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Did you Know?
Of the thousands of religious in the Catholic
Church, some wear red, violet, black and white
zucchettos. How many wear the white one?
Only one, and that's the pope.
A
zucchetto is the small, round skullcap of the
ecclesiastic, officially name the pileolus.
The pope's zucchetto is white, the cardinal's is
red and the bishop's is violet, that of other
ecclesiastic's, including the prelate's, unless a
special privilege to wear violet is granted, is
black.
Bishops and cardinals wear their zucchettos at
Mass, except during the Canon. However, other
ecclesiastics may not wear it at Mass without
special papal permission. However, according to a
decision of the Sacred Congregation of Rites (23
September, 1837), a bishop also may not wear it
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View
Images of the celebration of the Holy Mass
on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, held
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Second
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This is from the
St. Vincent de Paul website, on the Gospel
of
John,
Jn 1:29-34, for
The Second sunday in
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Reflection:
Our
baptismal task is continually to deepen our own
understanding of who Jesus is and to make him
know. We don’t come to a one-time understanding of
Christ. Our whole lives are spent beholding the
Lamb of God. Like John, we go from not knowing to
seeing to testifying.
More
than likely, we aren’t called to testify to the
Son of God by going and baptizing or doing great
things. We testify to Jesus’ identity by being
faithful to the ordinary things in life, by doing
God’s will.
The revelation of Jesus’ identity—how he is made
known in the world—is mediated by the way we live
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The fields of battle for Frederic Ozanam were
not only the arenas of the poor, but also the
milieus of the young whom he served at the
university. One day he heard that the public
were clamoring for him at the Sorbonne, accusing
him of self-indulgence and neglect of duty in
being so long absent from his course, when he
was paid by the State for giving it. The news
stung him to the quick. “I will show them it is
not true. I will do honor to my profession!” – Bl.
Frederic Ozanam- (Praying With Frederic Ozanam (Companions for the Journey Series)
- Paperback, by Ronald Cm Ramson , p. 102)
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References:
Praying With Frederic Ozanam (Companions for the Journey Series)
- Paperback, by Ronald Cm Ramson (Author)
Praying With Louise De Marillac (Companions for the Journey Series)
by Audrey Gibson (Author), Kieran Kneaves (Author)
Praying with Vincent de Paul (Companions for the Journey) ,
2004, by Thomas McKenna (Author)
Seasons in Spirituality: Reflections on Vincentian Spirituality in Today's World ,
1997, by Robert P. Maloney
Deep Down Things: Selected Writing,
1995, by Richard McCullen
Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities, Year A, 2008 ,
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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In These
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Happiness: A moral obligation |
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This is the opening
paragraphs of an article written by
Dennis
Prager, a
syndicated talk show host and conservative
thinker, posted in, among others,
WorldNetDaily, that I really want you all
to read.
He
is the author of the book
Happiness Is a Serious Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual ,
which, as the title says, is a repair manual and
explains why happy people brighten the rooms and
relationships they enter.
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Posted in
WorldNetDaily: February 20, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern
For much of my life, I,
like most people, regarded the pursuit of
happiness as largely a selfish pursuit. One of
the great revelations of middle age has been
that happiness, far from being only a selfish
pursuit, is a moral demand.
When we think of character traits, we rightly
think of honesty, integrity, moral courage and
acts of altruism. Few people include happiness
in any list of character traits or moral
achievements.
But happiness is both.
Happiness – or at least acting happy, or at the
very least not inflicting one's unhappiness on
others – is no less important in making the
world better than any other human trait.
With some exceptions, happy people make the
world better and unhappy people make it worse.
This is true on the personal (micro) and global
(macro) planes.
On the micro plane:
Consider the effects of an unhappy parent on a
child. Ask people raised by an unhappy parent if
that unhappiness hurt them.
Consider the effects of an unhappy spouse on a
marriage.
Consider the effects of unhappy children on
their parents. I know a couple that has four
middle-age children of whom three are truly
extraordinary people, inordinately well adjusted
and decent. The fourth child has been unhappy
most of his life and has been a never-ending
source of pain to the parents. That one child's
unhappiness has always overshadowed the joy that
the parents experience from the other three
children. Hence the saying that one is no
happier than one's least happy child.
Consider the effects of a brooding co-worker on
your and your fellow workers' morale – not to
mention the huge difference between working for
a happy or a moody employer.
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For the complete article,
please follow this link -
WorldNetDaily. |
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Achieving that happiness won't be easy,
though: to Prager, it requires a continuing
process of counting your blessings and giving up
any expectations that life is supposed to be
wonderful. "Can we decide to be satisfied with
what we have?" he asks. "A poor man who can make
himself satisfied with his portion will be happier
than a wealthy man who does not allow himself to
be satisfied."
Prager echoes many conservative political
commentators in complaining that too many people
today see themselves as victims; he submits that
the only way to achieve your desires is to take
responsibility for your life rather than blaming
others. Whether or not you agree with that view,
if you're willing to put some thought into
achieving a happier outlook, you will find plenty
to mull over in Happiness Is a Serious Problem. |
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The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the
sin of the world. - John 1:29 |
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The
LORD said to me: You are my servant, Israel,
through whom I show my glory.
Now
the LORD has spoken who formed me as his servant
from the womb, that Jacob may be brought back to
him and Israel gathered to him; and I am made
glorious in the sight of the LORD, and my God is
now my strength!
It is too little, the LORD says, for you to be my
servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob,
and restore the survivors of Israel; I will make
you a light to the nations, that my salvation may
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Responsorial From the Book of Psalms:
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Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8,
8-9, 10 |
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R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I have waited, waited for the LORD,
and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.
And he put a new song into my mouth,
a hymn to our God.
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
Sacrifice or offering you wished not,
but ears open to obedience you gave me.
Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not;
then said I, “Behold I come.”
R. Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
“In the written scroll it is prescribed for me,
to do your will, O my God, is my delight,
and your law is within my heart!”
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I announced your justice in the vast assembly;
I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know.
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
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Second Reading from the Letter to the
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Paul, called to be an apostle of
Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our
brother,
to the church of God that is in Corinth, to you
who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called
to be holy, with all those everywhere who call
upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord
and ours.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Reading From
the Gospel of John:
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Jn 1:29-34 |
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John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and
said,
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin
of the world. He is the one of whom I said,
‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.’
I did not know him, but the reason why I came
baptizing with water was that he might be made
known to Israel.”
John testified further, saying,
“I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from
heaven and remain upon him.
I did not know him, but the one who sent me to
baptize with water told me,
‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and
remain, he is the one who will baptize with the
Holy Spirit.’
Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son
of God.” |
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References |
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Praying With Frederic Ozanam (Companions for the Journey Series)
- 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
"... this account of Christianity's remarkable
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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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Comments and
Suggestions are Most Welcome.
If you have any
comments or contributions, please
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Excerpts from
Lamentations of the Father
by
Ian Frazier |
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And if you are seated in your high chair, or
in a chair such as a greater person might use,
keep your legs and feet below you as they
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Neither raise up your knees, nor place your
feet upon the table, for that is an
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Yes, even when you have an interesting bandage
to show, your feet upon the table are an
abomination, and worthy of rebuke.
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Drink your milk as it is given you, neither
use on it any utensils, nor fork, nor knife,
nor spoon, for that is not what they are for;
if you will dip your blocks in the milk, and
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When you have drunk, let the empty cup then
remain upon the table, and do not bite it upon
its edge and by your teeth hold it to your
face in order to make noises in it sounding
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When you chew your food, keep your mouth
closed until you have swallowed, and do not
open it to show your brother or your sister
what is within; I say to you, do not so, even
if your brother or your sister has done the
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Eat your food only; do not eat that which is
not food; neither seize the table between your
jaws, nor use the raiment of the table to wipe
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I say again to you, do not touch it, but leave
it as it is. |
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And though your stick of carrot does indeed
resemble a marker, draw not with it upon the
table, even in pretend, for we do not do that,
that is why. |
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And though the pieces of broccoli are very
like small trees, do not stand them upright to
make a forest, because we do not do that, that
is why. |
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Sit just as I have told you, and do not lean
to one side or the other, nor slide down until
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Heed me; for if you sit like that, your hair
will go into the syrup. And now behold, even
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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.
