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My Prayer Box
the
Newsletter of My Catholic Tradition
“You cannot strengthen the
weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot help the
wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.
You
cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You
cannot help men permanently by doing for them what
they could and should do for themselves.” -
Abraham Lincoln
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Health Notes |
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Food for (Positive) Thought |
Fat: Can't Live
Without It
Think back on
all those past dieting failures. Did you
completely eliminate fat in one of those
diets? Didn't last long on that one, did you?
If being ravenous within an hour of eating a
plate of steamed veggies didn't do you in,
then surely the lack of energy and fuzzy
thinking did.
Let's talk about
why you need fat in your diet. Animal and
vegetable fats provide valuable, concentrated
energy; they also provide the building blocks
for cell membranes and a
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variety of hormones
and hormone-like substances. Fats slow the
absorption of nutrients into your system so that
you can go longer without feeling hungry, and they
aid in sugar and insulin metabolism, which helps
you lose weight. In addition, they act as carriers
for important fat-soluble vitamins, aid in the
absorption of vital minerals, and help facilitate
a host of other important biological operations
within the body.
Convinced? Good!
I know your next question is, How do I know if
foods that contain fat are good to eat or not? It
all boils down to molecular structure, and how
different kinds of fat molecules affect your body.
The fats considered to be healthiest come from
plants and vegetables. They are called unsaturated
fats, and here's a basic look at the science
behind them: Unsaturated fat molecules contain at
least one pair of carbons linked by a double bond.
Since hydrogen can't break this bond, it can't
bond with these carbons, so any fat molecule with
one or more double-bonded carbons is considered
"unsaturated" by hydrogen. Now keep your eyes
peeled for the magic word — unsaturated — on food
packaging.
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The Healthiest "Good"
Fat
The healthiest unsaturated fat is monounsaturated,
so named for its one pair of double-bonded
carbons. This is the kind of fat that can actually
lower your "bad" cholesterol and reduce your risk
of heart disease. It also supplies fatty acids
essential for skin health and cellular de
velopment, and is believed to help prevent certain
kinds of cancer, including breast and colon
cancers. Excellent sources of monounsaturated fat
include olive oil, canola oil, raw nuts (not
roasted), and avocados.
Foods containing unsaturated fats
Common unsaturated fats are derived from oily fish
such as herring, tuna, sardines, and salmon; as
well as from vegetable oils and nuts. All of these
can help to provide certain fatty acids
(specifically, omega-3 and omega-6) that the body
cannot synthesize on its own. |
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From a Company
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Our
Faith: What you might want to know |
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Scripture and the Catechism
of the Catholic Church |
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The Office of Catechism
of the United States Congress of Catholic Bishops
website puts our knowledge of the Catholic
Faith to a test! |
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Who is the
author
of Sacred Scripture?
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True or
False:
The authors of Scripture were only instruments
under the influence of the Holy Spirit, who
dictated to them the words to be written down.
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True or
False:
The Bible is to be understood literally.
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In addition to
knowing the literary genres of Scripture
itself, what other
sources
are needed in order to interpret the Scripture
correctly? |
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True or
False:
Even though we live in the New Testament times
as inaugurated by Christ, the Old Testament is
still indispensable.
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The
illumination
of the unity of the divine plan gained by
discerning in God's works of the Old Covenant
prefigurations of what he accomplished in the
fullness of time in the person of his
incarnate Son is called: |
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transubstantiation |
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inerrancy |
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impeccability |
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typology |
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inspiration
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True or False.
As long as we have the Catechism, we need not read
the Bible. |
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True or
False.
The crossing of the Red Sea prefigures
Christian Baptism. |
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Which is
true?
Besides the literal reading of Scripture, the
spiritual reading of Scripture
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leads us to
understand events by recognizing their
significance in Christ |
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ought to
lead us to act justly |
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allows us
to view realities and events in terms of
their eternal significance |
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none of the
above |
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all of the
above |
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What are the
three stages
in the formation of the Gospels? |
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Twenty-seventh
Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 5,
2008
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First Reading from the Book of Isaiah |
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Is 5:1-7 |
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Let
me now sing of my friend, my friend's song
concerning his vineyard. My friend had a vineyard
on a fertile hillside; he spaded it, cleared it of
stones, and planted the choicest vines; within it
he built a watchtower, and hewed out a wine press.
Then
he looked for the crop of grapes, but what it
yielded was wild grapes.
Now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of Judah,
judge between me and my vineyard: What more was
there to do for my vineyard that I had not done?
Why, when I looked for the crop of grapes, did it
bring forth wild grapes?
Now, I will let you know what I mean to do with my
vineyard: take away its hedge, give it to grazing,
break through its wall, let it be trampled!
Yes, I will make it a ruin: it shall not be pruned
or hoed, but overgrown with thorns and briers; I
will command the clouds not to send rain upon it.
The vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of
Israel, and the people of Judah are his cherished
plant; he looked for judgment, but see, bloodshed!
for justice, but hark, the outcry! |
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Responsorial From the Book of Psalms |
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Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14,
15-16, 19-20 |
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R. The vineyard
of the Lord is the house of Israel.
A vine from Egypt you transplanted;
you drove away the nations and planted it.
It put forth its foliage to the Sea,
its shoots as far as the River.
R. The vineyard of the Lord is the house of
Israel.
Why have you broken down its walls,
so that every passer-by plucks its fruit,
The boar from the forest lays it waste,
and the beasts of the field feed upon it?
R. The vineyard of the Lord is the house of
Israel.
Once again, O LORD of hosts,
look down from heaven, and see;
take care of this vine,
and protect what your right hand has planted
the son of man whom you yourself made strong.
R. The vineyard of the Lord is the house of
Israel.
Then we will no more withdraw from you;
give us new life, and we will call upon your name.
O LORD, God of hosts, restore us;
if your face shine upon us, then we shall be
saved.
R. The vineyard of the Lord is the house of
Israel. |
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Second Reading from the Letter to the
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Phil 4:6-9 |
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Brothers and sisters:
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your
requests known to God.
Then
the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever
is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence
and if there is anything worthy of praise, think
about these things.
Keep on doing what you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me.
Then the God of peace will be with you. |
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Reading From the Gospel of Matthew |
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Mt 21:33-43 |
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Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders
of the people:
"Hear another parable. There was a landowner
who planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it,
dug a wine press in it, and built a tower.
Then he leased it to tenants and went on a
journey. When vintage time drew near, he sent
his servants to the tenants to obtain his
produce.
But the tenants seized the servants and one
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beat, another they killed, and a third
they stoned. Again he sent other servants,
more numerous than the first ones, but they
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Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking,
'They will respect my son.'
But when the tenants saw the son, they said to
one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let us
kill him and acquire his inheritance.’
They seized him, threw him out of the
vineyard, and killed him. What will the owner
of the vineyard do to those tenants when he
comes?"
They answered him,
"He will put those wretched men to a wretched
death and lease his vineyard to other tenants
who will give him the produce at the proper
times."
Jesus said to them,
"Did you never read in
the Scriptures: The stone that the builders
rejected has become the cornerstone; by the
Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful
in our eyes?
Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God
will be taken away from you and given to a
people that will produce its fruit." |
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Suggested Readings |
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Happiness Is a Serious
Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual
by Dennis Prager.
In this unique blend of self-help and moral
philosophy, talk-radio host Dennis Prager
asserts that we're actually obligated to be
happy, because it makes us better people.
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Praying With Frederic Ozanam
(Companions for the Journey Series)
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Paperback, by Ronald Cm Ramson (Author) |
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Praying With Louise De
Marillac (Companions for the Journey Series)
by Audrey Gibson (Author), Kieran Kneaves
(Author) |
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Praying with Vincent de
Paul (Companions for the Journey)
2004, by Thomas McKenna
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The Rise of Christianity:
How the Obscure, Marginal, Jesus Movement Became
the Dominant Religious Force ....
(Paperback) by Rodney Stark
(Author)
From the Publisher
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is already the subject of much fanfare. "Anyone
who has puzzled over Christianity's rise to
dominance... must read it," ...
Read the first page. |
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Living Liturgy:
Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for
Sundays and Solemnities, Year A,
2008 (Paperback) by C.PP.S. Joyce Ann Zimmerman
(Author), Thomas A. Greisen (Author), S.N.D. de
N. Kathleen Harmon (Author), M.S. Thomas L.
Leclerc (Author) |
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"Perfect for home use or to prepare for weekly
liturgy . . . It includes help for the
celebration, ideas for catechesis on the
particular event, and ways to understand the
readings more deeply. Finally, it includes
sample questions from which priests, deacons,
lay groups, ministers and others can jump off
into deeper discussion." |
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Straight Answers, Answers
to 100 Questions about the Catholic Faith
by Ph.D Rev. William P.
Saunders (Author)
Review by: Reverend William G. Curlin Bishop of
Charlotte
Straight Answers offers Catholics a simple and
direct response to the many questions concerning
the Catholic Church. It spells out profound
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simple language for all who seek a better
understanding of their Faith. I highly recommend
it for Catholics, both young and old. |
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The Power of Intention:
Learning to Co-create Your World Your Way
From Amazon:
After years of spiritual study and reflection,
inspirational speaker and |
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bestselling
author Wayne Dyer has emerged a highly esteemed
teacher. His current message about tapping into
the power of intention may sound like good old
positive thinking: just stay focused on what you
want, rather than focusing on the lack of having
what you want. But the teaching here goes deeper
than just controlling thoughts (although he does
acknowledge that thought control is a
surprisingly challenging and significant
endeavor).
This book might
help readers land a better job, but it's more
relevant for those who are ready to detach from
an ego-driven life filled with quick fixes of
happiness and step into a more authentic,
joyful, and spiritually fulfilling life. His
core teachings speak to tapping into a universal
source of energy that can also be called the
"power of intention." |
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The Chariot of Israel:
Exploits of the Prophet of Elijah
THE CHARIOT OF ISRAEL: When Elijah was caught up
to heaven, his disciple Elisha cried out, "the
chariot of Israel, and its horsemen." Elisha was
referring not to the chariot but to the prophet.
This study of Elijah’s life will captivate you
as it walks you through a pivotal period in
Israel’s history, and illustrative maps will
give you a better picture of the physical
geography of this ancient land. |
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Read
more about the Liturgical Year |
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The Origins of the
Liturgical Year (Pueblo Books)
by Thomas J. Talley (Author) The Rev. Dr.
Thomas J. Talley, Professor of Liturgics
at the General Theological Seminary in New
York, is one of the leading liturgists in
the country. He gives us a fresh
examination of the complex history of the
Liturgical Year. |
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The Cultural World
of Jesus: Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C.
(Bestseller! the Cultural World of Jesus:
Sunday by Sunday)
by John J. Pilch (Author)
Reader
Review: The book by Pilch provides those
who not only fill the pulpits across this
country but also all interested in the
cultural world in which Jesus lived with a
lot of pertinent information that sheds
light on a lot of areas that have been
"muddled" in the past. Yes, I highly
recommend this book. - James Mauldin |
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Learn
more and read the Old Testament. |
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Preaching from the
Old Testament
by Elizabeth Achtemeier (Author) Reader
Review: The author of these thirty-two
short chapters begins and ends with the
assumption that problems we experience
with the Old Testament are our problem,
not the Bible's. This subordinating of the
Bible reader to the well-weathered book he
holds in his hand opens doors, not to
forced harmonisations of problematic
passages, but to fresh reappraisal of
difficult texts on their own terms. -
David A. Baer |
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The Navarre Bible:
Pentateuch (The Navarre Bible: Old
Testament)
This volume helps you make the first five
books of the Old Testament a vital part of
your spiritual reading and practical
growth in the Christian life. It contains
the full English and Latin texts of these
books, along with extensive and faithfully
Catholic commentaries. Like other volumes
in the world-renowned Navarre Bible
series, these commentaries draw on Church
documents, the exegesis of Fathers
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and Doctors of the Church, and the works of
contemporary spiritual writers — particularly
St. Josemaría Escrivá, who initiated the
Navarre Bible project. |
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This
volume of commentary on the New English Bible text of the First Book of Kings
follows the pattern of the now well-established series on the Old and New
Testaments. The main divisions of the text are those provided by the New English
Bible itself, but these are further subdivided for the purposes of the
commentary, which is printed in short sections following the relevant portion of
the text.
