Monday, June 12, 2023
Denys Arcand, Jesus of Montreal, 1989
Monday within the Octave of Corpus
Christi
SUPERMAN
Joshua, Chapter 4, Verse 23-24
23
For the LORD, your
God, dried up the waters of the Jordan in front of you until you crossed over,
just as the LORD, your God, had done at the Red Sea, drying it up in front of
us until we crossed over, 24
in order that all the
peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, and that you
may FEAR the LORD, your God, forever.”
Often
times we are afraid of shadows but when are eyes are fixed on the promise of
God we are filled with optimism. When Joshua crossed the Jordan he had a
representative from each tribe take up a stone from the river to immortalize
the day God stopped the Jordan and to recall the day Israel received the
promise of God. So today I would like you to reflect what has been the 12 most
memorial events for you in the past year in order to focus ourselves on the
light rather than the shadows.
So
what are the 12 memorial stones of your life you would like to present to the
Lord? Are there some areas you need help from the Lord in order to be successful?
1.
Emotional:
How have I grown in love?
2.
Mental:
Have I developed any new paradigms?
3.
Physical:
Have I overcome a physical weakness?
4.
Spiritual:
Have I developed Holy Fear and walked with the Lord? Have I developed any new
virtues?
5.
Career:
Have I progressed in my career or aided someone in theirs?
6.
Family:
Have I had family successes and been open to new life?
7.
Financial:
Have I made progress in stewardship of the resources that God has given me?
8.
Learning:
Has my mind been open to the Lord and new learning?
9.
Community:
Has there been success in areas where I work with my local community?
10. Church: Has there been growth in my
participation with my parish?
11. Environment: Have I done my part to
be environmentally responsible?
12. Companionship: Have I listened,
been nurturing, and positive?
Remember
when you finish reflecting to thank the Lord for your successes and have a grateful
heart.
Epistle of Barnabas[1]
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.
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
·
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.
·
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.
·
Finish
it all off with a marathon of movies and` you’ll have a “Super Celebration” this day.
·
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.
·
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!
Apostolic Exhortation[3]
Veneremur
Cernui – Down in Adoration Falling
of The Most
Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix,
to Priests, Deacons, Religious and the Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix
on the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
My beloved Brothers and
Sisters in Christ,
Part III
Loving and Adoring the
Eucharistic Lord
VI. Pastors, have one
Eucharistic procession each year in your parish.
98. Consider what is
communicated non-verbally to both those who participate and those who witness
it: that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist; that He personally leads His
people through space and time; that the faithful are linked to Him as His
body-members; that the bishop and priests are configured to Him as the head;
that everyone has a place in His body; that the Church has a place and role in
public, not just in private; that the Church is not afraid of the world but
confidently bears the light of Christ to it; that the Church is filled with
joy, peace, and confidence in Christ.
99. One need only consider any
year or even every month in our age to see that the people take their passions
to the streets to be seen and heard. Riots, protests, marches, and
demonstrations in the streets are common, but too often they are fueled by
narrow ideologies and enflamed by bitterness, resentment, anger, and a cramped
secularist perspective. Imagine the witness in our neighborhoods, towns, and
cities for people of all backgrounds to see that the Church has a message to
bring to the streets – that of Christ’s Eucharistic presence, His victory
over all evil, sin, and death – and she is enflamed with the attractive
witness of love, joy, and peace.
100. Therefore, I invite our
pastors, along with their closest collaborators, to consider planning one
Eucharistic procession each year in your parish boundary. Imagine how one
beautiful Eucharistic procession would imprint the memories of children and
families with the Eucharistic mystery.
To be continued…
Which are the fruits of the Holy Ghost? They are the twelve following:
1. Charity.
2.
Joy.
3. Peace.
4. Patience.
5. Benignity.
6. Goodness.
7. Longsuffering.
8. Mildness.
9. Faith.
10. Modesty.
11.
Continency.
12.
Chastity.
These fruits
should be visible in the Christian, for thereby men shall know that the Holy
Ghost dwells in him, as the tree is known by its fruit.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
SECTION ONE-"I BELIEVE" -
"WE BELIEVE"
CHAPTER THREE-MAN'S RESPONSE TO GOD
Article 1 I BELIEVE
II. "I Know Whom I Have Believed"
To believe in God alone
150 Faith is first of all a personal adherence
of man to God. At the same time, and inseparably, it is a free assent to the
whole truth that God has revealed. As personal adherence to God and assent to
his truth, Christian faith differs from our faith in any human person. It is
right and just to entrust oneself wholly to God and to believe absolutely what
he says. It would be futile and false to place such faith in a creature.
To believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God
151 For a Christian, believing in God cannot be
separated from believing in the One he sent, his "beloved Son", in
whom the Father is "well pleased"; God tells us to listen to him. The
Lord himself said to his disciples: "Believe in God, believe also in
me." We can believe in Jesus Christ because he is himself God, the
Word made flesh: "No one has ever seen God; the only Son, who is in the
bosom of the Father, he has made him known." Because he "has
seen the Father", Jesus Christ is the only one who knows him and can
reveal him.
To believe in the Holy Spirit
152 One cannot believe in Jesus Christ without
sharing in his Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit who reveals to men who Jesus is.
For "no one can say "Jesus is Lord", except by the Holy
Spirit", who "searches everything, even the depths of God. . No
one comprehends the thoughts of God, except the Spirit of God." Only
God knows God completely: we believe in the Holy Spirit because he is God.
The Church never ceases to
proclaim her faith in one only God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Holy Priests, Consecrated, & Religious
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
· Monday: Litany of
Humility
·
Rosary
[2]https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/superman-day/
Comments
Post a Comment