Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Bishop of Fort Worth, TX Dies
The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth the day before his co-adujutor was to be ordained.
KVSS Omaha's Catholic Radio Station 88.9FM
I will be a guest on KVSS Omaha's Catholic Radio Station 88.9FM on July 21st from 8:15-9:00, talking about How to Get the Most Out of the Eucharist...Amy will be a guest this Friday.
Tropical Storm Emily Forms in Atlantic
Earliest ever for a "fifth named storm"
Tropical Storm Emily forms as busy hurricane season continues: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Tropical Storm Emily forms as busy hurricane season continues: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Monday, July 11, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Amazon's Top Ten Catholic Sellers (July 10, 2005)
A snapshot of what Catholics interested in their Faith are reading today.
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods Jr
This title which is a pleasant read continues to do well! Great to see that Cathoilics are interested in bolstering their faith and finding out what positive benefits it has offered the world at large. Great title for the Feast of St. Benedict (tomorrow).
2. Catholicism for Dummies
by John Trigilio (Author), Kenneth Brighenti (Author)
This is a perrenial bestseller, indicating that many think of themselves as pretty dumb when it comes to the Faith, an indictment of how we are presenting our faith and indication to publishers that we need to be pretty basic in presenting it.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al (Benedict XVI)
This is a good book, but I would recommend #17 on the list, The Spirit of the Liturgy
over it.
4. Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History
by Roy H. Schoeman
An Ignatius book from 2004 with great reviews posted on Amazon. This must be one of those word of mouth bestsellers. Sounds interesting when you read that the author tackles the holocaust in light of God's plan!
5. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Not surprising to see this here, actually more surprising is how little it usually shows up on the Amazon list of Catholic bestsellers. I think this tells us something about those shopping for books online versus in stores where the Catechism is a perenial number 1 bestseller.
6. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
by Michael Dubruiel
This is essentially a "dummies" book about the Mass and for the past six months it has been a consistent top ten book on Amazon's Catholic bestseller's list. I'm guessing that this is also due to "word of mouth" and I hope that those who enjoy it will explore another book on the Mass that I've written more recently, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
and a book on the living out the Mass entitled The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life
.
7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott Hahn
The third "Eucharist" book in the top ten. Scott show's how the Book of Revelations is about the Mass we celebrate on earth.
8. Catechism of the Catholic Church : Second Edition
Not a double post, just a slighly more expensive edition (hardback). I wonder if this doesn't signal a merging of bookstore buying habits with online book buying habits of the Catholic market?
9. Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri Nouwen
The mandatory Nouwen title...this one published by Image in 1994. A book about reconciliation.
10. The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II: Human Love in the Divine Plan (Parish Resources)
by John Paul, Pauline Books & Media
Remains a "hot" topic among Catholics. Here they go to the source, Pope John Paul II!
A great way to pray "seven times" a day with the psalms and scriptures. This is a modern rendering of The Short Breviary but there is nothing "short" about it. A great way to pray the Scriptures daily in the tradition of St. Benedict! Highly recommended!!!
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods JrThis title which is a pleasant read continues to do well! Great to see that Cathoilics are interested in bolstering their faith and finding out what positive benefits it has offered the world at large. Great title for the Feast of St. Benedict (tomorrow).
2. Catholicism for Dummies
by John Trigilio (Author), Kenneth Brighenti (Author)This is a perrenial bestseller, indicating that many think of themselves as pretty dumb when it comes to the Faith, an indictment of how we are presenting our faith and indication to publishers that we need to be pretty basic in presenting it.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al (Benedict XVI)This is a good book, but I would recommend #17 on the list, The Spirit of the Liturgy
over it.4. Salvation Is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History
by Roy H. SchoemanAn Ignatius book from 2004 with great reviews posted on Amazon. This must be one of those word of mouth bestsellers. Sounds interesting when you read that the author tackles the holocaust in light of God's plan!
5. Catechism of the Catholic Church
Not surprising to see this here, actually more surprising is how little it usually shows up on the Amazon list of Catholic bestsellers. I think this tells us something about those shopping for books online versus in stores where the Catechism is a perenial number 1 bestseller.
6. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
by Michael DubruielThis is essentially a "dummies" book about the Mass and for the past six months it has been a consistent top ten book on Amazon's Catholic bestseller's list. I'm guessing that this is also due to "word of mouth" and I hope that those who enjoy it will explore another book on the Mass that I've written more recently, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
and a book on the living out the Mass entitled The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life.7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott HahnThe third "Eucharist" book in the top ten. Scott show's how the Book of Revelations is about the Mass we celebrate on earth.
8. Catechism of the Catholic Church : Second Edition
Not a double post, just a slighly more expensive edition (hardback). I wonder if this doesn't signal a merging of bookstore buying habits with online book buying habits of the Catholic market?
9. Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri NouwenThe mandatory Nouwen title...this one published by Image in 1994. A book about reconciliation.
10. The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II: Human Love in the Divine Plan (Parish Resources)
by John Paul, Pauline Books & MediaRemains a "hot" topic among Catholics. Here they go to the source, Pope John Paul II!
Outside the Top Ten and Recommended:
# 73 on the list:
# 73 on the list:
A great way to pray "seven times" a day with the psalms and scriptures. This is a modern rendering of The Short Breviary but there is nothing "short" about it. A great way to pray the Scriptures daily in the tradition of St. Benedict! Highly recommended!!!
Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday as Category 4
A bad situation for those who take this direct hit.
Forecast: Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday afternoon as Category 4: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Forecast: Dennis to make Gulf Coast landfall Sunday afternoon as Category 4: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Working Paper for this Fall's Synod of Bishopse
I still think that it is Providential that this particular pope will oversee this synod...read The Spirit of the Liturgy and I think you'll agree..."The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church"
Benedict on St. Benedict
In today's angelus about tomorrow's feast, from >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Pope: “Terrorists, stop in the name of God!”:
"Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict Abate, Patron of Europe, a saint particularly dear to me, as can be divined from my choice of his name,” he said. “Born in Norcia in around 480, Benedict completed his first studies in Rome. However, deluded by life in the city, he retreated to Subiaco, where he stayed for three years in a grotto – the famous ‘sacred specco’, dedicating himself completely to God. In Subiaco, availing themselves of the ruins of an enormous ‘ciclopica’ villa of the Emperor Nero, Benedict and his first disciples built some monasteries, giving birth to a community of brothers founded on the primacy of the love of Christ, where prayer and work alternated harmoniously in praise of God. Some years later, in Montecassino, he completed this project, putting it down in writing in “Regola”, his only work which reached us.
“Among the ashes of the Roman Empire, Benedict, seeking above all the Kingdom of God planted, perhaps without even realizing it, the seed of a new civilization which would develop, integrating Christian values with classical heritage on the one hand and the Germanic and Slavic cultures on the other. This is a typical aspect of his spirituality, which I want to highlight today. Benedict did not set up a monastic institution focused mainly on the evangelization of the Barbarian peoples, as other great missionary monks of his time did. Rather he indicated to his followers that the fundamental, even unique, scope of existence was the search for God: ‘Quaerere Deum’. However, he knew that the believer in a deep relationship with God cannot be content with living in a mediocre way according to the credo of a minimalist ethic and a superficial religiosity.
“In this light, we can better understand the expression which Benedict drew from St Cyprian and which sums up the way of life of the monks in his Regola: ‘Nihil amori Christi praeponere’, ‘Nothing is above the love of Christ’. Holiness consists of this, a valid proposal for each Christian, and it takes on true pastoral urgency in our age where there is a need to anchor life and history in steady spiritual points of reference.'"
"Tomorrow is the feast of St Benedict Abate, Patron of Europe, a saint particularly dear to me, as can be divined from my choice of his name,” he said. “Born in Norcia in around 480, Benedict completed his first studies in Rome. However, deluded by life in the city, he retreated to Subiaco, where he stayed for three years in a grotto – the famous ‘sacred specco’, dedicating himself completely to God. In Subiaco, availing themselves of the ruins of an enormous ‘ciclopica’ villa of the Emperor Nero, Benedict and his first disciples built some monasteries, giving birth to a community of brothers founded on the primacy of the love of Christ, where prayer and work alternated harmoniously in praise of God. Some years later, in Montecassino, he completed this project, putting it down in writing in “Regola”, his only work which reached us.
“Among the ashes of the Roman Empire, Benedict, seeking above all the Kingdom of God planted, perhaps without even realizing it, the seed of a new civilization which would develop, integrating Christian values with classical heritage on the one hand and the Germanic and Slavic cultures on the other. This is a typical aspect of his spirituality, which I want to highlight today. Benedict did not set up a monastic institution focused mainly on the evangelization of the Barbarian peoples, as other great missionary monks of his time did. Rather he indicated to his followers that the fundamental, even unique, scope of existence was the search for God: ‘Quaerere Deum’. However, he knew that the believer in a deep relationship with God cannot be content with living in a mediocre way according to the credo of a minimalist ethic and a superficial religiosity.
“In this light, we can better understand the expression which Benedict drew from St Cyprian and which sums up the way of life of the monks in his Regola: ‘Nihil amori Christi praeponere’, ‘Nothing is above the love of Christ’. Holiness consists of this, a valid proposal for each Christian, and it takes on true pastoral urgency in our age where there is a need to anchor life and history in steady spiritual points of reference.'"
Tuesday, July 5, 2005
Funny
I'm in TN and remarked to Amy that no where else would you pick up the Sunday morning paper and read a piece on the Pepsi 400 that would be more about Steve Spurrier than the race.
Yesterday in the Orlando Sentinel an amuzing piece by David Whitley about Spurrier and Stoops both being at the race, here is a quote:
As for the requisite question: Are race drivers real athletes?
"You don't see many fat racers, drivers out here," Spurrier said. "So they'd obviously never be hired as football coach at Tennessee."
Again, we're kidding. But having such joke fodder available reminds us how entertaining the Spurdog could be.
Yesterday in the Orlando Sentinel an amuzing piece by David Whitley about Spurrier and Stoops both being at the race, here is a quote:
As for the requisite question: Are race drivers real athletes?
"You don't see many fat racers, drivers out here," Spurrier said. "So they'd obviously never be hired as football coach at Tennessee."
Again, we're kidding. But having such joke fodder available reminds us how entertaining the Spurdog could be.
Monday, July 4, 2005
Sunday, July 3, 2005
Pope Pleads That Catholic Faith be Known
Especially by us who call ourselves Catholic...
From Asia News Italy:
“Some days ago,” said the pope, “I had the joy of presenting the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For some years now, the need has been felt for a brief catechism which sums up in a simple but comprehensive manner all the essential elements of Catholic teaching. As divine providence would have it, this project became reality on the very day that the beatification cause of the much-loved John Paul II – who gave it a decisive boost – was launched. While giving thanks to the Lord for this, dear brothers and sisters, I wish to highlight once again the importance of this useful and practical tool in the proclaiming of Christ and his gospel of salvation.”
Benedict XVI continued: “In the Compendium, the most extensive presentation of the faith of the Church and Catholic teaching – contained in the Catechism published by my venerated predecessor in 1992 – is summed up in an ideal dialogue between teacher and disciple. Returning to the four intimately linked sections, the Compendium permits [one] to grasp the extraordinary unity of the mystery of God, of his saving design for all humanity, of the centrality of Christ, the only-begotten Son of God made man in the womb of the Virgin Mary, who died and resurrected for us. Present and working in the Church especially in the Sacraments, Christ is the source of our faith, the model of every created being and the Lord of our prayer.”
“Dear brothers and sister, how necessary it is at the beginning of the third millennium for the entire Christian community to proclaim, teach and witness as a whole to the truth of the Catholic faith, doctrine and morals in a unanimous and uniform manner! The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church can contribute to this hoped-for revival of catechesis and evangelization, so that all Christians, children, youths and adults, families and communities, open to the movement of the Holy Spirit, may become catechists and evangelizers in all surroundings, helping others to meet Christ. With faith, we ask this of the Virgin Mother of God, Star of evangelization.”
From Asia News Italy:
“Some days ago,” said the pope, “I had the joy of presenting the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For some years now, the need has been felt for a brief catechism which sums up in a simple but comprehensive manner all the essential elements of Catholic teaching. As divine providence would have it, this project became reality on the very day that the beatification cause of the much-loved John Paul II – who gave it a decisive boost – was launched. While giving thanks to the Lord for this, dear brothers and sisters, I wish to highlight once again the importance of this useful and practical tool in the proclaiming of Christ and his gospel of salvation.”
Benedict XVI continued: “In the Compendium, the most extensive presentation of the faith of the Church and Catholic teaching – contained in the Catechism published by my venerated predecessor in 1992 – is summed up in an ideal dialogue between teacher and disciple. Returning to the four intimately linked sections, the Compendium permits [one] to grasp the extraordinary unity of the mystery of God, of his saving design for all humanity, of the centrality of Christ, the only-begotten Son of God made man in the womb of the Virgin Mary, who died and resurrected for us. Present and working in the Church especially in the Sacraments, Christ is the source of our faith, the model of every created being and the Lord of our prayer.”
“Dear brothers and sister, how necessary it is at the beginning of the third millennium for the entire Christian community to proclaim, teach and witness as a whole to the truth of the Catholic faith, doctrine and morals in a unanimous and uniform manner! The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church can contribute to this hoped-for revival of catechesis and evangelization, so that all Christians, children, youths and adults, families and communities, open to the movement of the Holy Spirit, may become catechists and evangelizers in all surroundings, helping others to meet Christ. With faith, we ask this of the Virgin Mother of God, Star of evangelization.”
Friday, July 1, 2005
Real Images in Leonardo's Works
It's not St. John but Philip...
St. Philip's face in the Last Supper is of Mary, but not Mary Magdalene but the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Technology uncovers a sketch to provoke conspiracy theories
St. Philip's face in the Last Supper is of Mary, but not Mary Magdalene but the Blessed Virgin Mary...
Technology uncovers a sketch to provoke conspiracy theories
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Canonization and the Will of the People
In response to a number of comments, mostly about whether John Paul will be declared as saint. I would suggest that not a few have not read a lot of church history or even understand the modern way saints are made...when it comes to holiness--what the mass of people think about the person has a lot to do (it is even the first indication) with whether God is manifesting his will that the person was a saint. Most saints in the Roman Calendar were made by popular acclamation.
Whereas in life a person may enjoy great popularity and even death some's passing may be mourned for decades...when a saint dies it seems that their popularity increases, people begin instinctively asking their intercession, some who didn't even like the person in their lifetime are converted by them in saint's new life.
Saints like St. Therese weren't even known in their lifetime but became so popular shortly after their death that they were canonized quickly by the Church.
Whereas in life a person may enjoy great popularity and even death some's passing may be mourned for decades...when a saint dies it seems that their popularity increases, people begin instinctively asking their intercession, some who didn't even like the person in their lifetime are converted by them in saint's new life.
Saints like St. Therese weren't even known in their lifetime but became so popular shortly after their death that they were canonized quickly by the Church.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
'Stella''s Groove Isn't Back
Turns out Stella didn't get her groove back...husband tells her he is gay No happy ending for real-life version of 'Stella'
Monday, June 27, 2005
Paraplegic in Wheelchair Killed by Train
Had just left a Catholic Church where he'd become unruly after the reading of the Gospel.
In Indiana...
Paraplegic in wheelchair killed by train on way to church
In Indiana...
Paraplegic in wheelchair killed by train on way to church
Parents Miss Mass, Kids Get Ax
There is a lot that I do not agree with on this even though I do understand the motivation behind it.
New York Daily News - City News:
The Rev. Michael Cichon, pastor of St. Joseph/St. Thomas in Pleasant Plains, used each family's bar-coded donation envelope to track attendance.
He's tossed about 300 kids from classes and told them not to reapply until next April.
New York Daily News - City News:
The Rev. Michael Cichon, pastor of St. Joseph/St. Thomas in Pleasant Plains, used each family's bar-coded donation envelope to track attendance.
He's tossed about 300 kids from classes and told them not to reapply until next April.
Sr. Joan Chittister
Interesting article...The Thinkers: A life dedicated to her faith, and to questioning its policies:
When Catholic women ask her what they should do, she has this characteristic advice:
'I always tell them, if you're going to leave, don't leave quietly.
'And if you're going to stay, don't stay quietly.'"
When Catholic women ask her what they should do, she has this characteristic advice:
'I always tell them, if you're going to leave, don't leave quietly.
'And if you're going to stay, don't stay quietly.'"
Catholic Women's College Opens Classes to Men
In Indiana...St. Mary-of-the-Woods College they can't live on campus though...discrimination?
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Amazon's Top Ten Catholic Bestsellers (June 26, 2005)
I am always amazed at this list and what it tells me about Catholics at any given moment.
Right now: Knowing who Benedict XVI is a priority. Learning more about the Mass continues to be an issue. Reclaiming pride in our Catholic heritage is welcomed and defending our faith against the attacks of other Christians is an issue. And Nouwen is still a perenial favorite!
The List... and my comments on each in italics.
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods Jr
Good book, gives you all the Catholic origins of science, universities and other things that you would think in modern times have nothing to do with being Catholic.
2. The Rise of Benedict XVI: The Inside Story of How the Pope Was Elected and Where He Will Take the Catholic Church
by John L. Allen Jr.
If you enjoy Allen's Word From Rome column as I do, you'll love this book, same conversational, almost gosippy tone.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al
Of the Pope Benedict liturgy titles I actually like this one the least in stark contrast to #5 which I think is one of the best books that I have ever read on the Eucharist.
4.Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri Nouwen
Jesus revealed God as the one who is always awaiting us,loves us more than we can ever know. I believe this book is the oldest on the list.
5. The Spirit of the Liturgy
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al
The title comes from a Guardini classic that the Pope enjoyed as a young man. This is absolutely the vade mecum that any liturgist out there should read and take to heart. Should be required reading for all priests. Knowing that the author is now the pope gives us great hope for the future!
6. The Catholic Verses: 95 Bible Passages That Confound Protestants
by Dave Armstrong
Dave Armstrong is a great apologist for Catholics. He has a web site if you'd like to check him out first. Several of Dave's books are in the Catholic top 100. I have worked with him on The New Catholic Answer Bible
and a pamphlet Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked
.
7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott Hahn
Scott shows how the Book of Revelation is really all about the Mass!
8. Salt of the Earth: The Church at the End of the Millennium: An Interview With Peter Seewald
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Adrian Walker (Translator)
An interview with Cardinal Ratizinger that led the interviewee(then an aetheist)to convert--chances are it'll have the same effect on you even if you think you already are a believer!
9. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
by Michael Dubruiel
I wrote this one,it has been a Catholic bestseller on Amazon for a long time now. I have a follow-up book that was just released a month ago that is a quick read entitled, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
10. Dark Night of the Soul : A Masterpiece in the Literature of Mysticism by St. John of the Cross
by E. Allison Peers (Translator), St. John of the Cross
Obviously this is the oldest book on the list and somewhat of a surprise I might add. Might this be indicative that a lot of people are going through a "dark night" right now?
Right now: Knowing who Benedict XVI is a priority. Learning more about the Mass continues to be an issue. Reclaiming pride in our Catholic heritage is welcomed and defending our faith against the attacks of other Christians is an issue. And Nouwen is still a perenial favorite!
The List... and my comments on each in italics.
1. How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
by Thomas E. Woods Jr
Good book, gives you all the Catholic origins of science, universities and other things that you would think in modern times have nothing to do with being Catholic.
2. The Rise of Benedict XVI: The Inside Story of How the Pope Was Elected and Where He Will Take the Catholic Church
by John L. Allen Jr.
If you enjoy Allen's Word From Rome column as I do, you'll love this book, same conversational, almost gosippy tone.
3. God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al
Of the Pope Benedict liturgy titles I actually like this one the least in stark contrast to #5 which I think is one of the best books that I have ever read on the Eucharist.
4.Return of the Prodigal Son
by Henri Nouwen
Jesus revealed God as the one who is always awaiting us,loves us more than we can ever know. I believe this book is the oldest on the list.
5. The Spirit of the Liturgy
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, et al
The title comes from a Guardini classic that the Pope enjoyed as a young man. This is absolutely the vade mecum that any liturgist out there should read and take to heart. Should be required reading for all priests. Knowing that the author is now the pope gives us great hope for the future!
6. The Catholic Verses: 95 Bible Passages That Confound Protestants
by Dave Armstrong
Dave Armstrong is a great apologist for Catholics. He has a web site if you'd like to check him out first. Several of Dave's books are in the Catholic top 100. I have worked with him on The New Catholic Answer Bible
and a pamphlet Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked.7. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth
by Scott Hahn
Scott shows how the Book of Revelation is really all about the Mass!
8. Salt of the Earth: The Church at the End of the Millennium: An Interview With Peter Seewald
by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Adrian Walker (Translator)
An interview with Cardinal Ratizinger that led the interviewee(then an aetheist)to convert--chances are it'll have the same effect on you even if you think you already are a believer!
9. The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
by Michael Dubruiel
I wrote this one,it has been a Catholic bestseller on Amazon for a long time now. I have a follow-up book that was just released a month ago that is a quick read entitled, How To Get The Most Out Of The Eucharist
10. Dark Night of the Soul : A Masterpiece in the Literature of Mysticism by St. John of the Cross
by E. Allison Peers (Translator), St. John of the Cross
Obviously this is the oldest book on the list and somewhat of a surprise I might add. Might this be indicative that a lot of people are going through a "dark night" right now?
Pope Benedict: "Watch how you drive this summer!"
From his Angelus message today...>>> AsiaNews.it <<< An invitation from the Pope to the celebration of Peter and Paul: a “feast” of the Catholic Church.:
"At the end of June, which marks the start of the summer season for countries of the planet’s northern hemisphere, many people start their holidays. While auguring to all some serene days of deserved rest and relaxation, I want to appeal for prudence among those who are on the road headed for their holiday homes. Every day, unfortunately, especially at the weekend, road accidents are reported, with the tragic loss of many human lives, and more than half of victims are young. In recent years, much has been done to prevent such traffic events, but more can and must be done with the input and commitment of all. There is a need to fight distraction and superficiality, which in an instant could ruin one’s own future and that of others. Life is precious and unique: it must always be respected and protected, even through correct and careful behaviour on the streets.”
"
"At the end of June, which marks the start of the summer season for countries of the planet’s northern hemisphere, many people start their holidays. While auguring to all some serene days of deserved rest and relaxation, I want to appeal for prudence among those who are on the road headed for their holiday homes. Every day, unfortunately, especially at the weekend, road accidents are reported, with the tragic loss of many human lives, and more than half of victims are young. In recent years, much has been done to prevent such traffic events, but more can and must be done with the input and commitment of all. There is a need to fight distraction and superficiality, which in an instant could ruin one’s own future and that of others. Life is precious and unique: it must always be respected and protected, even through correct and careful behaviour on the streets.”
"
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Matthew Fox Nails His 95 Theses for a New Reformation
He converted to the Episcopal church but evidently not entirely because he is still worried about what we are doing...MercuryNews.com | 06/25/2005 | Ex-priest calls for `New Reformation'
Friday, June 24, 2005
Online Bible Prophet Predicts Death of Pope
Fulfillment: April 21, 2005: Pope Benedict:
"Malachy Prophecy
There has been speculation about how this pope may fulfill his Malachy related prophecy and there is some speculation that he will lay his life down for the church in some way.
Of all the various speculations, this one is likely correct as this is what Jesus eventually did as well. If it happens at a time known to the day-for-a-year charts, it will most likely happen within a week of June 24, 2005, a prophetic replay of Jesus' crucifixion. If not on this replay, but if still on a known replay of Jesus' crucifixion, it will happen in late December, 2009. This latter date would make Benedict the last pope. Time will tell if the speculation on Malachy's prophecy is correct."
"Malachy Prophecy
There has been speculation about how this pope may fulfill his Malachy related prophecy and there is some speculation that he will lay his life down for the church in some way.
Of all the various speculations, this one is likely correct as this is what Jesus eventually did as well. If it happens at a time known to the day-for-a-year charts, it will most likely happen within a week of June 24, 2005, a prophetic replay of Jesus' crucifixion. If not on this replay, but if still on a known replay of Jesus' crucifixion, it will happen in late December, 2009. This latter date would make Benedict the last pope. Time will tell if the speculation on Malachy's prophecy is correct."
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
There is a brilliant section found in the "magisterial" book of Pope Benedict XVI's where he talks about Christmas and the Birth of John the Baptist. His remarks cover how the cosmos are involved in the sanctoral cycle and how from the Birth of the Baptist the days grow shorter mimicing "I must decrease..." and after Christmas the days grow longer..."he must increase." All of life witnesses to our spiritual call to die to self and to live for Christ!
To Drumbeats and Modern Dance
I missed this in the other story I posted, they just said in an "ancient ceremony", I had no idea they were referring to an ancient "tribal" ceremony. I've witnessed Caribean versions of this and it can actually be very beautiful...sounds like this was as well.
"In a ceremony that combined ancient ritual with modern dance, organ pipes with drum beats and reverence with protest, Edward K. Braxton was installed Wednesday as the eighth Roman Catholic bishop of Belleville.":
"In a ceremony that combined ancient ritual with modern dance, organ pipes with drum beats and reverence with protest, Edward K. Braxton was installed Wednesday as the eighth Roman Catholic bishop of Belleville.":
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