Friday, November 24, 2023
BLACK FRIDAY-SARDINE DAY
2 Maccabees, Chapter 15, Verse 23
And now, Sovereign of
the heavens, send a good angel to spread FEAR
and trembling ahead of us.
It
is said that Judas was a man who was ever in body and soul the chief defender
of his fellow citizens and had maintained from youth his affection for his
compatriots. He believed and acted accordingly.
If
your faith waivers now call upon our sovereign Lord to send the good angel to
spread fear among the world and the devil and his demons thus allowing our
faith, hope and love to grow for the battle ever rages. Be of stout heart.
Black Friday
Black Friday is
one of the busiest shopping days in the United States. It is marked by massive
crowds and discounted prices that mean the beginning of the Christmas shopping
season. Black Friday events in the United States date back to 1932. There are two ideas as to the origin of the
name Black Friday, the first one is thought to have originated in Philadelphia,
where it was used to describe the burden of traffic that left black track marks
on roads. The second claims that Black
Friday may also have stemmed from business accounting in the 1930s. During this time, businesses noted losses
using red ink and their profits in black ink.
Therefore, Black Friday may have been used to imply that businesses
became profitable on this day as they go from being in the red to the black.
Black Friday is the fourth Friday of November or the day after Thanksgiving Day
in the US.
Black Friday Facts
& Quotes
• According to IBM, for the first time
in history smartphones and tablets outpaced desktop computers for generating
consumer traffic to websites during Black Friday in 2015.
• According to consumerreports.org,
heavily discounted televisions and other electronic items sold on Black Friday
can be derivative models. Derivatives
are products that have been manufactured specifically for sale at events like
Black Friday. These products vary in
specifications, quality and have less features than standard merchandise sold
all-year long.
• Mall of America located in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the largest mall in the US with 4,870,000 square
feet retail space and more than 520 stores. The mall is also home to the
largest indoor amusement park in the US.
• With a net worth of more than $136
billion, the six @Wal-Mart heirs own more wealth than the bottom 42% of
Americans. #BlackFriday, @Walmart shouldn’t be allowed to pay workers wages so
low that many qualify for Medicaid, food stamps, and government housing.
#BlackFriday . - Tweets by Senator Bernie Sanders in 2015
Black Friday Top
Events and Things to Do
• Thanksgiving is a time to express
gratitude. Given that Black Friday
follows Thanksgiving Day, use this day to spread gratitude and cheer to
others. If you have leftover turkey from
Thanksgiving Day, then use it to make sandwiches. You and your family can deliver these to the
homeless people in your community.
• Hours before Black Friday sales, most
retailers send emails and secret offers to their subscribers. Sign up and subscribe to your favorite
retailers mailing list before this date.
Most stores will also send coupons specifically to use for Black Friday.
• Make sure you have sufficient funds
in cash or on credit cards. Given that
many will be shopping on Black Friday, ATM machines may run out of funds or
bank networks can be down intermittently.
Make sure to carry some cash in case this happens.
• In 2015, more than 11 states across
the U.S. provided free access to State Parks.
Rather than Black Friday shopping, explore the great outdoors with free
passes to State Parks. Our top parks
picks:
1)
Olympic Park, Washington
2)
Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California
3)
Nickerson State Park, Massachusetts
• Carpool or take an Uber to your favorite shopping destination. There will be limited parking spaces available on Black Friday and some bus routes will be operating on a holiday schedule.
Sardine Day[1]
As an amazing source of B12 and Omega Fatty Acids, turning your nose up at sardines could prevent you from enjoying a delicious addition to your meal. Sardine Day is your opportunity to learn about these little fish and how you may already have been enjoying them without knowing. Sardines originally got their name from the Mediterranean Island of Sardinia. The English got this term from Grecian history, where the word was used to describe the red color of the fish and the region of the sea where they were popularized. A large number of nutrients found in this fish, combined with the efficacy with which they could be packaged and shipped turned them into an important trade item in the region for centuries.
Sardines are used
in many dishes and are closely related to the anchovies that are served with
Caesar Salad and as a base flavor in Worcestershire sauce. They’re also one of
the main ingredients in “Gentleman’s Relish” a popular sardine-based spread
used in England for many dishes, or just served up on buttered bread.
How to celebrate Sardines Day
The best way to celebrate Sardines Day is to attempt to overcome your fear of this delicious fish. They typically come in tins, pickled or packed in oil, or even packed in with mustard to preserve them. Thousands of recipes exist that call for these fish in either their fresh or canned form. A traditional Caesar Salad starts with a sardine being pressed into the wood of the bowl it’s served in to provide a slightly fishy flavor, with those who prefer a stronger flavor having two sardines used.
They’re popularly
served as part of a lunchtime snack, often with tomato and fresh avocado on top
of a crisp cracker and a sardine. They’re also commonly added to soups and
sandwiches to bolster their flavor. In fact, if you’ve ever had soup with a
fish-based broth, it is likely the sardine that was used to create the fish
stock. You’ve been enjoying sardines for ages, and Sardines Day is a great
opportunity for you to find out how much you love sardines!
Fitness Friday
In the
movie “Christmas.” we witnessed the day “Ralphie” pronounced the big F word and
as a result his mother in loving correction immediately inserted a bar of soap
in “Ralphie’s” nasty mouth. Today let us look at our own nasty mouths. Caring
for our teeth may improve your fitness more than we realize.
Clean Mouth-Ralphie![2]
Taking care of your teeth
is important for all ages, but it’s especially important for older adults who
may be at greater risk of oral health problems. Adults 65 and older are at an increased
risk for oral cancer,
gum disease and cavities. Luckily, it’s never too late to start taking better
care of your teeth. With proper care, you can maintain — or even improve — your
oral health as you age. Here are six things that help improve senior oral
hygiene.
·
Cut Out Bad Habits-There are dozens of reasons
to quit smoking or chewing tobacco, and the health of your entire mouth is no
exception. If you’re currently using tobacco products, talk to your doctor
about healthy methods for quitting. And as you likely remember from childhood,
sugary foods like candy and soda can increase your risk for cavities.
Committing to healthy
eating isn’t just good for your heart and waistline — it’s great for
your teeth, too.
·
Increase Your Fluoride Intake-Many
municipalities have fluoride added to their drinking water, but you can also
incorporate a fluoride toothpaste or fluoride rinse into your daily care
routine, too. If necessary, you can even talk to your dentist about regular
fluoride treatments.
·
Be Diligent About Your Teeth Cleaning Routine-It
isn’t enough to simply brush your teeth twice a day, every day. Additionally,
you should floss at least once per day and consider rinsing with an
antibacterial mouthwash. Make sure to replace your toothbrush or brush head
every three months.
·
If You Have Dentures, Clean Them
Daily-Denture-wearers may have a different routine, but good oral hygiene is
still a priority. Follow your dentist’s instructions for keeping your dentures
clean so the rest of your mouth also stays clean and healthy.
·
Keep Your Mouth Hydrated-If you’re prescribed a
medication that causes dry mouth, make sure you’re taking extra steps to keep
your mouth hydrated. Drink lots of water and switch to sugar-free gum, if
you’re a gum chewer. (Bonus: Sugar-free gum is better for your teeth, too!)
·
Go to the Dentist-regular checkups with your primary care
physician, going to the dentist is the single best thing you can do
for your oral health. Not only can your dentist give your teeth a good
cleaning, but they’ll also be able to identify oral health problems before they
progress and give you tips for taking care of your teeth. While the minimum
recommendation is once per year, many older adults prefer to see their dentist
every six months just to make sure everything is going well.
Catechism of the Catholic
Church
PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN
MYSTERY
SECTION TWO-THE SEVEN
SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
CHAPTER THREE-THE SACRAMENTS AT THE SERVICE OF
COMMUNION
Article 7-THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
IN BRIEF
1659 St.
Paul said: "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church.... This
is a great mystery, and I mean in reference to Christ and the Church" (Eph
5:25, 32).
1660 The
marriage covenant, by which a man and a woman form with each other an intimate
communion of life and love, has been founded and endowed with its own special
laws by the Creator. By its very nature it is ordered to the good of the
couple, as well as to the generation and education of children. Christ the Lord
raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a sacrament (cf CIC,
can. 1055 # 1; cf. GS 48 # 1).
1661 The
sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives
spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved
his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the
spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way
to eternal life (cf Council of Trent: DS 1799).
1662
Marriage is based on the consent of the contracting parties, that is, on their
will to give themselves, each to the other, mutually and definitively, in order
to live a covenant of faithful and fruitful love.
1663
Since marriage establishes the couple in a public state of life in the Church,
it is fitting that its celebration be public, in the framework of a liturgical
celebration, before the priest (or a witness authorized by the Church), the
witnesses, and the assembly of the faithful.
1664
Unity, indissolubility, and openness to fertility are essential to marriage.
Polygamy is incompatible with the unity of marriage; divorce separates what God
has joined together; the refusal of fertility turns married life away from its
"supreme gift," the child (GS 50 # 1).
1665 The
remarriage of persons divorced from a living, lawful spouse contravenes the
plan and law of God as taught by Christ. They are not separated from the
Church, but they cannot receive Eucharistic communion. They will lead Christian
lives especially by educating their children in the faith.
1666 The
Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of
the faith. For this reason the family home is rightly called "the domestic
church," a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of
Christian charity.
Daily
Devotions/Practice
·
Today's Fast: Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Today's Fast: An end
to the use of contraceptives.
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary.
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