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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.
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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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Third
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This is from the
St. Vincent de Paul website, on the Gospel
of
John,
Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17,
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Reflection:
Every encounter with Jesus provokes a response;
this gospel shows a response of discipleship that
is quick and decisive. Our own call to
discipleship comes at our baptism, but unlike the
disciples in the gospel our response isn’t usually
so quick and decisive.
We
spend our whole life trying to see the great Light
that is the Savior of the world. But we practice
the following of Jesus in the simple, everyday
things that come our way: the friend who needs a
listening ear, the elderly parent who needs a
comforting phone call, the sick child who
interrupts our sleep. In all of
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these instances do we hear Jesus’ refrain: repent?
Turn from ourselves toward those in
need. Turn from darkness to light. (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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“Lord Jesus, teach me by your example. Make me,
through the vigor of my efforts, set the world
on fire. I want to give myself to you, body and
soul, heart and mind and spirit so that I may
always do what gladdens you. In your mercy,
grant me the grace to have you continue in me
and through me your saving work.” -St. Vincent
de Paul- (Praying with Vincent de Paul (Companions for the Journey) ,
2004, by Thomas McKenna (Author), 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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Is
it fair to Judge Religions?
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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 also 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:
January 23, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern
From 9-11 to this day, callers to my syndicated
radio show have asked: "Is Islam a religion of
violence?"
And since 9-11, I have given the same response: "I
don't judge religions; I judge practitioners."
It is easy to dismiss this response as a
politically correct cop-out, but there are good
reasons for this response.
First, in medieval, or even parts of early modern,
Europe, many people would have asked, "Is
Christianity a religion of violence?" And
2,000-3,000 years ago, people might have asked,
"Is Judaism a religion of violence?"
Second, the question is often impossible to answer
because religions are almost never unified in
their values (and often not even in their
theology). For example, most evangelical
Christians have almost no values in common with
fellow Christians of the National Council of
Churches. Conservative Protestant Christians share
far more values with traditional Catholics,
Orthodox Jews and Mormons than with fellow
Protestant Christians of the National Council of
Churches. And liberal Jews (not only secular ones,
but many Conservative and most Reform Jews) share
more values with liberal Christians and liberal
atheists than with Orthodox Jews. So when
assessing Christianity or Judaism, which
Christianity and which Judaism are we assessing?
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For the complete article,
please follow this link -
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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 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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First the Lord degraded the land of
Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the end
he has glorified the seaward road, the land west
of the Jordan, the District of the Gentiles.
Anguish has taken wing, dispelled is darkness:
for there is no gloom where but now there was
distress.
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people who walked in darkness have seen a great
light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a
light has shone.
You have brought them abundant joy and great
rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the
harvest, as people make merry when dividing
spoils.
For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their
shoulder, and the rod of their taskmaster you have
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R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom should I fear?
The LORD is my life’s refuge;
of whom should I be afraid?
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
One thing I ask of the LORD;
this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of
my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD and
contemplate his temple.
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD
in the land of the living.
Wait for the LORD with courage;
be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
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urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what
you say, and that there be no divisions among you,
but that you be united in the same mind and in the
same purpose.
For
it has been reported to me about you, my brothers
and sisters, by Chloe’s people, that there are
rivalries among you.
I
mean that each of you is saying,
“I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or
“I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.”
Is
Christ divided?
Was Paul crucified for you?
Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
For
Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach
the gospel, and not with the wisdom of human
eloquence, so that the cross of Christ might not
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Reading From
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When
Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he
withdrew to Galilee.
He
left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the
sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, that
what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to
the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the
Gentiles, the people who sit in darkness have seen
a great light, on those dwelling in a land
overshadowed by death light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw
two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his
brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they
were fishermen.
He said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of
men.”
At once they left their nets and followed him. He
walked along from there and saw two other
brothers, James, the son of Zebedee, and his
brother John. They were in a boat, with their
father Zebedee, mending their nets.
He called them, and immediately they left their
boat and their father and followed him.
He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their
synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom,
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When
Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he
withdrew to Galilee.
He
left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the
sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, that
what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to
the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the
Gentiles, the people who sit in darkness have seen
a great light, on those dwelling in a land
overshadowed by death light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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. -
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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
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Comments and
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If you have any
comments or contributions, please
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Excerpts from
Lamentations of the Father
by
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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
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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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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.
