St. Elizabeth ANN
SETON-11TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS
Psalm 2, verse 11
Serve the LORD with FEAR;
exult with trembling, accept correction lest he become angry and you
perish along the way when his anger suddenly blazes up. Blessed are all who
take refuge in him!
To
fully understand this verse, we must know who the writer is referring to. In
verse 10 the writer states “Now
therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord
with fear. Our God is a just God and
to “those who have been given much; much is required”; to quote the spider man
movie. Kings (and the ONE percenter’s) to be wise must humble themselves. It is
easier for a camel to go through the eye of the needle then for a rich man to
get into heaven. The
"Eye of the Needle" has been claimed to be a gate in Jerusalem, which
opened after the main gate was closed at night. A camel could only pass through
this smaller gate if it was stooped and had its baggage removed.[1]
I also with
this verse picture Mary Magdalene. Mary who by many accounts was a very rich
woman financed our Lord’s ministry. We see in this verse the shadowing of her
kissing of His feet and at the same time the hardening of Judas’ heart: who on
seeing her act of love and wanting riches refused to humble himself and died in
his pride.
Does Christ desire us to serve with Fear and trembling?
I
noticed the other day that my two dogs when I come in are so excited about
seeing me that they tremble with excitement. I think our God wants our hearts
and our desires. I think we should have the humble fear that a loved child has
for his or her parents, full of love and respect and that we should be excited
too. So, let us approach each day with the kind of excitement that makes us
tremble ready to do the will of God?
Widow Saint[2] Elizabeth Ann Seton
With COVID 19 & the teachers
union we pray the Lord will send us good teachers for our children
This
wife, mother and foundress of a religious congregation was born Elizabeth Ann
Bayley on August 28, 1774 in New York City, the daughter of an eminent
physician and professor at what is now Columbia University. Brought up as an
Episcopalian, she received an excellent education, and from her early years she
manifested an unusual concern for the poor.
In
1794 Elizabeth married William Seton, with whom she had five children. The loss
of their fortune so affected William's health that in 1803 Elizabeth and William
went to stay with Catholic friends at Livorno, Italy. William died six weeks
after their arrival, and when Elizabeth returned to New York City some six
months later, she was already a convinced Catholic. She met with stern
opposition from her Episcopalian friends but was received into full communion
with the Catholic Church on March 4, 1805.
Abandoned
by her friends and relatives, Elizabeth was invited by the superior of the
Sulpicians in Baltimore to launch a school for girls in that city. The school
prospered, and eventually the Sulpician superior, with the approval of Bishop
Carroll, gave Elizabeth and her assistants a rule of life. They were also
permitted to make religious profession and to wear a religious habit.
In
1809 Elizabeth moved her young community to Emmitsburg, Maryland, where she
adopted as a rule of life an adaptation of the rule observed by the Sisters of
Charity, founded by St. Vincent de Paul. Although she did not neglect the
ministry to the poor, and especially to Negroes, she actually laid the
foundation for what became the American parochial school system. She trained
teachers and prepared textbooks for use in the schools; she also opened
orphanages in Philadelphia and New York City. She died at Emmitsburg on January
4, 1821, was beatified by Pope John XXIII in 1963, and was canonized by Pope
Paul VI in 1975.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Day
Eleven[3]
Elizabeth Seton was born of a
wealthy and distinguished Episcopalian family. She was baptized in the
Episcopal faith and was a faithful adherent of the Episcopal Church until her
conversion to Catholicism.
·
Day Eleven activity (Story Time)
·
Day Eleven recipe (Colonial Wassail)
Spaghetti Day[4]
One of the world’s favorite dishes, spaghetti is more than deserving of its own little holiday. And because it is both simple and delicious, spaghetti is the perfect dish to make to bring out your inner chef, even if you don’t have all that much cooking experience!
Many
people don’t know that the first historical reference to boiled noodles
suggests that the Arabs invented the dish thousands of years ago, long before
it became a staple of Italian cuisine.
What’s especially remarkable about this is that historical records actually refer to dried noodles being purchased from a street vendor, which means that pasta has been sold in stores since at least the 5th century A.D.! Of course, today we associate pasta with the Italians, who revolutionized the dish and invented a wide variety of pasta shapes.
The first Western pasta was likely long, thin forms made in Sicily around the 12th century; till this day, spaghetti is the most common round-rod type of pasta and in Italian, “spaghetti” means “little lines.” However, the popularity of pasta only spread across the whole country of Italy after the establishment of pasta factories in the 19th century, substantially shortening the time needed for making dishes like spaghetti and enabling the mass production of pasta for the Italian market.
The
steady flow of Italian immigrants to the United States brought traditional
Italian dishes with it, and spaghetti was offered in restaurants as early as
the 19th century. Spaghetti then gained popularity all over the world.
Spaghetti Day Recipe
Ingredients: (serves 2)
1/2 medium onion
1-1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
200g tin chopped tomatoes
20g pack basil leaves, chopped finely
200g dried spaghetti (roughly half of a 500g pack)
100g ball mozzarella
a few pinches of salt & a bit of oil for the pasta
Preparation:
Peel the onion and the garlic and chop both finely. Set a large
frying pan over medium heat and when hot, pour in the oil then add the onion.
Cook the onion for about 4-5 mins, or until it softens, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic, cook 2 mins more until fragrant. Then, add the tomatoes and
half the basil. Leave to gently bubble for 15 mins or so, stirring
occasionally–the sauce should become thick and pulpy. Break up any large clumps
of tomato with the back of a wooden spoon.
Pour water ¾ of the way up your largest pot. Heat over a high heat
and add several large pinches of salt and a spoon or so of oil. When water has
reached a rolling boil, put the spaghetti in it. Giving it a stir every now and
then stir to separate the pasta, cook it according to pack instructions,
usually about 10 mins. Before you finish cooking it, taste a strand of the
pasta. It should be just soft, but not mushy. Scoop out a cup of water before
draining and set aside (this will help to loosen your sauce). Put the
drained pasta back into its cooking pan, then pour in the tomato sauce.
Give everything a good stir. The sauce should just coat the pasta,
but if it is thick and looks dry, stir in a few spoons of the pasta water you
set aside before. If it is watery, cook over a low heat for 2-3 mins or until
evaporated, stirring often.
Use your hands to break the mozzarella into chunky pieces and stir
through the pasta along with the remaining basil leaves.
Serve straight away.
Christmas Calendar
Read: Today we remember the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized as a saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Reflect: Only if people change will the world change; and in order to change, people need the light that comes from God, the light which so unexpectedly [on the night of Christmas] entered into our night.
Pray: Pray for the intersession of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton today.
Act: Aim to put these practices of building a domestic Church into action.
11th day
of Christmas the
11 pipers piping is a sign for the eleven faithful apostles. It is interesting
to note that Judas’ sin was due to fear, greed, pride and envy. Today
would be a good day to read about the remaining 11 pipers and their courage to
create a Kingdom of God that changed the world.
Ski to the Steamboat Springs Music
Fest[5]
January
4-9--Canceled COVID 19
Last year was its 33rd year, this music festival
continues to draw thousands of people to Colorado who love skiing and music.
The six-day festival features 50+ bands and live performances of Americana
music. If you can’t secure tickets to some of the top-name performers, there
are free concerts at Gondola Square. In between shows hit the slopes, go for a
snowmobile tour or a dog sled ride, soak in the hot springs or try a flight in
a hot air balloon.
Daily
Devotions/Activities
·
Eat waffles and Pray for the assistance of the Angels
·
Monday: Litany of
Humility
·
Rosary
·
Plan
winter fun:
o
Soak in hot
springs
o
Hit the snow
slopes
o
Ride a snowmobile
o
Go for a dog sled ride
o
Ride a hot air balloon
[2]http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-01-04
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