WORLD
DIABETES DAY
2 Maccabees, Chapter 9, Verse 29
His foster brother
Philip brought the body home; but FEARING
Antiochus’ son, he later withdrew into Egypt, to Ptolemy Philometor.
God
punishes Antiochus IV and after a horrible demise he dies. Philip then
skedaddles back to safe turf after dumping the body off. Can anyone really find
peace without God?
Peace[1]
"Peace"
is a biblical term. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for peace is shalôm.
Literally, it means "to be complete or whole".
Shalôm is used in many different ways in the Old Testament.
It can mean general prosperity or well-being, safety or success, harmony among
friends and family members, and harmony among nations. When used as a greeting
or as a blessing it conveys the notion that one is wishing all good
things to the person addressed. When the Hebrew of the Old Testament came in
contact with the Greek world after Alexander the Great, the text was translated
into a version of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint. As with many
biblical terms, the merging of Hebrew and Greek words and ideas provided a rich
vocabulary for the sacred authors to express the word of God. Many Greek words
were used in an attempt to capture the richness of the Hebrew concept of shalôm, but
the most common was eirene.
In
classical Greek, this term denotes the state that is the opposite of war or
civil disturbance. Eirene also was used to speak of an inner peace, in which a
person had no conflicts or hostile feelings. Under the influence of Jewish
religion and Greek philosophy, the term evolved to refer to ethical goodness. So,
Christians who were native speakers of Greek began to use eirene when
speaking of the "the good that comes from God either in this age or the
age of salvation". The richness of the word as we use it today can be
traced back to this understanding.
Because
peace is so important for individuals
and for society, we must know how to
achieve and maintain peace. But to achieve each kind of peace requires that we
understand the methods proper to each. Psychologists can help a person achieve
inner harmony and may be able to offer advice on family dynamics and
difficulties, but they are not usually the best source for spiritual guidance,
and they certainly are not the frontline defenders of the civic order. In the
same way, we must not believe that
friendly feelings towards the people of another country will suffice to keep us
at peace with them. When it comes to achieving and maintaining peace, like in
many things in life, it is vital to use the right "tool" for the
right job. Two examples should help illustrate this point. The first has to do with maintaining peace
with God. The second has to do with
establishing peace among nations. Peace with God is God’s gift to us. God alone
can place us in right relationship with him. This teaching is clear in both the
Old and the New Testaments. God initiated the covenant with man, restored it
when we fell, and fulfilled it in Jesus Christ. With Gideon we can say that
"the Lord is our peace".
As
Christians, we know that God dwells in us making us temples of the Holy Spirit.
He promised us that he would provide for all our needs and that "all
things would work together for good for those that love God and are called
according to his purposes". We are told that without him we can do
nothing, but that, in him, we are "more than conquerors". Thus, for
those who have accepted Christ, if we put these teachings together, we
recognize that nothing ought to rob us of our peace.
This
is the main point of Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart,
a book written by Fr. Jacques Philippe, a French priest working in Rome. It is
the type of essay one can return to again and again for solace and motivation.
In it, Fr. Philippe boldly proclaims, "The reasons why we lose our peace
are always bad reasons" because God gives his peace as a gift to those who
entrust themselves to him. Jesus told his disciples: "Peace I leave with
you, my own peace I give you; a peace the world cannot give, this is my gift to
you. Let not your hearts be troubled or afraid". This peace is no
superficial freedom from conflicts or difficulties, but a deep, abiding inner
peace that comes from union with and confidence in God.
World Diabetes Day[2]
World Diabetes Day aims to raise awareness of diabetes, a disease that raises blood sugar. Diabetes can result in problems with other organs and significantly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and death. As of 2015, approximately 1 in 10 adults worldwide is diabetic, a problem which poses a massive burden on nations as it threatens their health and economic prosperity. In 1991, World Diabetes Day was established by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in an effort to address the increasing number of diabetes cases and its burden on countries. Currently, diabetes prevalence is highest in the Middle East and Southern Asia while it is lowest in Sub Saharan Africa. Diabetes, especially type 2, has been linked to obesity and a sedentary, inactive lifestyle and thus World Diabetes Day also serves to promote a healthy and active lifestyle that can drastically reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
World
Diabetes Day Facts & Quotes
·
According to the World Health Organization,
about 350 million people in the world have diabetes. The organization expects
this number to double in the next two decades.
·
More than 80% of deaths related to diabetes
occur in low and middle-income countries.
·
Type 2 diabetes is much more common than type 1.
Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% of the world's diabetes cases.
·
50% of people with diabetes die due to heart
disease and stroke (cardiovascular diseases).
·
I was determined to share my positive approach
and not let diabetes stand in the way of enjoying my life - Paula Deen,
celebrity chef.
World
Diabetes Day Top Events and Things to Do
·
Visit your doctor if you are overweight, obese,
do not regularly exercise and do not eat a balanced diet. These are all factors
that can cause diabetes.
·
Participate in one of the American Diabetes
Association's fundraising activities which include, The Tour de Cure, Step
Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, Rip's B.A.D. Ride or you can create your own
fundraising event by using the organizations' online tools.
·
Watch a documentary about diabetes and
diabetes-related topics such as obesity, sugar consumption and fast food. Our
favorites are Sugar Babies, The Human Trial, Simply Raw
Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days and Diabetes Cure Documentary
·
Learn about ways to control and lower the risk
of developing diabetes. The American Diabetes Association provides some great
ways to reduce your risk which include:
1) Eat a healthy balanced diet
2) Exercise regularly
3) Ensure that you are not overweight or obese
4) Remove unnecessary processed foods with high sugar content from your diet
5) Get checked for high blood pressure or abnormal cholesterol levels
·
Try the Iceman’s Universal Man
Plan
·
Learn about the symptoms and signs of diabetes.
Many cases of diabetes go undiagnosed for long periods of time while causing
irreversible damage to the body. Some common signs and symptoms include:
-Hunger
-Fatigue
-Frequent urination
-Constant Thirst
-Blurred vision
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 6-THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
VI. Who Can Receive
This Sacrament?
1577
"Only a baptized man (vir) validly receives sacred ordination." The
Lord Jesus chose men (viri) to form the college of the twelve apostles, and the
apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to succeed them in their
ministry. The college of bishops, with whom the priests are united in the
priesthood, makes the college of the twelve an ever-present and ever-active
reality until Christ's return. The Church recognizes herself to be bound by
this choice made by the Lord himself. For this reason, the ordination of women
is not possible.
1578 No one
has a right to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. Indeed no one claims this
office for himself; he is called to it by God. Anyone who thinks he
recognizes the signs of God's call to the ordained ministry must humbly submit
his desire to the authority of the Church, who has the responsibility and right
to call someone to receive orders. Like every grace this sacrament can be
received only as an unmerited gift.
1579 All the
ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent
deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life
and who intend to remain celibate "for the sake of the kingdom of
heaven." Called to consecrate themselves with undivided heart to the
Lord and to "the affairs of the Lord," they give themselves
entirely to God and to men. Celibacy is a sign of this new life to the service
of which the church’s minister is consecrated; accepted with a joyous heart
celibacy radiantly proclaims the Reign of God.
1580 In the
Eastern Churches a different discipline has been in force for many centuries:
while bishops are chosen solely from among celibates, married men can be
ordained as deacons and priests. This practice has long been considered
legitimate; these priests exercise a fruitful ministry within their
communities. Moreover, priestly celibacy is held in great honor in the
Eastern Churches and many priests have freely chosen it for the sake of the
Kingdom of God. In the East as in the West a man who has already received the
sacrament of Holy Orders can no longer marry.
Daily Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Today's Fast: Catholic
Politicians & Leaders
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
[2]https://www.wincalendar.com/World-Diabetes-Day
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