FEAST OF SAINTS
TIMOTHY AND TITUS, BISHOPS
Deuteronomy,
Chapter 1, Verse 19
Then we set out from
Horeb and journeyed through that whole vast and fearful wilderness that you have seen, in the direction of the hill
country of the Amorites, as the LORD, our God, had commanded; and we came to
Kadesh-barnea.
In the desert we can search for God; avoid of our
distractions and find Him. In the desert we can write out our sins and confess
them to God. In the desert we can shed our old lives like the snake sheds its
skin and find a new perspective for life. It is during this time alone with; He
that IS; we make a spiritual change of clothes. In the desert we can make an
all-night vigil and with the coming of the new day we can proclaim as in the
Negro spiritual: When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O
Lord, have mercy on me. For it is in the desert that we can quit deluding
ourselves and be doers of the word and not hearers only. For it is in the
desert with can find the strength to keep ourselves unstained by the world and
find that pure and undefiled religion is to care for others in their
afflictions.
The chapel was inspired and commissioned by local
rancher and sculptor Marguerite Brunswig Staude, who had been inspired in 1932
by the newly constructed Empire State Building to build such a church. After an
attempt to do so in Budapest, Hungary (with the help of Lloyd Wright, son of
noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright) was aborted due to the
outbreak of World War II, she decided to build the church in her native region.
The chapel is built on Coconino National Forest land; the late Senator Barry
Goldwater assisted Staude in obtaining a special-use permit. The
construction supervisor was Fred Courkos, who built the chapel in 18 months at
a cost of US$300,000. The chapel was completed in 1956. The American Institute
of Architects gave the Chapel its Award of Honor in 1957. In the sculptor's
words, “Though Catholic in faith, as a work of art the Chapel has a universal
appeal. Its doors will ever be open to one and all, regardless of creed, that
God may come to life in the souls of all men (and women) and be a living
reality.” In 2007, Arizonans voted the Chapel to be one of the Seven Man-Made
Wonders of Arizona, and it is also the site of one of the so-called Sedona
vortices (New Age Pagan stuff).
St.
Timothy, born in Galatia in Asia Minor, was baptized and later ordained to the
priesthood by St. Paul. The young Galatian became Paul's missionary companion
and his most beloved spiritual son. St. Paul showed his trust in this disciple
by consecrating him bishop of the great city of Ephesus. St. Timothy was stoned
to death thirty years after St. Paul's martyrdom for having denounced the
worship of the goddess Diana.
St.
Titus, a convert from paganism, was a fellow laborer of St. Paul on many
apostolic missions. St. Paul later made him bishop of Crete, a difficult charge
because of the character of the inhabitants and the spread of erroneous
doctrines on that island. St. Paul's writings tell us that St. Titus rejoiced
to discover what was good in others and drew the hearts of men by his wide and affectionate
sympathy.
Australia
Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from
Britain. On this day in 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip first raised the
British flag at Sydney Cove, marking the British occupation of Australia which
has been claimed 8 years earlier by the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1770.
Australia Day is observed annually on January 26th each year with barbeques and
fireworks. Today, the day gives Australians the opportunity to reflect upon
what it means to be Australian, the history that shaped the nation and the
brighter future that the country has to look forward to.
Australia Day Facts & Quotes
·
In
2015 Australia day coincided with 150th anniversary of Colac's Botanic Gardens.
·
Australia
was originally designed as a penal colony - a place used to exile convicts and
criminals. The first was named the Colony of New South Wales.
·
The
Australian Flag is flown to commemorate this holiday. The flag includes: The
Union Jack, representing historical ties to Great Britain; a large white seven-tipped
star representing the 7 provinces making up the Commonwealth of Australia; and
five white stars in the Southern Cross constellation pattern, a reminder of
their Southern Hemisphere location.
·
The
entire population of Australia (22.3 Million) is less than the population of
Texas (26 Million).
·
There's
an expression in Australia that's called 'Go Bush,' which means to get out of
the city and relax. I try and 'go bush' to places where there's no cell
reception. But I don't get to do that often, so for the most part, it's just a
state of mind. - Cate Blanchett, actress
Australia Day Top Events and Things
to Do
·
Watch
fireworks displays. Some of the grander displays are at Sydney harbor,
Rooty Hill and the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
·
Watch
or attend the Oz Day 10km race in Sydney, Australia.
·
Visit
Hyde Park in Sidney where many Australia day events take place.
·
Attend
flag raising and citizenship ceremonies in Canberra and Perth.
Healing: A God who Restores
110. God, who allows suffering for our redemption,
and who suffers with us, also desires to restore to us all that has been lost
and broken. Sometimes, what is broken actually becomes stronger when healed. I
think of the broken equipment on our family farm, which, after having been
repaired with the welder’s torch, was stronger in the place of welding than
ever before and would not break in the same place again.
111. Even a marriage or family wounded by
rebelliousness, neglect, abuse, or rejection is still a sacramental source of
grace and mercy, “albeit a mercy that might entail drawing close to Christ’s
own suffering.” In times when you may feel that your family is not a perfect
icon of the Trinity, take comfort in knowing that there are many ways to image
the love of God. Sometimes, that image is the Cross of Christ.
112. Fulton Sheen’s words are convicting: “Even
those who have some degree of sanctity find it hard, sometimes, to remain on
the cross until the end; the world is full of half-crucified souls who have
come down from the cross at the challenge of the world after an hour, after two
hours, after two hours and fifty-nine minutes. Few are like the Savior, who
will stay until the end that they, like him, might utter the cry of triumph:
‘It is finished.’”
113. How do we heal when we know our wounded family and we ourselves need
it? The sacraments are always mysteries of Jesus’ healing—when we receive them
with proper readiness. Confession and the frequent reception of the Eucharist
in particular bring healing to our souls. Additionally, prayer by those who
have the charism of healing can also bring great physical and spiritual
healing. Finally, sometimes we simply need someone to listen and help us see a
path forward; this is where wise Catholic counselors and other psychological
professionals can be of great service. We have a growing number of such
professionals in our Diocese, and I highly recommend seeking out their help
when needed.
"Read
these counsels slowly. Pause to meditate on these thoughts. They are things
that I whisper in your ear-confiding them-as a friend, as a brother, as a
father. And they are being heard by God. I won't tell you anything new. I will
only stir your memory, so that some thought will arise and strike you; and so
you will better your life and set out along ways of prayer and of Love. And in
the end you will be a more worthy soul."
The heroic minute. It is the
time fixed for getting up. Without hesitation: a supernatural reflection and...
up! The heroic minute: here you have a mortification that strengthens your will
and does no harm to your body.
Daily Devotions
[2]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapel_of_the_Holy_Cross_(Sedona,_Arizona)
[3]http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-26
[5]https://family.dphx.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018-Complete-My-Joy-Apostolic-Exhortation-English.pdf
[6]http://www.escrivaworks.org/book/the_way-point-1.htm
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