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April 10
Saint of the day:
Saint Magdalen of Canossa
Patron Saint of the Canossian Daughters & Canossian Sons
Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter
Acts, Chapter 5, verse 26
Then the captain and the court officers went and brought them in, but without force, because they were AFRAID of being stoned by the people.
The apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin for trial. These temple priests which were instrumental in causing the crucifixion of Christ were now enflamed with jealousy over the apostles, who by the resurrection of Christ no longer feared death or taxes. The people began to believe, and the world was never the same.
The apostles after their release immediately resumed public teaching, they rendered unto God what was God’s.
The apostles filled with the Holy Spirit were not afraid anymore. They practiced obedience, commitment, healthy relationships, and faith. They had generous hearts.
Building Generosity into your life[1]
Effective leaders gather for others then give it away. This is God’s economy which is radically different. By releasing our grasp and not clinging to our possessions we become more like Him who had nothing; the one who gave the only resource He had--Himself.
Building Generosity
1. Be grateful for whatever you have.
2. Put people first.
3. Don’t allow greed to control you.
4. Regard money as a resource.
5. Develop the habit of giving.
“I now pray, not for more of this
world’s goods and greater blessings, but to be worthy of that which I already
have.”
Napoleon Hill[2]
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST
SECTION TWO-THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
CHAPTER
TWO-YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
Article 10-THE
TENTH COMMANDMENT
IN BRIEF
2551
"Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Mt 6:21).
2552 The
tenth commandment forbids avarice arising from a passion for riches and their
attendant power.
2553 Envy
is sadness at the sight of another's goods and the immoderate desire to have
them for oneself. It is a capital sin.
2554 The
baptized person combats envy through good-will, humility, and abandonment to
the providence of God.
2555
Christ's faithful "have crucified the flesh with its passions and
desires" (Gal 5:24); they are led by the Spirit and follow his desires.
2556
Detachment from riches is necessary for entering the Kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit."
2557
"I want to see God" expresses the true desire of man. Thirst for God
is quenched by the water of eternal life (cf In 4:14).
PRAYERS AND TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
How
to Baptize in case of an Emergency[3]
When an individual is on their deathbed, anyone can baptize them into the Christian faith.
Baptism
is a beautiful sacrament, one that opens the doorway to God’s grace into a
person’s soul, initiating them into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
As
the Catechism of the
Catholic Church explains, “Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit
(vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other
sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we
become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in
her mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the
word” (CCC 1213).
In normal circumstances,
a bishop, priest or deacon is the ordinary minister of the sacrament. However,
in an emergency, anyone can baptize a person who wants to be
baptized.
In case of necessity, anyone, even a non-baptized
person, with the required intention, can baptize, by using the Trinitarian baptismal
formula. The intention required is to will to do what the Church does when she
baptizes. The Church finds the reason for this possibility in the universal
saving will of God and the necessity of Baptism for salvation. (CCC 1256)
Most
often this is seen in birthing centers, where newborn infants are quickly
baptized by a nurse or doctor, when death appears imminent. In this particular
case, the parents request this to be done (usually beforehand) and those
administering baptism do so with the right intention. Sometimes a baby will
recover, in which case the parish priest will perform additional rites
surrounding the sacrament of baptism, as it is not possible to be baptized
twice.
At
the other end of the spectrum, adults who are dying can
also be baptized if they request it, by anyone who is present. Fr. Paul de
Ladurantaye explains in the Arlington Catholic Herald exactly how this is done.
In the case
of
necessity (e.g., the danger of death), the person who baptizes pours
water three times over the candidate’s head, or immerses the
candidate three times in water, while simultaneously pronouncing the baptismal
formula: “N., I baptize you in the name of the Father (the minster pours water or
immerses the first time), and of the Son (the minister pours water or immerses
a second time), and of the Holy Spirit (the minister pours water or immerses a
third time).” A lay person who administers an emergency baptism must at least
have the intention to do what the Church does when baptizing. It is also
desirable that, as far as possible, one or two witnesses to the baptism be
present.
It
must be kept in mind that this type of baptism performed by laypeople should
only be administered to people in an emergency situation. If the person recovers
and returns to full health, then that person should present themselves to the
nearest parish and explain their situation so that they can be fully welcomed
into the Catholic Church.
If
a priest or deacon is available and able to come to the bedside of someone
dying, then that option should be pursued first. However, if that is not an
option and time does not allow an extensive search for an ordained minister, a
layperson should step in.
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.
Build Personal Holiness[4]
Personal holiness is not centered in the fight against sin
but in love for Christ, who shows Himself to us as being truly human, fully
aware of everything about us. The love of God for men and of men for God is a
love of mutual friendship. And one of the specific characteristics of
friendship is relationship. In order to love Our Lord, it is necessary to know
Him, to speak to Him. We get to know Him by meditating on His life in the Holy
Gospels. In them He shows Himself to us as being endearingly human and very
close to our life. We meet Him in prayer and in the Sacraments, especially in
the Blessed Eucharist.
Dara’s Corner
Modern populations are increasingly overfed, malnourished, sedentary, sunlight-deficient, sleep-deprived, and socially isolated.[5]
Eating: Be nourished not overfed.
·
eat foods rich in antioxidants.
o
Beta-carotene: apricots, broccoli,
cantaloupe, carrots, collards, peaches, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato
o
Vitamin C: blueberries, broccoli,
grapefruit, kiwi, oranges, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, tomato
o
Vitamin E: margarine, nuts and seeds,
vegetable oils, wheat germ
·
Choose
your carbs wisely. Limit sugary foods and opt for smart or “complex” carbs
(such as whole grains) rather than simple carbs (such as cakes and cookies).
Fruits, vegetables, and legumes also have healthy carbs and fiber.
·
Foods
like turkey, tuna, and chicken have an amino acid called tryptophan, which may
help you make serotonin. Try to eat something with protein several times a day,
especially when you need to clear your mind and boost your energy.
· Try the Mediterranean diet.
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Today's Fast: Restoring
the Constitution
·
Start April 10 to end on May 13, the feast of
Our Lady of Fatima
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Make
reparations to the Holy Face
·
30
Days with St. Joseph Day 22
[1] John Maxwell, The Maxwell Leadership
Bible.
[2] Napoleon Hill, Outwitting the Devil.
[3] https://aleteia.org/2020/03/30/how-laypeople-can-baptize-in-an-emergency/
[4]https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2022-04-27
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