NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY-FULL BUCK MOON
Mark,
Chapter 5, Verse 15:
We
fear the demonic and we fear the power of those greater than the demonic. Pray
for Holy fear.
St.
Jude refers to a type of Holy fear we have when we witness the greatness of God
as mentioned in this verse. “On those who
waver, have mercy; save others by snatching them out of the fire; on others
have mercy with fear, abhorring even the outer garment stained by the flesh.”
(Jude 1:22-23)
EXORCISM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT[1]: Assuming the reality of
demoniac possession, for which the authority of Christ is pledged (see Demoniacal Possession Obsession), it is
to be observed that Jesus appealed to His power over demons as one of the
recognised signs of Messiahship (Matt., xii, 23, 28; Luke, xi, 20). He cast out
demons, He declared, by the finger or spirit of God, not, as His adversaries alleged, by collusion with the prince of
demons (Matt., xii, 24, 27; Mark, iii, 22; Luke, xi, 15,19); and that He
exercised no mere delegated power, but a personal authority that was properly
His own, is clear from the direct and imperative way in which He commands the
demon to depart (Mark, ix, 24; cf. i, 25 etc.): “He cast out the spirits with his
word, and he healed all that were sick” (Matt., viii, 16). Sometimes, as with
the daughter of the Canaanean woman, the exorcism took place from a distance
(Matt., xv, 22 sqq.; Mark, vii, 25). Sometimes again the spirits expelled were
allowed to express their recognition of Jesus as “the Holy One of God” (Mark, i, 24) and to complain that He had come to torment them
“before the time”, i.e. the time of their final punishment (Matt., viii, 29
sqq.; Luke, viii, 28 sqq.). If demoniac possession was generally accompanied by
some disease, yet the two were not confounded by Christ or the Evangelists. In
Luke, xiii, 32, for example, the Master Himself expressly distinguishes between
the expulsion of evil spirits and the curing of diseases.
Christ also empowered the Apostles and Disciples to
cast out demons in His name while He Himself was still on earth (Matt., x, 1
and 8; Mark, vi, 7; Luke, ix, 1; x, 17), and to believers generally He promised
the same power (Mark, xvi, 17). But the efficacy of this delegated power was
conditional, as we see from the fact that the Apostles themselves were
not always successful in their exorcisms: certain kinds of spirits, as Christ
explained, could only be cast out by prayer and fasting (Matt., xvii, 15, 20;
Mark, ix, 27, 28; Luke, ix, 40). In other words the success of exorcism by
Christians, in Christ’s name, is subject to the same general conditions on
which both the efficacy of prayer and the use of charismatic power depend. Yet
conspicuous success was promised (Mark, xvi, 17). St. Paul (Acts, xvi, 18; xix,
12), and, no doubt, the other Apostles and Disciples,
made use regularly, as occasion arose, of their exorcising power, and the Church has continued to
do so uninterruptedly to the present day.
It Is Better to Fry in This Life Then the Next[2]
Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and French Fries Day celebrates them. Not to be confused with the American ‘Chips’, which are thinly sliced pieces of potato fried until crisp, French Fries are the delicious result of ‘batons’ of potato cut to various thicknesses and then fried in oil. The outside of this staple companion food to hamburgers and other grease-ball favorites generally have a golden texture, varying from soft to crispy, and most often served with little more than a dusting of salt.
History of the French Fry
French Fries are one of
many foods whose name is most misleading, as the origins of this fat fried food
seem to be in Belgium. The story of their creation can be found in a family
manuscript dated 1781, which reveals that potatoes were originally cut into the
shape of fish and served in lieu of the fish normally caught in a series of
small villages in Belgium. It seems the river had frozen over and the fish they
normally caught and fried were unable to be caught. Why they’re called French is often
attributed to troops coming over during World War I who got their hands-on
Belgian Fries. The official language of the Belgian army at that time was
French, and as a result the men thought they were in France rather than
Belgium. Interestingly, in that region of the world, they are still called “Flemish Fries” to further complicate matters. Now
these treats are loved the world round, even becoming the ‘national snack’ of the Netherlands.
How to Celebrate French
Fries Day
With the popularity of
French Fry, it’s
not surprising that the world has come up with as many different varieties of
this delicious food as you could imagine. So, one of the best ways to celebrate
French Fries Day is to host a party dedicated to celebrating the international
menu the fried potato has created. The simplest variation is simply to put
chopped raw onions in some ketchup and eat them up like they do in the
Netherlands. For the more adventurous, try some of the varieties below!
Canadian Poutine
This recipe is a classic
way to have French Fries, originating in Canada. This dish is incredibly
decadent, combining the crispy soft texture of the French Fries with a rich
beef gravy, and topped with cheese curds.
American Bacon Cheeseburger Classic
There is little Americans
love more than to add cheese and bacon to just about anything. French fries are
no exception, there is little that is as well-loved as a rich, greasy
accompaniment to any meal. To make this classic you start with a basic of
fries, and layer on bacon, chopped onions, cheese, and ground hamburger before
tossing them in the oven just long enough for everything to get melty. Then
grab a handful and dig in!
Greek French Fries
The Mediterranean rarely
fail at making an already delicious food rich and full of the smells of home. If
you love the classic Greek flavors of parmigiano-reggiano or romano cheese,
garlic, and oregano, then these fries are going to leave you smiling. The key
ingredients here are Extra Virgin Olive Oil to fry them in, after which you
toss them in garlic salt, Greek Oregano, and your choice of cheese such as
those mentioned ahead. To get the full impact you’re going to want to stick to the
white crumbly cheese of the region, the truly adventurous might use Mazithra
cheese.
These are a few dishes
that can help enhance French Fries Day, and really bring out the amazing
versatility of this centuries old treat. So, get out your deep fryer, chop up
some potatoes, and celebrate French Fries Day by eating yourself into a starch
filled stupor!
mussels and
fries[3]
Moules-frites—the Belgians
discovered a perfect marriage. They steam their mussels in simple marinière
style (flavored with a little chopped onion, celery, carrot, parsley, bay leaf,
and thyme), and then serve heaping mounds of them.
The First
Cat Show[4]
Have you ever noticed that some
people may be very, very good at lying with their lips; yet by their gestures
or body language you can always see the truth? This may be the reason we have
such a great affection for pets who bodily speak the truth of their own
likings. Let us ask our Lord whose hands were nailed to the wood and can no
longer gesture---to allow us to be His hands thus making our own gestures speak
His language of love.
A British man, Mr. Harrison Weir, got the idea for the
first cat show. He was a Fellow of the Horticultural Society, and artist, and a
cat lover. He developed a schedule, classes, and prizes for the show. He also
created the "Points of Excellence" -- a guideline for how the cats
would be judged.
The Crystal Palace, in south-east London, was chosen for
the site of the first show. (Dog shows had already been held there). A man
named Mr. F. Wilson was appointed manager of the show for setting up the
Crystal Palace. The judges were Mr. Weir, his brother John Weir, and the
Reverend J. Macdona.
The show was held on July 13, 1871. Nearly 160 cats were
shown. The cats were mostly short-haired, and were divided into different color
groups. Pedigrees were not around at this time. It wasn't until 1887 that the
National Cat Club formed in Britain and began tracking the parentage of cats.
The prize cats did not have their photos taken, but were drawn by an artist to
record them.
The show attracted a great deal of interest. Cat shows soon
became fashionable in Britain, particularly because they were patronized by
Queen Victoria, who owned a pair of Blue Persians. In the 1870s, larger and
larger cat shows were held in Britain. In 1895 the first official cat show was
held in Madison Square Garden, New York.
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY
SECTION ONE THE SACRAMENTAL ECONOMY
CHAPTER TWO-THE SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATION OF THE PASCHAL
MYSTERY
Article 2
LITURGICAL DIVERSITY AND THE UNITY OF THE MYSTERY
Liturgical traditions and the catholicity of the Church
1200 From the first community of Jerusalem until the parousia,
it is the same Paschal mystery that the Churches of God, faithful to the
apostolic faith, celebrate in every place. the mystery celebrated in the
liturgy is one, but the forms of its celebration are diverse.
1201 The mystery of Christ is so unfathomably rich that it
cannot be exhausted by its expression in any single liturgical tradition. the
history of the blossoming and development of these rites witnesses to a
remarkable complementarity. When the Churches lived their respective liturgical
traditions in the communion of the faith and the sacraments of the faith, they
enriched one another and grew in fidelity to Tradition and to the common
mission of the whole Church.
1202 The diverse liturgical traditions have arisen by very
reason of the Church's mission. Churches of the same geographical and cultural
area came to celebrate the mystery of Christ through particular expressions
characterized by the culture: in the tradition of the "deposit of
faith," in liturgical symbolism, in the organization of fraternal
communion, in the theological understanding of the mysteries, and in various
forms of holiness. Through the liturgical life of a local church, Christ, the
light and salvation of all peoples, is made manifest to the particular people
and culture to which that Church is sent and in which she is rooted. the Church
is catholic, capable of integrating into her unity, while purifying them, all
the authentic riches of cultures.
1203 The liturgical traditions or rites presently in use in the
Church are the Latin (principally the Roman rite, but also the rites of certain
local churches, such as the Ambrosian rite, or those of certain religious
orders) and the Byzantine, Alexandrian or Coptic, Syriac, Armenian, Maronite
and Chaldean rites. In "faithful obedience to tradition, the sacred
Council declares that Holy Mother Church holds all lawfully recognized rites to
be of equal right and dignity, and that she wishes to preserve them in the
future and to foster them in every way."
Liturgy and culture
1204 The celebration of the liturgy, therefore, should correspond
to the genius and culture of the different peoples. In order that the
mystery of Christ be "made known to all the nations . . . to bring about
the obedience of faith," it must be proclaimed, celebrated, and lived
in all cultures in such a way that they themselves are not abolished by it, but
redeemed and fulfilled: It is with and through their own human culture,
assumed and transfigured by Christ, that the multitude of God's children has
access to the Father, in order to glorify him in the one Spirit.
1205 "In the liturgy, above all that of the sacraments,
there is an immutable part, a part that is divinely instituted and of which the
Church is the guardian, and parts that can be changed, which the Church has the
power and on occasion also the duty to adapt to the cultures of recently
evangelized peoples."
1206 "Liturgical diversity can be a source of enrichment,
but it can also provoke tensions, mutual misunderstandings, and even schisms.
In this matter it is clear that diversity must not damage unity. It must
express only fidelity to the common faith, to the sacramental signs that the
Church has received from Christ, and to hierarchical communion. Cultural
adaptation also requires a conversion of heart and even, where necessary, a
breaking with ancestral customs incompatible with the Catholic faith."
Every Wednesday is
Dedicated to St. Joseph
The Italian culture has
always had a close association with St. Joseph perhaps you could make
Wednesdays centered around Jesus’s Papa. Plan an Italian dinner of pizza or
spaghetti after attending Mass as most parishes have a Wednesday evening Mass.
You could even do carry out to help restaurants. If you are adventurous, you
could do the Universal Man Plan: St. Joseph style. Make the evening a family
night perhaps it could be a game night. Whatever you do make the day special.
· Devotion to the 7 Joys and Sorrows of St.
Joseph
·
Do the St.
Joseph Universal Man Plan.
· Total Consecration
to St. Joseph Day 4
Full Buck Moon
According to the almanac today we are having a Full Buck
Moon; plan to spend some time if you are not a hunter out hiking with your
children or grandchildren.
Daily
Devotions
· Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them in fasting: Victims of clergy sexual abuse
·
Novena
to Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Day 7
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
· Let Freedom Ring Day 7
·
Rosary
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