Saints, Feast, Family
- Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring -
June 20
Saint of the day:
Patron Saint of Island of Ponza
Sirach, Chapter 48, Verse 12
When Elijah was enveloped in the
whirlwind, Elisha was filled with his spirit; He worked twice as many marvels,
and every utterance of his mouth was wonderful. During his lifetime he FEARED no one, nor was anyone able to
intimidate his will.
Is
there anything that threatens or frightens you?
Are
there bullies or organizations (IRS/FBI/CIA) that scare you?
Does
the threat of terrorism or the coercing by dark government out of control worry
you?
Then welcome to the 21st Century. We need
the spirit of Elisha so that all may know that we feared no one in our lifetime
and were not daunted by threats nor were we overawed by demonstrations of power
and that we are resolute in our following of the gospel.
O
LORD, you have probed me and you know me; you know when I sit and when I stand;
you understand my thoughts from afar. My journeys and my rest you scrutinize,
with all my ways you are familiar. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold,
O LORD, you know the whole of it. Behind me and before, you hem me in and rest
your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; too lofty for me to
attain. (Ps. 139:1-6)
“Woe to you, scribes
and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You pay tithes of mint and dill and cummin, and
have neglected the weightier things of the law: judgment and mercy and
fidelity. But these you should have done, without neglecting the others. Blind
guides, who strain out the gnat and swallow the camel! “Woe to you, scribes and
Pharisees, you hypocrites. You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, but inside
they are full of plunder and self-indulgence[1].
Blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup, so that the outside also
may be clean.” (Mt. 23:23-26) Kingdom of heaven. (Mt. 5:3)
Catechism of the
Catholic Church
PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
SECTION ONE-"I BELIEVE" -
"WE BELIEVE"
CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN
Article 2-THE TRANSMISSION OF DIVINE REVELATION
II. The Relationship Between Tradition and Sacred Scripture
One common source. . .
80 "Sacred Tradition and
Sacred Scripture, then, are bound closely together, and communicate one with
the other. For both of them, flowing out from the same divine well-spring, come
together in some fashion to form one thing, and move towards the same
goal." Each of them makes present and fruitful in the Church the
mystery of Christ, who promised to remain with his own "always, to the
close of the age".
. . . two distinct modes of transmission
81 "Sacred Scripture is
the speech of God as it is put down in writing under the breath of the Holy
Spirit."
"and [Holy] Tradition
transmits in its entirety the Word of God which has been entrusted to the
apostles by Christ the Lord and the Holy Spirit. It transmits it to the
successors of the apostles so that, enlightened by the Spirit of truth, they
may faithfully preserve, expound and spread it abroad by their preaching."
82 As a result the Church, to
whom the transmission and interpretation of Revelation is entrusted, "does
not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from the holy Scriptures
alone. Both Scripture and Tradition must be accepted and honored with equal
sentiments of devotion and reverence."
Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions
83 The Tradition here in
question comes from the apostles and hands on what they received from Jesus'
teaching and example and what they learned from the Holy Spirit. the first
generation of Christians did not yet have a written New Testament, and the New
Testament itself demonstrates the process of living Tradition.
Tradition is to be
distinguished from the various theological, disciplinary, liturgical or
devotional traditions, born in the local churches over time. These are the
particular forms, adapted to different places and times, in which the great
Tradition is expressed. In the light of Tradition, these traditions can be
retained, modified or even abandoned under the guidance of the Church's
Magisterium.
The summer
solstice, the day when light is at its peak, symbolizes the Divine Light that
Christ brings into the world. From this day forward, as the daylight decreases,
it mirrors John's decreasing role, creating a poetic symmetry between the
cosmos and the Christian narrative.[3]
The
Summer Solstice marks the beginning of the summer season in the Northern
Hemisphere. On this day, the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun at the
highest degree of angle. Places in the Northern Hemisphere experience the
longest hours of sunlight throughout the year on this day. The history of the
Summer Solstice is rooted in both ancient mysticism and nature. This day takes
place somewhere around June 20th or 21st each year.
Summer Solstice Facts
·
Solstice comes from the Latin words for
"Sun" and "to stop."
·
Many Native American tribes celebrated the
Summer Solstice by holding "sun dances".
·
On the summer solstice, the Earth's axis is
tilted the most, up to 26°.
Summer Solstice Top Events and
Things to Do
·
Host a bonfire to celebrate the arrival of
summer.
·
Visit Stonehenge and take the Summer Solstice Tour.
·
Go fishing - it is the longest fishing day of
the year.
·
Visit the polar circle and enjoy nearly 24 hours
of daylight.
·
Remember at the South Pole it is a day of total
darkness,
Midsummer[4] is the period of time centered upon the summer
solstice, and more specifically the northern European celebrations
that accompany the actual solstice or take place on a day between June 19 and
June 25 and the preceding evening. The exact dates vary between different
cultures. The undivided Christian Church designated June 24 as the feast day
of the early Christian martyr St John the
Baptist, and the observance of St John's Day begins the evening
before, known as St John's Eve.
Midsummer celebrations held throughout the United States are
largely derived from the cultures of immigrants who arrived from various
European nations since the 19th century. With the rise of earth-centered
spirituality, many, including Unitarian Universalists, celebrate the summer
solstice as a religious holiday.
·
Alaska-As the state of Alaska, northernmost state in the nation,
straddles the Arctic Circle, midsummer is a time
when most of the state is in daylight or civil twilight the entire day. The Midnight Sun Game is an annual tradition in the city of Fairbanks, in which a regulation game of baseball is played at
10:30 p.m. local time, through the midnight hour, with no artificial
lighting.
·
Arizona-Tucson has announced its inaugural Earthwalk Solstice celebration,
with sister events in San Francisco, Jerusalem, and other communities around
the world. The event features a walk through a giant labyrinth, musicians,
healers, ceremony, etc.
·
California-Since 1974, Santa Barbara has hosted an annual
Summer Solstice celebration, typically on the weekend of or the weekend after
the actual solstice. It includes a festival and parade. In Santa Clara County,
the Swedish American Patriotic League has held a Midsummer celebration at Sveadal
for more than 120 years. It includes a parade, decorating and raising a
Maypole, dancing and other activities.
·
Illinois-Geneva hosts a Swedish Day (Swedish: Svenskarnas Dag) festival on the third Sunday of June. The
event, featuring maypole-raising, dancing, and presentation of an authentic
Viking ship, dates back to 1911.
·
Michigan-In Kaleva, Juhannus is celebrated annually on or near the Summer Solstice
by Gathering at the Village Roadside Park. Traditionally Pannukakku (Finnish
Oven Baked Pancake) and strawberry shortcake is enjoyed followed by a bonfire
or kokko. Kaleva was founded in 1900 by Finnish immigrants.
·
Oregon-The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival has been a
tradition on the North Coast of Oregon for over forty years. The Festival takes
place typically on the 3rd full weekend of June. The festival embodies the rich
cultural heritage that was transplanted to the Astoria, Oregon region by emigrating Scandinavians. In the Pacific Northwest
they found the same bounteous seas and forests as in their native lands and the
demand for their skills at managing them.
·
New York-The NYC Swedish Midsummer celebrations in Battery Park, New York City, attracts some
3,000–5,000 people annually, which makes it one of the largest celebrations
after the ones held in Leksand and at the Skansen Park in Stockholm. Sweden Day, a Midsummer celebration which also honors Swedish heritage and
history, has been held annually on the sound in Throgs Neck in New York City since 1941. Swedish Midsummer is also
celebrated in other places with large Swedish and Scandinavian populations,
such as Rockford, Illinois, Chicago, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Lindsborg, Kansas. The Swedish
"language village" (summer camp) Sjölunden, run by Concordia College in Minnesota, also
celebrates Midsummer.
·
Washington-The Seattle neighborhood of Fremont puts on a large Summer Solstice Parade
and Pageant, which for many years has controversially included painted naked cyclists. In St. Edwards Park in Kenmore, the Skandia
Folkdance Society hosts Midsommarfest, which includes a Scandinavian solstice
pole.
·
Wyoming-A solstitial celebration is held on Casper Mountain at Crimson Dawn park. Crimson Dawn is known in the area for the great stories of mythical
creatures and people that live on Casper Mountain. The celebration is attended
by many people from the community, and from around the country. A large bonfire
is held, and all are invited to throw a handful of red soil into the fire in
hopes that they get their wish granted.
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[5]
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
Best Places to Visit in June
Texas
Hill Country[6]
This region is a beautiful
mix of natural landmarks, picturesque small towns, and historical attractions,
and I’m a huge fan!
Texas Hill Country is
packed with rich history and culture and filled with scenic rivers, lovely
lakes, rugged terrain, and beautiful flora. There are plenty of outdoor
adventures here, from hiking to wildlife spotting.
Temperatures warm the
state in the shoulder season from late March to this month, with warm sunshine
and an average of 86 degrees during spring.
I highly recommend not
missing the Kerrville Folk Festival or, if you arrive early enough, the
Strawberry Festival, hiking, biking, floating, or soaking in the warm Texas
sunshine before the searing summers start!
- Visitor’s Centre Address: 160 Ingram
Hills Rd, Ingram, TX 78025, Phone: +1 830-367-2151
- Average temperature – 86 degrees
- Location
Map and Directions
My favorite highlights…
- Visiting
the magical enchanted rock formed from pink granite (one of the largest in
the country).
- Discovering
what is in the Cave Without a Name – a unique spot 80 feet below the
ground.
- Stopping
at the many quirky roadside attractions!
Rachel’s
Corner-Remember Audie Murphy, born June 20, 1925
During his lifetime he feared no
one, nor was anyone able to intimidate his will.
Audie
Murphy’s favorite weapon was an M1 Carbine
He
was also a Movie Star
Daily Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Reparations
for offenses and blasphemies against God and the Blessed Virgin Mary
·
Do not fear struggle; courage
itself often intimidates temptations, and they dare not attack us. Courage, God is.
·
do
a personal eucharistic stations of the cross.
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
My birthday and it's All Night Long
[1] The power to change self-indulgent
behavior is in believing a different promise for happiness. That’s what Jesus
meant in Luke 9:23–25: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and
take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will
lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
[3]https://www.kephastv.org/blog/theology-5/the-feast-of-st-john-the-baptist-a-solstice-symbolism-in-the-catholic-church-53#:~:text=The%20summer%20solstice%2C%20the%20day%20when%20light%20is,symmetry%20between%20the%20cosmos%20and%20the%20Christian%20narrative.
[5] Venerable Mary of Agreda. The Mystical City of God: Complete Edition Containing all Four Volumes with Illustrations (p. 770). Veritatis Splendor Publications. Kindle Edition
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