, as your distorted answers show," Jack from Liberal Catholic Sports Music 1/9/2009
"you repeatedly impress me. I know we have very different political views that show up in our comments to each other at times, but I have never once felt anything but generosity from you toward who I am." JB via e-mail 7/23/2010
"The post I really love, though is 28 Things I Learned About Marriage in 28 Years at My Domestic Church. In fact, it's so good I plan to show it on the first day of class for my Family and Society course this." Sister Edith at Monastic Musings
Elena was animated, enthusiastic, faith shined through! She was very real. For us, she was relatable and so honest and open. She motivated us the most and we are thankful that she shared so much of her personal life to show example. some PreCana evals from 2014
"you never cease to amaze me, and everyone else! You are unbelievably unforgettably wow! I'm so blessed to be your cousin and friend. Dan - My domestic cousin 5/2014
"Elena: A flute could never sound or feel so etherial as when you play." Marissa
"Your comments are continually provoking, idiotic and condescending" my nephew 11/2018
" As a mom of littles, I really appreciate moms like you tackling these tough issues and sharing your wisdom!" Laura commenting on Catholicmom 06/2019
"Thanks so much for a thoughtful article faithful to the teachings of our faith, while being compassionate towards gay people."Tim commenting on Catholicmom dot com 06/2019
"Grandma, snuggle me!" - My domestic granddaughter 2017
"When Elena turns the other cheek, it's so she can whip around the other side with full force!" Mr. Pete My Domestic Husband!
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Elena…I’m going to ask you this nicely. Please refrain from commenting on my blog. At all. You don’t come to my blog out of any real interest, only to berate me for supporting Candy or to jump on a comment I left on her blog.
Look sweetie…It’s clear to me that you’re a devoted and devout catholic. Fine. Swell. Neat-o. But do you honestly think these tactics speak well for you or for your efforts to make others see what you believe is true? It should then be plain to YOU that Candy is a devoted Christian who plain does not believe in Roman catholicism. Don’t hold out any hope of converting her, Elena. Or me. I am just as firm in my beliefs. Just quit it already.
If you disagree so wholeheartedly with Candy and others like her…DON’T VISIT HER BLOG. I assume you have other more worthy pursuits. Don’t drive yourself mad visiting her blog and wasting your time commenting. Of course she’ll not print any more of your comments so you still feel the need to hunt down other commentors. Sad.
Why don’t you take my suggestion and make your own dear blog a haven for lovliness and your own truth? If others truly seek your truth they’ll seek you out or others like you.
Elena…as a fellow human being, I am commanded by Christ to love you. I have not spoken any hateful words to you nor will I. But leave me alone. Any further contact you try to have with me on my blog or in my email will only further serve to make me see you as totally pathetic.
I didn’t berate you Shannon. You left a comment, and I merely followed your link and left a friendly comment. If I remember correctly I also wished you a nice spring. That is not berating. If you don’t want visitors don’t link to your blog or make your blog private.
But do you honestly think these tactics speak well for you or for your efforts to make others see what you believe is true?
Sure. I was friendly, I was polite. Good manners always speak well of a person don’t you agree?
It should then be plain to YOU that Candy is a devoted Christian who plain does not believe in Roman catholicism.
I get that. And I have no problem with it. What I have a problem with is the inaccuracies and the lies she perpetrates about the Catholic Faith even when she has been presented time and time again with evidence about what Catholics actually believe and what the church actually teaches. She can be whatever she wants, but if she is going to present falsehoods, I’m going to speak up about it.
Don’t hold out any hope of converting her, Elena. Or me. I am just as firm in my beliefs. Just quit it already.
Hey, I’m not out to convert either of you. But if you’re going to talk about Catholicism, don’t you think you should at least get your facts straight? I’ll never become an Evangelical either, but I will at least try to get my facts straight before I make any public pronouncements about Evangelicism on my blog.
If you disagree so wholeheartedly with Candy and others like her…DON’T VISIT HER BLOG.
No can do Shannon. She claims to have a significant following and she persists in blogging her misinformation. As long as she does that, I will be making the correct information available via the search engines for folks who really are looking for that information.
I assume you have other more worthy pursuits. Don’t drive yourself mad visiting her blog and wasting your time commenting.
Oh… don’t sell yourself short Shannon. You’r worth it! 😉
I’m perfectly content with the status quo of my VTC blog and I RARELY even attempt to comment on Candy’s. I think I even reach a larger audience via the search engines, at least judging by our stats.
Of course she’ll not print any more of your comments so you still feel the need to hunt down other commentors. Sad.
She probably won’t. I find your attitude odd though Shannon. Most serious bloggers WANT visitors. You seem to relish repelling them. It just seems odd to me to have a public blog and then chastise people for…uh… visiting!
Why don’t you take my suggestion and make your own dear blog a haven for lovliness and your own truth?
Well see, that’s what THIS blog is for. Visits to Candyland is my apologetics blog!
If others truly seek your truth they’ll seek you out or others like you.
Yep. And with a little help from keywords and search engines, I have found that to be true! ; )
Elena…as a fellow human being, I am commanded by Christ to love you. I have not spoken any hateful words to you nor will I.
Oh sure you have Shannon. Your comment on Candy’s blog was very condescending to the tune of “those poor lost Catholics who must hate yo because they know the truth in their hearts but just can’t get out of the chains of Rome.” Puhlease.
But leave me alone. Any further contact you try to have with me on my blog or in my email will only further serve to make me see you as totally pathetic.
I’ll risk it.
Seriously Shannon, I couldn’t remember your name and didn’t know your blog until I had already clicked. Take your link off of Halo scan if it bothers you so much. You have comment moderation on so such hit delete and quit being such a baby about it. That’s what having a blog is all about.
Cheers,
E.
Awesome Elena! You’r ethe BEST!
Wow…that was asking ‘nicely”?