Friday, June 12, 2020
JUNE 12 Friday
SUPERMAN DAY
Daniel, Chapter 8, Verse 23-25
23 At the end of their reign, when sinners
have reached their measure, there shall arise a king, impudent, and skilled in
intrigue. 24 He shall be strong and powerful, bring
about FEARFUL ruin, and succeed in
his undertaking. He shall destroy powerful peoples; 25
his cunning shall be against the holy ones; his treacherous conduct shall
succeed. He shall be proud of heart and destroy many by stealth. But when he
rises against the Prince of princes, he shall be broken without a hand being
raised.
Superman Day[2]
What’s
that?! There in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane?
No! It’s
the Man of Tomorrow! Superman has gone by many names over the years, but
one thing has remained the same. He has always stood for what’s best about humanity, all of our
potential for terrible destructive acts, but also our choice to not act on the
level of destruction we could wreak. Superman was first created in 1933 by Joe
Shuster and Jerry Siegel, the writer and artist respectively. His first
appearance was in Action Comics #1, and that was the beginning of a long and
illustrious career for the Man of Steel. In his unmistakable blue suit with red
cape, and the stylized red S on his chest, the figure of Superman has become
one of the most recognizable in the world. Superman has been through a lot of
changes since his initial creation, his original Golden Age incarnation being a
villainous character that bears absolutely no resemblance to our current hero.
Superman as we know and love him today didn’t appear until Action Comics #1,
published on April 18, 1938. Such was his success that he got his own comic in
1939, and the world has never looked back since.
Since that time, our boy in blue has seen appearances
in every form of media the world has to offer. Comic books, video games,
movies, novels, stickers, T-shirts, there isn’t a place that the Man of Steel
hasn’t made
an appearance. He’s
even been represented in more than one TV show throughout the years, most
recently “Smallville”, which retells his time as a youth
in the town he grew up in. Examining the Man of Steel during his developmental
phases shows him in a rarely seen state of vulnerability, living through the
turbulence of adolescence.
How
to Celebrate Superman Day
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For
those desiring to celebrate Superman Day, there are many options that range
from entertaining to altruistic. The best way to celebrate Superman Day is to
host a Superman themed get together with your friends, complete with a cake
decorated with the iconic S emblem.
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For
the dastardly a little green food coloring can change Marshmallow Crispy Bars
into Kryptonite bars, and a trampoline in the yard will give everyone a bit of
the experience of flying like the Man of Steel.
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Finish
it all off with a marathon of movies and` you’ll have a “Super Celebration” this day.
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For
those looking to be a bit more altruistic, Superman Day is also a great day to
remember what the Man of Steel actually stood for.
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The
Red, White, and Blue of his uniform stood for what made America great, which at
that time was a desire for Justice, to help those in need, and a powerful
spirit. So, you could spend your day working at Soup Kitchens, Blood Drives, or
a volunteer organization that serves your community. The opportunities to be a
little bit “Super” are limitless, just get out there
and help your fellow man!
Epistle of Barnabas[3]
CHAP. II THE JEWISH SACRIFICES
ARE NOW ABOLISHED.
Since, therefore, the days are
evil, and Satan possesses the power of this world, we ought to give heed to
ourselves, and diligently inquire into the ordinances of the Lord. Fear and
patience, then, are helpers of our faith; and long-suffering and continence are
things which fight on our side. While these remain pure in what respects the
Lord, Wisdom, Understanding, Science, and Knowledge rejoice along with them. For
He hath revealed to us by all the prophets that He needs neither sacrifices,
nor burnt offerings, nor oblations, saying thus, "What is the multitude of
your sacrifices unto Me, saith the Lord? I am full of burnt offerings, and
desire not the fat of lambs, and the blood of bulls and goats, not when ye come
to appear before Me: for who hath required these things at your hands? Tread no
more My courts, not though ye bring with you fine flour. Incense is a vain
abomination unto Me, and your new moons and sabbaths I cannot endure." He
has therefore abolished these things, that the new law of our Lord Jesus
Christ, which is without the yoke of necessity, might have a human oblation. And
again, He says to them, "Did I command your fathers, when they went out
from the land of Egypt, to offer unto Me burnt-offerings and sacrifices? But
this rather I commanded them, let no one of you cherish any evil in his heart
against his neighbor, and love not an oath of falsehood." We ought
therefore, being possessed of understanding, to perceive the gracious intention
of our Father; for He speaks to us, desirous that we, Not going astray like
them, should ask how we may approach Him. To us, then, He declares, "A
sacrifice [pleasing] to God is a broken spirit; a smell of sweet savor to the
Lord is a heart that glorifieth Him that made it." We ought therefore,
brethren, carefully to inquire concerning our salvation, lest the wicked one,
having made his entrance by deceit, should huff us forth from our [true] life.
Daily Devotions
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Offering to the sacred heart of Jesus
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Rosary
[1] Youth Catechism of
the Catholic Church http://www.youcat.org/
[2]https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/superman-day/
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