Thursday, June 6, 2024
Saints, Feast, Family
- Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring -
June 6
Saint of the day:
Patron Saint of invoked during childbirth for safe delivery; Magdeburg, Germany
Introduction to Deuteronomy[1]
Deuteronomy is
narrated, for the most part, by Moses. Yep, that Moses. Some people
actually say Moses wrote the book, but most scholars think that the writer(s)
were just using Moses the character as a means to get their message across.
Attributing the text to a hugely important cultural figure would give it more
power, right? Think about if someone today came out with "George
Washington's Lost Will." There'd be controversy, but you can bet that book
would sell.
Once you sift through
all the nitty-gritty laws and rules, the main message is that the Israelites
should worship one god (6:4) in one place (14:25). That god is God, and—even
though it's never named in the book—that place is Jerusalem. This message comes
along with a retelling of the Exodus story, the tales of
the Israelites in the book of Numbers, and the rules and regulations that will
help the Israelites recapture their culture's essence.
Moses conveys all
this through some pretty rousing and finger-pointing pep talks. Basically, the
previous generation of Israelites failed big time, refusing to fight for the
Promised Land. But after forty years of desert-wandering, a new generation
brings new hope. And if these Israelites obey God, then they'll conquer the
Promised Land. The whole book takes place at the Jordan River, while Moses
motivates and warns them. Obey and win; disobey and lose—big time.
Why Should I Care?
Deuteronomy is the
key to the entire Hebrew Bible. It's the bridge between the stories in Exodus
and Numbers, the laws in Leviticus, and the narratives in Joshua, 1 and 2
Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. All of the Bible before Deuteronomy has been, in a
narrative sense, leading up to the Israelites entering the Promised Land.
They've fought, been enslaved, seen God's fire, messed up, died, and been given
the law. Now, in Deuteronomy, they're on the edge of the Promised Land, so
close to their goal. But don't get too excited—Moses, their leader, makes them
take a really long pause. He wants them to take a deep breath to
reflect on where they've been (and think about what's to come). What better way
to do that than by retelling the story? And hey, if nothing else, Deuteronomy
gives you a really good cram tool if you somehow missed the first four books of
the Bible.
JUNE 6 Thursday within the Octave of Corpus
Christi
D-DAY-Fish and Chips Day-Gardening Exercise Day
Deuteronomy,
Chapter 1, Verse 17
Deuteronomy is the last of the five books of Moses. The book explains to the Israelites how to make a success of their life. To be a success we must as General Patton said, “Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way.” After appointing Elders this was Moses advice to them; fear no one except God. The greatest of our church is that we when we are troubled and don’t know what to do we can always approach Him in prayer and seek the advice of his elders (Mary and the Saints) anywhere we are. If we desire, we may also approach our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and bring any case that is too difficult for Him to hear and He will answer us. Likewise, we may approach a priest in confession or connect with a local parish spiritual director.
How great is our God that He does not abandon us?
Furthermore, there is a multitude of great
Catholic websites and organizations where there are elders of the church who
can assist us in our difficult moments.
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
PROLOGUE
V.
Practical Directions for Using this Catechism
18 This
catechism is conceived as an organic presentation of the Catholic faith in its
entirety. It should be seen therefore as a unified whole. Numerous
cross-references in the margin of the text (numbers found at the end of a
sentence referring to other paragraphs that deal with the same theme), as well
as the analytical index at the end of the volume, allow the reader to view each
theme in its relationship with the entirety of the faith.
19 The texts
of Sacred Scripture are often not quoted word for word but are merely indicated
by a reference (cf.). For a deeper understanding of such passages, the reader
should refer to the Scriptural texts themselves. Such Biblical references are a
valuable working-tool in catechesis.
20 The use
of small print in certain passages indicates observations of an historical or
apologetic nature, or supplementary doctrinal explanations.
21 The
quotations, also in small print, from patristic, liturgical, magisterial or
hagiographical sources, are intended to enrich the doctrinal presentations.
These texts have often been chosen with a view to direct catechetical use.
22 At the
end of each thematic unit, a series of brief texts in small italics sums up the
essentials of that unit's teaching in condensed formulae. These "IN
BRIEF" summaries may suggest to local catechists brief summary formulae
that could be memorized.
Apostolic Exhortation[2]
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
III. Increase your time of Eucharistic
adoration.
79. Friends deepen their love
and affection by spending time together. The same is true of our relationship
with Christ. Eucharistic adoration prolongs the mystery of Jesus’ self-offering
in the Mass. To adore the Eucharistic Jesus is to lovingly savor and delight in
His sacramental presence. It is not opposed to the Mass or a substitute to the
Mass. Rather, Eucharistic adoration flows from the sacred liturgy and back to
it again. As lovers’ eyes linger in a shared gaze after and before their kiss,
so adoration before the Eucharist shares a natural rhythm of the “kiss” of Holy
Communion. Love survives on both contemplation and union, on the gaze and the
kiss.
80. Saint Augustine teaches us
this when, in speaking about the Eucharistic Body of Christ, he said that “we
consume what we adore, and we adore what we consume.” To enter into this
circle of adoration and consummation is to know a foretaste of the beatitude
which the Lord desires us to know. The Saints are the best teachers of the
power of Eucharistic adoration. Saint Dominic Savio once wrote: “To be happy
nothing is lacking for me in this world; I lack only the vision in Heaven of
that Jesus, whom with the eyes of faith I now see and adore on the altar.” Once
a person complained to Saint Teresa of Avila that his faith in Jesus would have
been stronger if he could have seen the Lord during the days of his earthly
ministry. The Saint quickly responded, “But do we not have in the Eucharist the
living, true and real Jesus present before us? Why look for more?”. Who can forget the moving wisdom of the farmer
who, when asked by Saint John Marie Vianney what he does for hours in front of
the tabernacle, responded: “I look at Him and He looks at me.” Venerable J.J.
Olier wrote: “When there are two roads which will bring me to some place, I
take the one with more churches so as to be nearer the Blessed Sacrament. When
I see a place where my Jesus is, I could not be happier, and I say, ‘You are
here, my God and my All’.”
81. Extended time in
Eucharistic adoration deepens our prayer in marvelous ways. Pope Francis spoke
of this prayer as a kind of necessity during a homily in 2016: “We cannot know
the Lord without this habit of worship, to worship in silence, adoration. If I
am not mistaken, I believe that this prayer of adoration is one of the least
known by us, it’s the one that we do the least. Allow me to say this: waste
time in front of the Lord, in front of the mystery of Jesus Christ. Worship
him. There in silence, the silence of adoration. He is the Savior and I worship
him”.
An
HOUR’S Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament
D-Day Memorial
The men who took the beach at D-Day were afraid because they too knew what may happen to them, yet too, they were succored by our Lord and our nation’s prayers.
This is the prayer originally entitled "Let Our Hearts Be Stout" written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as Allied troops were invading German-occupied Europe during World War II. The prayer was read to the Nation on radio on the evening of D-Day, June 6, 1944, while American, British and Canadian troops were fighting to establish five beach heads on the coast of Normandy in northern France.
The previous night, June 5th, the President had also been on the radio to announce that Allied troops had entered Rome. The spectacular news that Rome had been liberated was quickly superseded by news of the gigantic D-Day invasion which began at 6:30 a.m. on June 6th. By midnight, about 57,000 American and 75,000 British and Canadian soldiers had made it ashore, amid losses that included 2,500 killed and 8,500 wounded.
"Let Our Hearts Be Stout"
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
My
Fellow Americans:
Last
night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that
troops of the United States and our Allies were crossing the Channel in another
and greater operation. It has come to pass with success thus far.
And
so, in this poignant hour, I ask you to join with me in prayer:
Almighty God: Our
sons, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle
to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a
suffering humanity.
Lead them straight
and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness
in their faith.
They will need Thy
blessings. Their road will be long and hard. For the enemy is strong. He may
hurl back our forces. Success may not come with rushing speed, but we shall
return again and again; and we know that by Thy grace, and by the righteousness
of our cause, our sons will triumph.
They will be sore
tried, by night and by day, without rest -- until the victory is won. The
darkness will be rent by noise and flame. Men's souls will be shaken with the
violence’s of war.
For these men are
lately drawn from the ways of peace. They fight not for the lust of conquest.
They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate. They fight to let justice
arise, and tolerance and goodwill among all Thy people. They yearn but for the
end of battle, for their return to the haven of home.
Some will never
return. Embrace these, Father, and receive them, Thy heroic servants, into Thy
kingdom.
And for us at home
-- fathers, mothers, children, wives, sisters, and brothers of brave men
overseas, whose thoughts and prayers are ever with them -- help us, Almighty
God, to rededicate ourselves in renewed faith in Thee in this hour of great
sacrifice.
Many people have
urged that I call the nation into a single day of special prayer. But because
the road is long and the desire is great, I ask that our people devote
themselves in a continuance of prayer. As we rise to each new day, and again
when each day is spent, let words of prayer be on our lips, invoking Thy help
to our efforts.
Give us strength,
too -- strength in our daily tasks, to redouble the contributions we make in
the physical and the material support of our armed forces.
And let our hearts
be stout, to wait out the long travail, to bear sorrows that may come, to
impart our courage unto our sons wheresoever they may be.
And, O Lord, give
us faith. Give us faith in Thee; faith in our sons; faith in each other; faith
in our united crusade. Let not the keenness of our spirit ever be dulled. Let
not the impacts of temporary events, of temporal matters of but fleeting moment
-- let not these deter us in our unconquerable purpose.
With Thy blessing,
we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy. Help us to conquer the
apostles of greed and racial arrogances. Lead us to the saving of our country,
and with our sister nations into a world unity that will spell a sure peace -- a
peace invulnerable to the scheming’s of unworthy men. And a peace that will let
all of men live in freedom, reaping the just rewards of their honest toil.
Thy
will be done, Almighty God. Amen.
President
Franklin D. Roosevelt - June 6, 1944
Top things to do in the US
for D-Day Anniversary[3]
- Participate
in an eletronic
field trip that explores the historic invasion site in Normandy,
France.
- Visit
the D-day
memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
- Watch
a documentary
about the battle for the bridge at La Fière.
The power
of Diligence
In John McCain’s book Character is Destiny[4] he perceived the character traits exemplified by Winston Churchill who best displays the characteristic of DILIGENCE. Churchill persevered through every trial and misfortune to alert his countrymen to the approaching danger of Nazi Germany, and to save them when they ignored his warning.
We must be just as diligent in our pursuit to do the will of God in our lives.
Churchill’s most famous quote is,
“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense.”
Winston never did give in he led his country at the age of 67 living a life of many failures to become the prime minister of England during their greatest need.
McCain says of Churchill:
This extraordinarily diligent man, who would not give in to many bitter trials that would have forced most of us to surrender to a cruel and unrelenting fate, who had fought, been beaten, and risen again so many times to take his place among the great democratic leaders of world history, would, by the power of his speech and the unyielding courage of his example and convictions, lead his country through the most dangerous experience of its long history. He stood alone first, and then as Britain’s leader as she stood alone, letting no defeat, no danger, no impossibly overwhelming odds destroy his courage or his will. He would not give in. Never, never, never, never. And, due in great part to the courage he inspired in others, neither would his country.
The New D-Day[5]
Today we battle an enemy of dark and demonic forces not on the shores of Normandy but in our homes as these demonic forces make their final assault on the family via the contempt of the modernist elitists. Never give in. We may not have an Eisenhower (where is our general?) (Is the Pope or the president Catholic?) It may our Lady and the Holy Spirit that has to lead us.
Here are three ways to resist the spirit of defeat and maintain faith in the family.
·
Make a renewal
of the marriage promises.
·
Do family
retreats.
·
Weekly
Family
Holy Hour in a church.
Fish and Chips Day[6]
Rich, delicious, and flavorful, and
utterly satisfying, that’s
the best way to describe this treat. There’s
something about the tang of salt and the oil-stained newspaper that just speaks
of a meal so steeped in tradition it only seems appropriate that it comes
wrapped in the day’s
news. Fish and Chips Day commemorates
this fundamental meal of the working class, and while its roots may lay on
Britannia’s foggy
shores, there are few places in the world that this comfort food hasn’t found its way to.
To talk of the history of this
holiday is, as in the case of so many others, to speak of the origins of that
which it celebrates. Fish and Chip seem an odd thing to have become the
foundation for an entire cultures working class, but much comes into focus when
you understand the economy and industry of the time it took hold. In the late
1800’s, trawl
fishing became a major part of the industry in the North Sea, resulting in a
growing availability of fresh fish in areas further inland, especially within
the cities. Anyone who understands economics knows that ‘easily available’ means ‘cheaper to get your hands on’. Cheap, filling, and high caloric
food created an excellent foundation for a working class that held incredibly
physically demanding jobs. Thus, it was that “Chippers” started cropping up all over major
population centers, the vendors that served fish and chips to the people on the
street. From there, the meal spread all over the world and is now popular all
over Canada (being sold from ‘Chip
Wagons’) and
throughout the USA. In the America’s
it can be found in everything from corner burger shops as part of their fry
menu, to some of the most upscale restaurants which provide them with only the
best cod and sides. It really is a meal that crosses all the boundaries of
culture, class, and status.
How
to Celebrate Fish and Chip Day
Well, it starts off simple enough,
doesn’t it?
Pop on over to your favorite Chipper and get yourself a paper-full of this
delicious and filling meal. Try it, however, you like it, with a little tartar
sauce in the US, a bit of mayonnaise in Canada, or whatever strikes you as your
favorite thing to flavor your dish with. Malt vinegar is a very popular
addition, and with the delicious tang, it will make your Fish and Chip Day
flavorful and authentic!
Gardening Exercise Day[7]
Research indicates that Gardening Exercise Day originates with gardening clubs and groups. It is a day when people are encouraged to get off the couch, head out into the garden, and tend their patches. Not only does this help ensure that the garden looks good, but it also offers a healthy means of getting some exercise, while enjoying the benefits that fresh air can bring. To enjoy Gardening Exercise Day, all that is really required is to head out and water the plants, mow the lawn, and do some weeding, but more active people may choose to increase the intensity of their gardening efforts to really reap the rewards of exercise. Participants can consider using hand tools instead of electric and power tools, squatting instead of sitting, and bending from the back to limber the body up. Regardless of the type of exercise, any additional exercise will help the body, and being outside will mean a healthy and natural intake of vitamin D.
Thursday Feast
Thursday
is the day of the week that our Lord gave himself up for consumption. Thursday
commemorates the last supper. Some theologians believe after Sunday Thursday is
the holiest day of the week. We should then try to make this day special by
making a visit to the blessed sacrament chapel, Mass or even stopping by the
grave of a loved one. Why not plan to count the blessing of the week and thank
our Lord. Plan a special meal. Be at Peace.
·
According to Mary Agreda[8]
in her visions it was on a Thursday at six o'clock in the evening and at the
approach of night that the Angel Gabriel approached and announced her as Mother
of God and she gave her fiat.
Thursday Feast Menu[9]
- Beer
or Wine
- Fish
and Chips
- Mushy Peas
- Coleslaw
- Heaven on
earth cake
Best Places to Visit in June
Santa Barbara, California
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa
Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara has a Mediterranean-like
climate throughout the year, and I love its dreamy, elegant vibe!
With about 300 days of sunshine,
remarkably consistent weather, and warm currents, Santa Barbara offers a
relaxing day at the beach with pristine Pacific Ocean waters and excellent
dining and shopping.
June temperatures average around 22
degrees, and if you visit towards the beginning of this month, you’ll see fewer
crowds alongside the stable weather conditions.
- Visitor’s
Center Address: State Street Visitors Center 120 State Street,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Average
temperature – 71.6 degrees
My favorite highlights…
- Exploring
the gorgeous shoreline with a sunset kayak tour.
- Checking
out the State Street Promenade Market filled with artisan stalls,
performers, and non-profit organizations.
- Going
on the fabulous Santa Ynez Wine Tour.
- Dining
on tasty veggie tacos at La Super-Rica.
Rachel’s Corner-See London Bridge in honor of the
American and British fallen during D-Day. The bridge was relocated in 1968 from
London to Lake Havasu, Arizona. On day 2 then go to Santa
Barbara, California for the Beach and fun.
·
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Sacred Heart
o 83.
To all fathers and mothers, let your children see that devotion to the
Eucharist in adoration is an essential, life-giving part of your schedule! As
every parent knows, children learn from consistent actions more than words.
When I was a boy, I was deeply impressed by the sight of my father genuflecting
before the tabernacle. His humble and straight-forward witness communicated
more to me about the truth of the Eucharist than even the best of catechists.
When it comes to the Eucharist, every child’s heart secretly asks:
§
does Dad believe it? Does Mom believe it?
·
Tell them you do! But above all, show them you
do. Eucharistic adoration does this in a powerful way. It is never too late to
start this practice, no matter the age of your children.
·
Enthrone the Sacred Heart in your home.
·
Today is the feast of St. Norbert take time to go to adoration
St.
Norbert-Although a cleric, Norbert
led a very worldly life for a number of years. The decisive change took place
suddenly in 1115. While riding one day, he was overtaken by a thunderstorm. A
flash of lightning struck the ground before him, the horse threw him, and he
seemed to hear a voice upbraiding him for his conduct.
As in
the case of St. Paul, the experience wrought a complete transformation. Norbert
decided to give away his property and income rights, and to lead a life of
abnegation, devoting himself particularly to preaching. In 1120 he founded the
Order of Premonstratensians (the first monastery was at Premontre) according to
the rule of St. Augustine; approval came from Pope Honorius II in 1126.
In
1125, he was named archbishop of Magdeburg. On July 13, 1126, Norbert entered
the city and came barefoot to the cathedral. About to enter the archepiscopal
palace, he was refused admission by the porter, who failed to recognize a
bishop so poorly dressed. "You know me better and see me with clearer eyes
than those who are forcing me to this palace. Poor and wretched man that I am,
I should never have been assigned to this place," Norbert answered when
the porter later sought his pardon.
—Excerpted from The Church's Year of Grace, Pius Parsch
·
Today is also National Drive-In Movie Day
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Authentic
Feminism
·
do
a personal eucharistic stations of the cross.
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
[4] McCain, John and Salter, Mark. (2005) Character is destiny. Random
House, New York
[8] Venerable Mary of Agreda. The
Mystical City of God: Complete Edition Containing all Four Volumes with
Illustrations (p. 770). Veritatis Splendor Publications. Kindle Edition
FROM LAST YEAR
With the coming of the secular age, we have forgotten Who made us great and have not taught our children and immigrants fear of the Lord and as a result our world languishes.
Fear not, my people! Remember, Israel, you were sold to the nations not for your destruction; It was because you angered God that you were handed over to your foes. For you provoked your Maker with sacrifices to demons, to no-gods (Are we not doing this through the institution of a right to abortion, euthanasia and eugenics?).
D-Day Memorial
"Let Our Hearts Be Stout"
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