Saints, Feast, Family
- Traditions passed down with Cooking, Crafting, & Caring -
July 12
Saint of the day:
Patron Saint of the images; laundry workers, pictures, photos, photographers
NIC’s
Corner-What was the Physicality of Christ like?
Here is what
I got from Co-pilot:
In the tapestry of Jesus Christ’s life, His teachings,
miracles, and spiritual legacy are threads that have woven a history-changing
narrative. Yet, among these divine aspects, the humble profession of carpentry
attributed to Jesus during His time on Earth offers a unique perspective on His
human experience.
According to biblical references, Jesus was indeed a
carpenter. Mark 6:3 explicitly
asks, “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and
Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” This
direct association with carpentry provides a rare glimpse into Jesus’s
day-to-day life before His public ministry began.[1]
Carpentry during Jesus’s era in Galilee demanded skill
and an intimate knowledge of materials like wood and possibly stone. Being
referred to as a carpenter underscores Jesus’s integration into the
socio-economic fabric of His time, reflecting both humility and the inherent
dignity of labor. Symbolically, the
profession of carpentry resonates with themes of construction and restoration,
mirroring Jesus’s mission to rebuild and renew the spiritual lives of those He
encountered.
The term “tekton,” used in the original Greek
scriptures to describe Jesus, broadly translates to “craftsman” or “builder,”
suggesting He may have worked with both wood and stone. This interpretation
aligns with the architectural practices of His region and time, presenting a
broader view of Jesus’s craftsmanship abilities.
While the New Testament does not specify when Jesus
began His carpentry apprenticeship, historical and cultural contexts suggest it
would likely have been in His early teens. This initiation into
carpentry marked the start of many years dedicated to learning and practicing
the trade, paralleling the journey of many young men in ancient Jewish society.
Traditionally, Joseph, Jesus’s earthly father, is
believed to have been His mentor in carpentry. This familial
apprenticeship would have seen Jesus learning the trade hands-on from Joseph,
in line with the era’s traditions of vocational inheritance.
In summary, Jesus’s occupation as a carpenter reflects
His humble upbringing and choice to live a simple life, working with His
hands. Carpentry represents
humility, hard work, and the importance of shaping our lives with love and
compassion.[2]
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Let Freedom Ring Day 6 Freedom from Envy
Understanding and Managing Envy in Modern Life[3]
Envy
is a universal emotion. Virtually every discovered civilization—past and
present—contains artifacts that record its presence through human history,
permeating virtually every aspect of our lives. From ancient scriptures to
modern social media feeds, the narrative of envy has evolved, yet its core
remains unchanged: it is the discomfort and longing provoked by others'
possessions or successes. This post delves into the multifaceted nature of
envy. Beginning with an exploration of envy in Greek and Biblical sources, we
turn to examine how it is an emotion of utmost social importance—relating to
how we find ourselves within our own tribes. We then turn to modern,
psychoanalytic understandings of envy before discussing ways to remedy its
often-corrosive effects on our mental health.
He restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for
the sake of his name. Psalm 23:3
ST.
VERONICA-National French Fry Day
Deuteronomy, Chapter 28, Verse 10
All the peoples of the earth will
see that the name of the LORD is proclaimed over you, and they will be AFRAID of you.
Christ
death on the cross was the fulfillment of the proclaiming of God’s name to all
the peoples of the world; for over His head was placed a notice: King of the
Jews.
It
is thought-provoking to contemplate that Pilates notice was printed in three
languages Hebrew, Latin and Greek. These three cultures in a sense represented
the characteristics of God.
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The
Hebrew’s were Gods people and represented the good of man and brought the idea that the person was
created by God and is more valuable than the universe.
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Latin,
the language of the Romans, brought the idea that truth is the highest value.
·
Greeks
culture brought the idea of beauty
being the greatest value. In Christ’s death is represented all three values.
The Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, also represent these three values Michael the truth that angels and men are willing to fight for: Raphael the good and Gabriel the beauty. On further reflection I can see these same three attributes reflected the preamble of the US constitution: Life (good); Liberty (truth); and pursuit of happiness (beauty).
We
can also recognize that the Name of God which is goodness; truth and beauty is feared by evil men and women when they
are inspired by Satan and the demons to take away our life, liberty or our
pursuit of happiness.
Surely,
it is time for Christians to "rise from sleep," and to offer vigorous
resistance to the enemies of salvation. The weapons in this conflict are not
the arms of civil warfare, but the spiritual weapons of prayer and penance,
increased fidelity to the Commandments of God, and frequent reception of the
Sacraments. And surely, we can choose no better leader in this conflict than
the powerful captain who led the faithful Angels to victory.
Let
us, then, with confident trust, invoke the aid and the protection of this
mighty Archangel whose shield bears the inscription:
"Michael----Quis
ut Deus----Who is like unto God?"[1]
St. Veronica[2]
Simplicity Day[3]
” In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.”
We live in a complicated world; with
taxes and devices and every imaginable complication the world can provide.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just take some time to keep things simple? To
winnow life down to the bare essentials and hold onto it like the precious
thing it is? Simplicity Day encourages you to do just that, to let go of all of
life’s complications and live a day… simple. Simplicity Day was born out of a
need to be free from the complications of the world and to allow ourselves to
just be simple. Celebrate life through simplicity by turning off your devices,
getting rid of complicated things and just let life be about living for a day. One
of the great conundrums of the modern world is that the more opportunities and
options you have the less happy you’re going to be. Some of the happiest people
in the world have been determined to be those who live in uncivilized areas
concerning themselves only with what they’re going to eat that day and where a
good place to sleep is. We can learn much from them, though few of us would
want to go to such extremes. However, we can all benefit from just cutting out
the things that make our lives difficult. Simplicity Day is about getting rid
of these complications and culling from your life what doesn’t bring you joy.
How to Celebrate Simplicity Day
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Step away from the computer and find a sunny
nook with a cup of tea and a book to pass the time.
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Walk in the forests or through fields and just
feel the sun on your skin and the sounds of birds and insects. These moments
will be the ones that can truly set you free. During these long moments take
the time to relax and consider how you want to proceed in your life.
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What can you cut out that buries you under
complications that bring no benefits? Are there people or things you can remove
that will make your life a little happier each day by the removal of these
complications?
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These questions can lead you to a simpler,
happier life. Wouldn’t it be nice to have peace of mind? Simplicity Day can
lead the way.
Catechism of the
Catholic Church
PART ONE: THE PROFESSION
OF FAITH
SECTION TWO-I. THE CREEDS
CHAPTER ONE-I BELIEVE IN
GOD THE FATHER
Day 28
198 Our profession of
faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, The beginning
and the end of everything. the Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father
is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the
creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation
of all God's works.
Article 1-"I BELIEVE
IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH"
Paragraph 1. I
BELIEVE IN GOD
199 "I believe in God": this first affirmation of
the Apostles' Creed is also the most fundamental. the whole Creed speaks of
God, and when it also speaks of man and of the world it does so in relation to
God. The other articles of the Creed all depend on the first, just as the
remaining Commandments make the first explicit. the other articles help us to
know God better as he revealed himself progressively to men. "The faithful
first profess their belief in God."
I. "I BELIEVE IN
ONE GOD"
200 These are the words with which the
Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed begins. the confession of God's oneness, which
has its roots in the divine revelation of the Old Covenant, is inseparable from
the profession of God's existence and is equally fundamental. God is unique;
there is only one God: "The Christian faith confesses that God is one in
nature, substance and essence."
201 To Israel, his chosen, God revealed himself as the only
One: "Hear, O Israel: the LORD our God is one LORD; and you shall love the
LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your
might." Through the prophets, God calls Israel and all nations to
turn to him, the one and only God: "Turn to me and be saved, all the ends
of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.. . To me every knee shall
bow, every tongue shall swear. 'Only in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are
righteousness and strength.'"
202 Jesus himself affirms that God is "the one
Lord" whom you must love "with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength". At the
same time Jesus gives us to understand that he himself is "the
Lord". To confess that Jesus is Lord is distinctive of Christian
faith. This is not contrary to belief in the One God. Nor does believing in the
Holy Spirit as "Lord and giver of life" introduce any division into
the One God:
We firmly believe and confess without reservation that
there is only one true God, eternal infinite (immensus) and unchangeable,
incomprehensible, almighty and ineffable, the Father and the Son and the Holy
Spirit; three persons indeed, but one essence, substance or nature entirely
simple.
II. GOD REVEALS HIS
NAME
203 God revealed himself to his people Israel by making his name known to them. A name expresses a person's essence and identity and the meaning of this person's life. God has a name; he is not an anonymous force. To disclose one's name is to make oneself known to others; in a way it is to hand oneself over by becoming accessible, capable of being known more intimately and addressed personally.
204 God revealed himself progressively and under different
names to his people, but the revelation that proved to be the fundamental one
for both the Old and the New Covenants was the revelation of the divine name to
Moses in the theophany of the burning bush, on the threshold of the Exodus and
of the covenant on Sinai.
It Is
Better to Fry in This Life Then the Next
National
French Fry Day[4]
Whether
you call them ‘French
Fries’,
‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or
French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and
French Fries Day celebrates them. Not to be confused with the American ‘Chips’, which are thinly
sliced pieces of potato fried until crisp, French Fries are the delicious
result of ‘batons’ of potato cut to
various thicknesses and then fried in oil. The outside of this staple companion
food to hamburgers and other grease-ball favorites generally have a golden
texture, varying from soft to crispy, and most often served with little more
than a dusting of salt.
History of the French Fry
French
Fries are one of many foods whose name is most misleading, as the origins of
this fat fried food seem to be in Belgium. The story of their creation can be
found in a family manuscript dated 1781, which reveals that potatoes were
originally cut into the shape of fish and served in lieu of the fish normally
caught in a series of small villages in Belgium. It seems the river had frozen
over and the fish they normally caught and fried were unable to be caught. Why
they’re
called French is often attributed to troops coming over during World War I who
got their hands-on Belgian Fries. The official language of the Belgian army at
that time was French, and as a result the men thought they were in France
rather than Belgium. Interestingly, in that region of the world, they are still
called “Flemish
Fries”
to further complicate matters. Now these treats are loved the world round, even
becoming the ‘national
snack’ of the Netherlands.
How to Celebrate French Fries Day
With
the popularity of French Fry, it’s
not surprising that the world has come up with as many different varieties of
this delicious food as you could imagine. So, one of the best ways to celebrate
French Fries Day is to host a party dedicated to celebrating the international
menu the fried potato has created. The simplest variation is simply to put
chopped raw onions in some ketchup and eat them up like they do in the
Netherlands. For the more adventurous, try some of the varieties below!
Canadian Poutine
This
recipe is a classic way to have French Fries, originating in Canada. This dish
is incredibly decadent, combining the crispy soft texture of the French Fries
with a rich beef gravy, and topped with cheese curds.
American Bacon Cheeseburger Classic
There
is little Americans love more than to add cheese and bacon to just about
anything. French fries are no exception, there is little that is as well-loved
as a rich, greasy accompaniment to any meal. To make this classic you start
with a basic of fries, and layer on bacon, chopped onions, cheese, and ground
hamburger before tossing them in the oven just long enough for everything to
get melty. Then grab a handful and dig in!
Greek French Fries
These
are a few dishes that can help enhance French Fries Day, and really bring out
the amazing versatility of this centuries old treat. So, get out your deep
fryer, chop up some potatoes, and celebrate French Fries Day by eating yourself
into a starch filled stupor!
mussels and fries[5]
Moules-frites—the
Belgians discovered a perfect marriage. They steam their mussels in simple
marinière style (flavored with a little chopped onion, celery, carrot, parsley,
bay leaf, and thyme), and then serve heaping mounds of them.
- French Menu
- Grand Marnier
- Salade niçoise
- Soupe à L’oignon
- Moules Marinières
- Crème brûlée
Fitness Friday-The 5 Switches of
Manliness: Physicality[6]
This post begins our series on the five switches of manliness. The five switches of manliness are the power switches that are connected to our primal man and deeply ingrained and embedded in the male psyche. When they’re turned off, we feel restless, angry, and apathetic. When they’re turned on, we feel alive, invigorated, motivated to be our best, and just plain manly. The two principles behind these posts that must be adopted in order for the recommendations to be successfully integrated are: 1) the switches are simply either on or off, and 2) turning them on requires only small and simple changes in behavior. The biggest obstacle to flipping the switches will be pride–the belief that firing up our masculinity requires arduous, mystical, and/or perfectly “authentic” tasks. Just because you cannot do everything does not mean you cannot do something. The maxim to adopt is this: “By small and simple means I will flip the switches of manliness.”
When seeking to activate the deeply encoded parts
of primitive masculinity, there is no better place to start than physicality.
Primitive man used his body all day every day: building, hunting, walking,
dancing, fighting.
For modern man, these activities have been
replaced with sitting. Many of us sit for twelve hours or more a day.
Sit down for breakfast, sit in the car on the way to work, sit at your desk all
day, sit in your car on the way home from work, sit in front of the tv at
night…. Rinse and repeat.
Sitting represents the ultimate in passive
living; it practically shuts your body down–your heart rate, calorie burn,
insulin effectiveness, and levels of good cholesterol drop as your risk of
obesity and diabetes goes up. Or, as Dr. James Levine, leader in the emerging
field of “inactivity studies,” puts it: when you sit, “the muscles go as silent
as those of a dead horse.”
“Excessive sitting,” Dr. Levine says, “is a
lethal activity.” And he’s not kidding. A study found that men who sit for more than six hours
of their leisure time each day had a 20% higher death rate than those who sat
for three hours or less. The epidemiologist who conducted the study, Alpha
Patel, concluded that excessive sitting literally shortens a person’s life by
several years (not to mention the years that are simply wasted from sitting as
opposed to doing anything). Another study showed that men who sat for 23 or more hours a
week had a 64% greater chance of dying from heart disease than those who sat
for 11 hours per week or less.
Not only is sitting around literally killing us,
but it’s also throwing a wet rag on our manliness.
Let’s get Physical-Physical-St Joseph Workout
Daily Devotions
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Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Holy Priests, Consecrated, & Religious notice I haven’t found a link to someone living to
emulate-any suggestions-please post.
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Novena
to Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Day 6
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Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
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Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
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Rosary
[2]https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2018-07-12
[3]https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/simplicity-day/
[5] Schultz, Patricia. 1,000 Places to
See Before You Die
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