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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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From the Vatican
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Images of the celebration of the Holy Mass
on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, held
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The
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This is from the
St. Vincent de Paul website, on the
Gospel
of
Matthew,
Mt 3:13-17, for
The
Epiphany
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Reflection:
At his baptism the heavens were opened and the
Spirit descended upon Jesus, anointing him as
Messiah. Thus anointed, he was enabled to “fulfill
all righteousness”, to bring forth justice to the
nations: he makes the blind see, gives prisoners
freedom, brings light to those dwelling in
darkness, went about doing good and healing all
those oppressed.
The
voice from heave revealed to Jesus his identity
and a mission that called forth a response-his
life of preaching, teaching, healing, forgiving,
etc. This same identity and mission is revealed to
us, and calls forth from us the same faithful
response. This is our Christian and our Vincentian
life.
(Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities, Year A, 2008,
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“Blessed are those persons who, under the
guidance of Divine Providence, are called upon
to continue the ordinary practices of the life
of the Son of God through the exercise of
charity.” –
Praying With Louise De Marillac
(Companions for the Journey Series) -
Gibson and Kneaves, p. 36
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Praying with Vincent de Paul (Companions for the Journey) ,
2004, by Thomas McKenna, p. 113)
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References:
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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One sign of healing is acceptance that there is a
problem.
Believe it or not, no matter how one shies away
from it, we are in one very political culture
intent on not just the separation of Church and
State, but also on eliminating the Church. What
can one do? Be informed through the guidance of
the Church. I agree some of our Catholic leaders
do not have the fire-and-brimstone charisma of the
Protestant preachers, and will most likely put one
to sleep.
But
out many, there is bound to be a diamond!
The
following is an excerpt from an address given by
the
Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput,
Archbishop of Denver, in St. John’s University
School of Law in Queens, NY, on Friday, October
26, 2007, on our role as Catholics in these times.
As you will see in his writings, Archbishop Chaput
IS a very readable writer, as well as an
encouraging speaker on current issues affecting,
generally the Church, and most specifically, us.
I
encourage you strongly to read the whole article
and let
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput know what you
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"... one of the distinguishing marks of debate
both outside and within the Church over the last
40
years is how uncivil the disagreements have
become. Being a faithful Catholic leader today -
whether
you're a layperson or clergy -- isn't easy. It
requires real skill, and in that regard, I've
admired the
great ability and good will of Bishop Murphy for
many years. So it's a special pleasure to be
with him
tonight. New York's Cardinal Edward Egan is
another leader who's given extraordinary and
sometimes
difficult service to the Church.
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It's time for all of us who claim to be
"Catholic" to recover our Catholic identity as
disciples of Jesus Christ and missionaries of
his Church. In the long run, we serve our
country best by remembering that we're citizens
of heaven first. We're better Americans by being
more truly Catholic -- and the reason why, is
that unless we live our Catholic faith
authentically, with our whole heart and our
whole strength, we have nothing worthwhile to
bring to the public debates that will determine
the course of our nation.
Pluralism in a democracy doesn't mean shutting
up about inconvenient issues. It means speaking
up - respectfully, in a spirit of justice and
charity, but also vigorously and without
apologies. Jesus said that we will know the
truth, and the truth will make us free. He
didn't say anything about our being popular with
worldly authority once we have that freedom. In
the end, if we want our lives to be fruitful, we
need to know ourselves as God intends us to be
known -- as his witnesses on earth, not just in
our private behavior, but in our public actions,
including our social, economic and political
choices.
If pagan Rome could be won for Jesus Christ,
surely we can do the same in our own world. What
it takes is the zeal and courage to live what we
claim to believe. All of us here tonight already
have that desire in our hearts. So let's pray
for each other, and encourage each other, and
get down to the Lord's
work.
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Be informed through the Church. Read the complete
transcript of this speech and other
address by the Most Rev. Chaput
by clicking here.
This
is the link to the
book The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal, Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force ,
referenced by Archbishop Chaput in the article. |
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The Baptism of the Lord
"And
a voice came from the heavens, saying,
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well
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January 6,
2008
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First Reading From
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Is 42:1-4, 6-7 |
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Thus
says the LORD:
Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one
with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my
spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the
nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making
his voice heard in the street.
a
bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering
wick he shall not quench, until he establishes
justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for
his teaching.
I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of
justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed
you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a
light for the nations, to open the eyes of the
blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement,
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Responsorial From the Book of Psalms:
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Ps
29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 |
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R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
Give
to the LORD, you sons of God,
give to the LORD glory and praise,
Give to the LORD the glory due his name;
adore the LORD in holy attire.
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The
voice of the LORD is over the waters,
the LORD, over vast waters.
The voice of the LORD is mighty;
the voice of the LORD is majestic.
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
The
God of glory thunders,
and in his temple all say, “Glory!”
The LORD is enthroned above the flood;
the LORD is enthroned as king forever.
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
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Second Reading from the Letter to the
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Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the
house of Cornelius, saying:
“In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.
Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts
uprightly is acceptable to him.
You know the word that he sent to the Israelites
as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who
is Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea,
beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John
preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with
the Holy Spirit and power.
He went about doing good and healing all those
oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” |
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Reading From
the Gospel of Matthew:
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Mt
3:13-17 |
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Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to
be baptized by him.
John
tried to prevent him, saying,
“I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are
coming to me?”
Jesus said to him in reply,
“Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to
fulfill all righteousness.”
Then
he allowed him.
After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the
water and behold, the heavens were opened for him,
and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a
dove and coming upon him.
And
a voice came from the heavens, saying,
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well
pleased.” |
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References |
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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
use the form in this link.
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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
your lips. |
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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
you are nearly slid away. |
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Heed me; for if you sit like that, your hair
will go into the syrup. And now behold, even
as I have said, it has come to pass. |
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Recipes |
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Haddock with
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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.
