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Dara’s Corner
· How to celebrate Sep 25th
· Start your day by whipping up a hearty breakfast to celebrate Better Breakfast Day. Try a new recipe, like avocado toast or a yogurt parfait, to kick off your day on a delicious note.
· Channel that creativity into cooking up a storm for National Cooking Day. Pick a new recipe to try out for lunch or dinner, whether it’s a comforting bowl of soup or a decadent dessert. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not make some quesadillas to mark National Quesadilla Day?
· After your culinary adventures, take some time to dream big for World Dream Day. Whether it’s jotting down your goals, creating a vision board, or simply daydreaming about the future, let your imagination run wild.
· Need a break from all the dreaming? Indulge in a binge-watching session of your favorite one-hit wonder music videos in honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day.
· Feeling the need for some self-care after a day of cooking and dreaming?
o Take a moment to destress and reflect on National Psychotherapy Day. Write in a journal, meditate, or simply enjoy a quiet moment to yourself.
· Cap off your day with a tasty lobster dinner to celebrate National Lobster Day in style.
· Today is Mark “Luke I am your father” Hamill’s birthday born in 1951.
SEPTEMBER 25 Wednesday
1 Samuel, Chapter 20, Verse 21
I
will then send my attendant to recover the arrows. If in fact I say to him,
‘Look, the arrow is this side of you; pick it up,’ come, for you are safe. As
the LORD lives, there will be nothing to FEAR.
"The sages characterized the
relationship between Jonathan and David in the following Mishnah:
“Whenever love depends on some
selfish end, when the end passes away, the love passes away; but if it does not
depend on some selfish end, it will never pass away.
This was the love of David and
Jonathan. (Avot 5:15)" Rabbi Shimon ben Tzemach Duran (Spain, North Africa
14th-15th century) delineated the significance of this mishnah: “Anyone who
establishes a friendship for access to power, money, or sexual relations; when
these ends are not attainable, the friendship ceases…love that is not dependent
on selfish ends is true love of the other person since there is no intended
end.” (Magen Avot – abridged and adapted translation)[1]
True
Friendship[2]
Friendship
is a relationship universally celebrated, crossing cultural, geographic, and
age boundaries. But not all friendships are created equal, and those that stand
the test of time, weathering all storms, are what we define as ‘true’
friendships. True friendship is an emotional bond marked by mutual respect,
understanding, and a shared sense of camaraderie. It’s a connection that
enriches our lives and supports our growth, both personally and emotionally.
So,
what distinguishes a true friend from a casual acquaintance?
Certain
qualities set these friendships apart, fostering bonds that remain unbroken,
regardless of the challenges life throws their way. Let’s explore these
qualities in more depth.
·
Genuine
Support and Understanding.
Empathy is a defining trait of true friendship. True friends have an innate
ability to understand and share the feelings of others. They don’t merely
sympathize; they empathize, putting themselves in our shoes and experiencing
our emotions along with us. This profound understanding cultivates a bond of
trust and mutual respect, making true friendship a sanctuary where we feel
valued and heard. Active listening is another key element. A true friend
listens attentively, making an effort to understand our feelings and
perspectives rather than merely waiting for their turn to speak. This kind of
meaningful communication promotes deeper emotional connection and reinforces
the bond of friendship.
·
Loyalty
and Reliability. Dependability
is a trait synonymous with true friendship. Reliable friends keep their
promises, stay true to their word. Consistency is the glue that holds true
friendships together. Friends may not be present physically at all times, but
they remain a constant emotional presence, lending a sense of continuity and
reliability to the relationship.
· Acceptance and Authenticity.
Being genuine and transparent is a hallmark of true friendship. Authentic friends are sincere, honest, and open, not afraid to show vulnerability or express emotions. Their genuineness resonates with us, fostering deeper connections. A non-judgmental attitude is key in a true friendship. True friends respect our individuality and our right to make decisions, even when they disagree with them. They offer advice when needed but refrain from imposing their beliefs or values. This freedom to be ourselves without judgement further enhances the bond of true friendship.
St. Michael Helper of the Sick and Dying[3]
Saint Michael the Archangel was
the protector of Israel and is also traditionally known as “The Medicine of
God.” Saint Michael as the military captain of the church of God has a great
interest in the happenings of his people, their calamities and he does not
overlook their calls for his aid. Let us therefore have recourse to him in
times of sickness. He will most certainly come to our assistance bringing the
healing graces of the Redeeming Blood. Yet, if it is the will of the father
that we depart from this world Saint Michael does not abandon us for he is
especially our advocate at our hour of death and assists at every deathbed for
it is part of his office to receive the souls of the elect on their quitting
the flesh. When the last hour of our earthly career draws near, we are
confronted by that awful moment when our soul must leave the body which it has
loved so much, to pass through the narrow portal of death, satanic hosts like
raving lions will make a last attack upon our souls. But we need not fear (but
be at peace) if during life we have had devotion to the Precious Blood and have
been faithful in venerating St. Michael and imploring his aid. He will cover us
with his strong shield and lead us safely through the midst of our enemies.
Catechism of the Catholic
Church
Day 104
The Holy
Spirit and the Church
737 The
mission of Christ and the Holy Spirit is brought to completion in the Church,
which is the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. This joint
mission henceforth brings Christ's faithful to share in his communion with the
Father in the Holy Spirit. the Spirit prepares men and goes out to them with
his grace, in order to draw them to Christ. the Spirit manifests the risen Lord
to them, recalls his word to them and opens their minds to the understanding of
his Death and Resurrection. He makes present the mystery of Christ, supremely
in the Eucharist, in order to reconcile them, to bring them into communion with
God, that they may "bear much fruit."
738 Thus the
Church's mission is not an addition to that of Christ and the Holy Spirit, but
is its sacrament: in her whole being and in all her members, the Church is sent
to announce, bear witness, make present, and spread the mystery of the
communion of the Holy Trinity (the topic of the next article):
All of us who have received one and the same Spirit, that
is, the Holy Spirit, are in a sense blended together with one another and with
God. For if Christ, together with the Father's and his own Spirit, comes to
dwell in each of us, though we are many, still the Spirit is one and undivided.
He binds together the spirits of each and every one of us, . . . and makes all
appear as one in him. For just as the power of Christ's sacred flesh unites
those in whom it dwells into one body, I think that in the same way the one and
undivided Spirit of God, who dwells in all, leads all into spiritual unity.
739 Because
the Holy Spirit is the anointing of Christ, it is Christ who, as the head of
the Body, pours out the Spirit among his members to nourish, heal, and organize
them in their mutual functions, to give them life, send them to bear witness,
and associate them to his self-offering to the Father and to his intercession
for the whole world. Through the Church's sacraments, Christ communicates his
Holy and sanctifying Spirit to the members of his Body. (This will be the topic
of Part Two of the Catechism.)
740 These
"mighty works of God," offered to believers in the sacraments of the
Church, bear their fruit in the new life in Christ, according to the Spirit.
(This will be the topic of Part Three.)
741
"The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we
ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with sighs too deep for
words." The Holy Spirit, the artisan of God's works, is the master of
prayer. (This will be the topic of Part Four.)
IN BRIEF
742
"Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts,
crying, 'Abba! Father!"' (Gal 4:6).
743 From
the beginning to the end of time, whenever God sends his Son, he always sends
his Spirit: their mission is conjoined and inseparable.
744 In
the fullness of time the Holy Spirit completes in Mary all the preparations for
Christ's coming among the People of God. By the action of the Holy Spirit in
her, the Father gives the world Emmanuel "God-with-us" (Mt 1:23).
745 The
Son of God was consecrated as Christ (Messiah) by the anointing of the Holy
Spirit at his Incarnation (cf Ps 2:6-7).
746 By
his Death and his Resurrection, Jesus is constituted in glory as Lord and
Christ (cf Acts 2:36). From his fullness, he poured out the Holy Spirit on the
apostles and the Church.
747 The
Holy Spirit, whom Christ the head pours out on his members, builds, animates,
and sanctifies the Church. She is the sacrament of the Holy Trinity's communion
with men.
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.
·
Do the St.
Joseph Universal Man Plan.
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Today's Fast: The
sanctification of the Church Militant.
·
Religion
in the Home for Preschool: September
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
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