Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Saints, Feast, Family
- Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring -
Tuesday within the Octave of Corpus Christi
Numbers, Chapter 21, Verse 34
The
LORD, however, said to Moses: Do not FEAR
him; for into your hand I deliver him with all his forces and his land. You
will do to him as you did to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who reigned in
Heshbon.
This
verse is referring to Og a great and terrible giant King.
OG (Heb. עֹג ,עוֹג), ruler of Bashan,
one of the Amorite kings in the Transjordan area during the time of Moses. The
Bible remembers Og as belonging to the race of giants "who was left of the
remaining Rephaim," and special attention is paid to the description of
his huge iron bedstead (Deut. 3:11). The kingdom of Og comprised Bashan and the
Hermon region, and extended to the Jordan river to the west (Josh. 12:4–5).
Three or four of the cities of his kingdom are mentioned in the Bible –
Ashtaroth, which was apparently his capital and known as the capital of the
realm From this it would appear that his kingdom was one of the remaining
Hyksos kingdoms whose cities at that time were scattered in Palestine. It is
also possible that this kingdom was established by Amorites who invaded the
area in the time of the Egyptian-Hittite struggle during the reign of Ramses II
(13th century). Og was defeated by the Israelites when the eastern
side of the Jordan was conquered by those who left Egypt (Num. 21:33, 35; Deut.
3:1ff.). Half of the tribe of Manasseh took Og's land as their inheritance
(Josh. 13:31). This victory greatly strengthened the spirit of the people.
"Sixty towns … fortified with high walls, gates, and bars" were then
conquered (Deut. 3:4–5). Echoes of this victory, which was of exceptional
importance, are also encountered in later passages (Josh. 13:12; Ps. 135:11;
136:20; Neh. 9:22).[1]
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
PROLOGUE
IV. Structure
of this Catechism
13 The plan
of this catechism is inspired by the great tradition of catechisms which build
catechesis on four pillars: the baptismal profession of faith (the Creed), the
sacraments of faith, the life of faith (the Commandments), and the prayer of
the believer (the Lord's Prayer).
Part One:
The Profession of Faith
14 Those who
belong to Christ through faith and Baptism must confess their baptismal faith
before men. First therefore the Catechism expounds revelation, by which
God addresses and gives himself to man, and the faith by which man responds to
God (Section One). the profession of faith summarizes the gifts that God gives
man: as the Author of all that is good; as Redeemer; and as Sanctifier. It
develops these in the three chapters on our baptismal faith in the one God: the
almighty Father, the Creator; his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior; and
the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier, in the Holy Church (Section Two).
Part Two:
The Sacraments of Faith
15 The
second part of the Catechism explains how God's salvation, accomplished once
for all through Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit, is made present in the sacred
actions of the Church's liturgy (Section One), especially in the seven
sacraments (Section Two).
Part Three:
The Life of Faith
16 The third
part of the Catechism deals with the final end of man created in the image of
God: beatitude, and the ways of reaching it - through right conduct freely
chosen, with the help of God's law and grace (Section One), and through conduct
that fulfils the twofold commandment of charity, specified in God's Ten
Commandments (Section Two).
Part Four:
Prayer in the Life of Faith
17 The last
part of the Catechism deals with the meaning and importance of prayer in the
life of believers (Section One). It concludes with a brief commentary on the
seven petitions of the Lord's Prayer (Section Two), for indeed we find in these
the sum of all the good things which we must hope for, and which our heavenly
Father wants to grant us.
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
I. Make every Sunday the “Day of
the Lord.”
73. Brothers and sisters in
Christ, examine your experience of Sunday.
Have you allowed Sunday to be like
the other days of the week? Is the whole day set aside for your rejuvenation in
God, or have you reduced the holiness of the day to an hour or two?
Some persons are
indeed required to work on Sunday, which of course is permitted. But for so
many of us, Sunday could be more effectively “kept holy” with even minimal
preparation and foresight.
74. The Saints always love
Sunday and keep it holy. As a young girl, Saint Maria Goretti walked fifteen
miles back and forth to Sunday Mass. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi once walked
forty miles for Mass. In parts of Africa today, for example, some of our Catholic
brothers and sisters walk for long hours to attend Mass. Families, individuals,
and small communities who attempt to be good stewards of the Lord’s Day quickly
discover a treasure which changes their whole experience of the week. Sunday is
no longer just another day. It becomes the day of the Eucharist. It is the day
of encountering the joy of the Risen Lord, who strengthens, nourishes, and
sends them, together, on mission the rest of the week.
75. Think of the Sunday
Eucharist as the sun which emits rays of warmth and light.
If no rays shined forth, what good
would the sun be for life on the earth?
Similarly, if no
good effects from Mass are perceptible on Sunday, our eyes become blind to the
goodness and power of the Eucharist. I invite you: be bold in allowing rays of
freedom, joy, and life to burst forth from Mass into the rest of your Sunday!
How might the Lord desire that you
allow these rays to shine forth precisely on Sunday?
Here are some simple
ideas for you to consider:
·
Choose a set time when you will go to Mass on
Sunday and stick to it.
·
Find ways to make the experience of Sunday Mass
truly joyful and festive, e.g., wear your best clothes, have a wonderful meal
with loved ones afterward, have great music playing at home throughout day,
telephone loved ones, enjoy a clean and renewed home – which means finishing
domestic duties and chores on Saturday, spend time enjoying the Bible, savor
something truly beautiful in nature or art, and perform simple works of
charity.
·
Try to live the Lord’s Day from sunset on
Saturday through Sunday evening.
·
Turn off your phone for extended periods of
Sunday, if not the whole day.
·
If outside obligations threaten your Sunday,
consider talking with your boss, family, or friends to find ways to move those
commitments elsewhere.
To be continued…
Cognac Day[3]
There are many forms of distilled alcohol that carry a distinct nobility to them, a bit of culture and of social grandeur that just can’t be claimed by other alcohols. When you think of beer, the concepts that arrive in your mind are often cheap bars and backyard BBQ’s, with wine the themes are the same but generally of a higher social class. Mention Bourbon, Scotch, and Cognac, however, and suddenly the rich red of mahogany and distinguished gentlemen in high-class studies and dens come to mind. Cognac Day is dedicated to one of these rich beverages, and perhaps one of the most distinguished.
History of Cognac Day
To begin with, let’s talk about what Cognac actually
is. Cognac, in a way, is what happens when wine grows up and develops
character, though we may be biased. Cognac begins with a white wine produced in
one of six designated growing regions, and it’s worth noting that if it wasn’t produced from a white wine grown
in those regions, it’s
not considered a real Cognac. The white wine from which it starts is considered
by most connoisseurs to be entirely undrinkable. There’s a further distinction in which a
Cognac must be produced from 90% Ugni Blanc, a form of white wine grape, to
have a specific designation. It all starts with the grapes being pressed and
left to ferment for three weeks in the wild yeasts that grow naturally in those
regions without the addition of sugar or sulfur. This wine is then distilled in
alembic stills and placed into Limousin oak casks for two years where it goes
from being nearly 70% alcohol to 40% alcohol. There are multiple grades of Cognac, and exploring them can be a great
way to spend Cognac Day.
How to celebrate Cognac Day
Ahhh, this is certainly
one of the grandest celebrations. Cognac Day can be celebrated by taking a trip
to your local liquor store and selecting a few varieties to try out. Get
together a few friends and you can have a positively thrilling taste test with
dozens of varieties to choose from. Cognac is far and away an improvement over
the simply fermented grape, distilled and cultivated down to its ultimate final
form. While you’re
sampling this drink, you should look into the various forms of glassware that are
specially designed for serving Cognac. Fill a glass, take a sip, and savor the
luxuriousness that is Cognac, you won’t
regret it!
Candace’s
Corner
National Headache Awareness Week[4] aims to shed light on the significant impact headaches have on everyday life. Celebrated in early June, this awareness week draws attention to the millions who suffer from migraines and other types of headaches. The event plays a crucial role in driving conversation and support around this often-overlooked health issue. The primary reason for celebrating this week is to increase awareness and promote understanding. Many people are unaware of how severe and frequent headaches can be for those who experience them. By sharing knowledge, the goal is to reduce stigma and encourage empathy for those affected. Another important reason behind this week is to encourage sufferers to seek proper treatment. Many suffer silently, thinking their pain is unavoidable or that it’s not severe enough to warrant attention. National Headache Awareness Week aims to change that by emphasizing the importance of recognizing the symptoms and seeking help.
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: An
increase of the faithful
·
Make reparations to the Holy Face-Tuesday Devotion
·
Pray Day 1 of the Novena for our Pope and Bishops
·
Tuesday: Litany of St. Michael the Archangel
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
[3] https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cognac-day/
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