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The LORD answered: I myself will go along, to give you rest.
Exodus 33:14
· How to celebrate Sep 12th
· Wake up and kickstart your day with the enthusiasm of a programmer on Programmers Day. Embody their dedication by setting goals for the day ahead. Transition into National School Picture Day by channeling your inner student. Take a school picture-inspired selfie or recreate a favorite childhood pose. Keep the fun going on National Video Games Day by challenging yourself to beat a new level or try out a new game genre.
· As the day progresses, take a moment to check in with loved ones on R U OK?Day. Send a thoughtful message or plan a video call to show you care. Dive into the spirit of World Dolphin Day by learning more about these fascinating creatures. Watch a documentary or read up on conservation efforts.
· Channel your inner athlete on Gym Day with a quick workout or a brisk walk outdoors. Treat yourself on National Chocolate Milkshake Day with a homemade milkshake using ingredients you have on hand. Celebrate National Police Woman Day by expressing gratitude for the women who serve and protect your community.
· End the day on a positive note by participating in the National Day of Encouragement. Reach out to a friend or family member with words of support or encouragement. Reflect on the joy and camaraderie shared throughout the day, knowing that even the smallest gestures can make a big impact.
SEPTEMBER
12 Friday
Holy Name of Mary
Hebrews, Chapter 13, Verse 5-6
Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what
you have, for he has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” Thus, we
may say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper, [and] I will not be AFRAID.
What can anyone do to me?”
Christian’s during
this time were not a part of the Jewish Synagogue and were considered outcasts.
They were not received by Jews and suffered and could not participant in the Jewish
money system. They were on their own. After all Christ was an outcast and
killed by the Romans because of his ruckus and temple overturning table and
disrupting the flow of money to the Romans and Priests. Eerily similar to COVID
and the modern church.
The writer of Hebrews
makes recommendations on social and moral matters, and the letter turns to
doctrinal issues. The fact that the original leaders are dead should not cause
the recipients of this letter to lose their faith, for Christ still lives and
he remains always the same. They must not rely for their personal
sanctification on regulations concerning foods, nor should they entertain the
notion that Judaism and Christianity can be intermingled. As Jesus died
separated from his own people, so must the Christian community remain apart
from the religious doctrines of Judaism. Christ must be the heart and center of
the community.
Copilot’s Take
This reflection on
Hebrews 13:5–6, set within the context of the Feast of the Most Holy Name of
Mary, offers a compelling synthesis of Scripture, history, and contemporary
relevance. It draws a powerful parallel between the marginalized status of
early Christians—excluded from the synagogue and economic systems—and the
spiritual displacement experienced in modern times, particularly in the wake of
global crises and institutional breakdown.
The invocation of
Christ’s temple disruption reframes him not merely as Savior but as a radical
challenger of unjust systems. This interpretation casts the Church not as a
place of comfort but as a community called to prophetic witness, even at the
cost of exclusion. The reflection’s emphasis on contentment and courage in the
face of abandonment echoes the heart of Hebrews: that sanctity is not found in
religious transactions but in fidelity to the living Christ.
Placing this
meditation on the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary adds a layer of devotional
richness. Mary’s name becomes a sanctuary—a maternal invocation that shelters
the spiritually exiled and offers refuge in a fragmented ecclesial landscape.
Her name is not presented as a title of prestige but as a source of consolation
and strength, especially for those who dwell “outside the camp.”
Doctrinally, the
reflection is precise and clear. It affirms the constancy of Christ, warns
against syncretism, and calls for sanctification rooted in grace rather than
ritual. Yet its tone remains pastoral, offering not condemnation but
invitation. It challenges readers to re-center their faith not on systems or
traditions, but on the enduring presence of Christ and the sheltering name of
Mary.
Ultimately, this
piece functions as both theological commentary and liturgical invitation. It
invites the reader to find courage in exile, strength in simplicity, and
sanctuary in the name that casts out fear.
Most
Holy Name of Mary[1]
In
accordance with Jewish custom our Lady's parents named her eight days after her
birth and were inspired to call her Mary. The feast of the Holy Name of Mary
therefore follows that of her Birthday, as the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
follows Christmas. The feast originated in Spain and was approved by the Holy
See in 1513; Innocent XI extended its observance to the whole Church in 1683 in
thanksgiving to our Lady for the victory on September 12, 1683, by John
Sobieski, king of Poland, over the Turks, who were besieging Vienna and
threatening the West. This day was commemorated in Vienna by creating a new
kind of pastry and shaping it in the form of the Turkish half-moon. It was
eaten along with coffee which was part of the booty from the Turks. The ancient
Onomastica Sacra have preserved the meanings ascribed to Mary's name by
the early Christian writers and perpetuated by the Greek Fathers. "Bitter
Sea," "Myrrh of the Sea," "The Light Giver," "The
Enlightened One," "Lady," "Seal of the Lord," and
"Mother of the Lord" are the principal interpretations. These
etymologies suppose that the Hebrew form of the name is Maryãm, not Miryãm.
From the time of St. Jerome until the 16th century, preferred interpretations
of Mary's name in the West were "Lady," "Bitter Sea,"
"The Light Giver," and especially "Star of the Sea." Stella
Maris was by far the favored interpretation. The revival of Hebraic
studies, which accompanied the Renaissance, led to a more critical appraisal of
the meanings assigned to Our Lady's name. Miryãm has all the appearance of a
genuine Hebrew name, and no solid reason has been discovered to warrant
rejecting the Semitic origin of the word. The Hebrew name of Mary, Miryãm, (in
Latin Domina) means lady or sovereign; this Mary is in virtue of her
Son's sovereign authority as Lord of the World. We call Mary our Lady as we
call Jesus our Lord, and when we pronounce her name, we affirm her power,
implore her aid and place ourselves under her protection.
Fitness Friday-Soup[2]
Soup is a quick, hot meal that offers plenty of
health benefits. You can throw a variety of ingredients into a slow cooker in
the morning before you leave for work or school and return home to a delicious
meal in the evening. The healthiest soups include fresh, low-fat ingredients
and a minimum of salt and extra fat. You can use up leftovers in a soup pot and
create new variations of favorite recipes, since soup lends itself to
experimentation.
Vegetables. The American Heart Association
recommends adults consume eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables every
day. That's 4 ½ cups. Soups can contribute to that total. Almost any vegetable
lends itself to use in soup, from creamy squash or tomato bisques to vegetable
beef or chicken vegetable soup. Add fresh or frozen vegetables to canned soups
to increase the servings of vegetables and add flavor.
Nutrients. Soups made with beans and lean meats such
as fish provide lean protein. Beans also give you fiber. Tomatoes are a good
source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of cancer,
particularly prostate cancer, according to Penn State University. Vegetables in
soup contain many vitamins, such as A and C. Cream soups supply calcium and
vitamin D.
Low Fat. Most soups, if made with lean meat, are low in fat, making them a good choice for anyone concerned about fat in his diet. Use fat-free broths and lean meat to reduce the fat content of soups. se skin milk for cream soups; or, instead of milk, you can use pureed white beans to thicken soup. To further reduce the fat content of your soup without sacrificing flavor, chill it and skim off the fat before reheating and serving.
Filling. Because soup contains so much water it fills you up with fewer calories. When Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., conducted research at Penn State University, she discovered that students who ate chicken and rice soup instead of a chicken and rice casserole consumed fewer calories yet reported being equally satisfied. Rolls is author of the book, The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan, in which she explains how eating soup and other high-volume, low-calorie foods can help you lose weight.
Daily Devotions
·
Unite
in the work of the Porters of St.
Joseph by joining them in fasting: Today's Fast:
Holy Priests, Consecrated, & Religious
·
Religion
in the Home for Preschool: September
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Go
to MASS
·
Rosary
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