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It seems that when
Benjamin Netanyahu was president of Israel he
invited the Pope for a little golf tournament in
the spirit of friendship. The Pope replied that
although he had been an athletic young man, he was
now old and had never played golf anyway. The
President replied that if the Pope wanted, he
could appoint one of his Cardinals to play in his
place.
So the Pope
called a few dozen of his Cardinals in and asked
if any of them would like to take the challenge.
It was generally agreed that none of them were
ever much in the golf department and that the
Israeli president was a pretty good weekend golfer
so they had better decline. But the Pope felt that
it was an insult to Israel to decline.
Then, one of the
Cardinals had the following suggestion: "You
remember, Your Holiness, that it was not that many
years ago when any layman could be given the Red
Hat. Perhaps we can make an exception and allow a
layman again to become Cardinal.
I have it on good
authority that the American golfer Jack Nicklaus
is a very good Catholic. Let's elevate him to
Cardinal and let him play in your place."
The Pope agreed
that this would be a good solution. And so, Jack
Cardinal Nicklaus went to Israel to play golf
against the Israeli president.
Cardinal Nicklaus
reported back to the Pope in a few days with these
words: "Your Holiness, I shot one of the best
games of my life. I was well under par. My work
off the tee was as good as I could do when I was
30. My putting was pretty near perfect. I doubt is
I would want to replay one shot. And still, I lost
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Celebrations of the
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November 1: The Feast
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November 2:
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The
article
All Saints and All Souls
by FR. WILLIAM
SAUNDERS ,
published by
Catholic Education Resource Center (http://www.catholiceducation.org)
explores the origin of All Saints and All
Souls Day, and explains whether these are
linked with paganism and Halloween. The
following is an excerpt. For the complete
article, please follow the link above.
Father
William Saunders is dean of the Notre Dame
Graduate School of Christendom College and
pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Sterling,
Virginia. This article is a column he wrote
for the Arlington Catholic Herald. Father
Saunders is also the author of "Straight Answers, Answers to 100 Questions about the Catholic Faith,"
a book based on 100 of his columns and
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Both the
Feast of All Saints and the Feast of All
Souls evolved in the life of the Church
independently of paganism and Halloween.
However, elements of pagan practices were
perhaps “baptized” by some cultures or
attached themselves to the celebration of
All Saints and All Souls.
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The designation of Nov. 1 as the Feast of
All Saints occurred over time. Pope Gregory
III (731-741) dedicated an oratory in the
original St. Peter's Basilica in honor of
all the saints on Nov. 1 (at least according
to some accounts), and this date then became
the official date for the celebration of the
Feast of All Saints in Rome. St Bede (d.
735) recorded the celebration of All Saints
Day on Nov. 1 in England, and such a
celebration also existed in Salzburg.
Austria. Ado of Vienna (d 875) recounted how
Pope Gregory IV asked King Louis the Pious
(778-840) to proclaim Nov. 1 as All Saints
Day throughout the Holy Roman Empire.
Sacramentaries of the 9th and 10th centuries
also placed the Feast of All Saints on the
liturgical calendar on Nov. 1.
According to an early Church historian, John
Beleth, Pope Gregory IV (827-844) officially
declared Nov. 1 the Feast of All Saints,
transferring it from May 13. However, Sicard
of Cremona (d. 1215) recorded that Pope
Gregory VII (1073-85) finally suppressed May
13 and mandated Nov.1 as the date to
celebrate the Feast of All Saints. In all,
we find the Church establishing a liturgical
feast day in honor of the saints independent
of any pagan influence.
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This is from the
St. Vincent de Paul website, on the Gospel
of
Luke 18:1-8, for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary
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It was
precisely because the Pharisee despised others
that he was not accepted by God, nor his prayer
either. It is easy to despise others almost
without knowing it. The next time we read this
parable, we would do well at the end of it to
stand for a moment at the door of the Temple and
ask if we despise anybody. It is only when we
have answered this question with a no that we
can enter the temple and begin the prayer of the
publican: “God be merciful to me, a sinner.” (McCullen,
Deep Down Things, p. 585)
(McCullen, Deep Down Things: Selected Writing )
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The Sunday Readings |
October 28,
2007:
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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First Reading From
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The LORD is a God of
justice, who knows no favorites.
Though not unduly
partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cry of
the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of
the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out
her complaint.
The one who
serves God willingly is heard; his petition
reaches the heavens.
The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it
does not rest till it reaches its goal, nor will
it withdraw till the Most High responds, judges
justly and affirms the right, and the Lord will
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Responsorial From the Book of Psalms:
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Ps 34:2-3, 17-18,
19, 23 |
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R. The Lord hears
the cry of the poor.
I will bless the
LORD at all times;
his praise shall be ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the LORD;
the lowly will hear me and be glad.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
The LORD
confronts the evildoers,
to destroy remembrance of them from the earth.
When the just cry out, the Lord hears them,
and from all their distress he rescues them.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
The LORD is close
to the brokenhearted;
and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
The LORD redeems the lives of his servants;
no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
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Second Reading from
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2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18 |
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Beloved:
I am already being poured out like a libation, and
the time of my departure is at hand.
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I
have kept the faith.
From now on the
crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord,
the just judge, will award to me on that day, and
not only to me, but to all who have longed for his
appearance.
At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf,
but everyone deserted me. May it not be held
against them!
But the Lord
stood by me and gave me strength, so that through
me the proclamation might be completed and all the
Gentiles might hear it.
And I was rescued
from the lion's mouth. The Lord will rescue me
from every evil threat
and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom.
To him be glory
forever and ever. Amen. |
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Reading From
the Gospel of Luke:
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Lk 18:9-14 |
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Jesus addressed this
parable to those who were convinced of their own
righteousness and despised everyone else.
"Two people went up
to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and
the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took
up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,
'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of
humanity -- greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or
even like this tax collector.
I fast twice a
week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.’ But
the tax collector stood off at a distance and
would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat
his breast and prayed, 'O God, be merciful to me a
sinner.'
I tell you, the
latter went home justified, not the former; for
whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the
one who humbles himself will be exalted." |
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References |
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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
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spiritual writers — particularly St. Josemaría
Escrivá, who initiated the Navarre Bible
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Jesus was out
walking in Heaven and ambled over to the Pearly
Gates area. Approaching the Angel who was working
on the Book of Life He suggested the angel take a
break.
An old man approached seeking admittance. Christ
asked him where were you born? In a small town in
the Asiatic. Where you married. No was the reply.
Did you have any children? Yes was the responce.
There eyes met and there was a deep communication
evident. Christ asked hm - a boy or a girl? A boy
he was. Did he have holes in his hands? Yes - Did
he have holes in his feet? Yes - Christ came round
and clasped the man in His arms and said " Father!
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The old man with tears in his eyes but a very
confused look on his face said " Pinnochio?? "
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The Pope was
visiting NY State on one of his visits. He was
being driven from NYC up to Albany by a chauffeur.
They were chatting and the Pope told the chauffeur
"I used to love to drive when I was a young priest
in Poland. Driving is one of the little pleasures
that I miss". The chauffeur replied "Why don't you
take the wheel. This is a nice easy drive on the
thruway". So the Pope began to drive and was
enjoying it so much that he was testing the power
of the car with a somewhat lead foot. He was
stopped by a State Trooper car with two officers
in it. One officer got out to assess the situation
and give the usual ticket. He looked in the Pope's
car then returned to his own vehicle. The officer
said to his partner "We better not issue a ticket
-- very important people". "The Governor?" said
the partner. The trooper pointed upward. "The
President?" said the partner. The trooper pointed
upward again and said "I'm not sure WHO he is, but
his chauffeur is the Pope!".
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