From The Paris News:
"Among current honorees will be 2003 Distinguished Alumnus, Thomas Moore.
Hall of Honor inductees include Dr. Arnold Oates, Division of Instructional Support; former state Rep. L.P. “Pete” and Doris Patterson, Social Science Department; and Elbert S. Nance, Math and Science Department.
Also, Carolyn Reese Brown, Dr. Bob Morton and Dr. David Welborn, all inducted by Alumni and Friends Association."
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Sun Produces Another Monster Flare!
Those who see the concert of the Universe, who read Genesis and see that God put the Sun up there both to mark the day and "for signs" will no doubt see that all of this solar activity is a portent of something big that is about to happen.
To the rest, it will be pointed out that this happens all the time but then so do earth changing events!
From BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Sun produces monster solar flare:
"The Sun has unleashed its largest recorded solar flare, capping 10 days of unprecedented activity for the star.
The blast sent billions of tonnes of superhot gas into space - some of it directed towards our planet.
Scientists say the Sun's current spate of activity has produced the most dramatic events seen on the solar surface since regular monitoring began.
Space weather forecasters have been kept busy tracking the impact of geomagnetic storms on the Earth. "
To the rest, it will be pointed out that this happens all the time but then so do earth changing events!
From BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Sun produces monster solar flare:
"The Sun has unleashed its largest recorded solar flare, capping 10 days of unprecedented activity for the star.
The blast sent billions of tonnes of superhot gas into space - some of it directed towards our planet.
Scientists say the Sun's current spate of activity has produced the most dramatic events seen on the solar surface since regular monitoring began.
Space weather forecasters have been kept busy tracking the impact of geomagnetic storms on the Earth. "
Charlie Woytla Celebrates Name Day (Yesterday)
Somehow "Karol" sounds more dignified, no offense to all you "Charles" out there!
Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome:
"John Paul II celebrated his name day today, the liturgical memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, with a lunch attended by some of his closest aides, including Cardinal Angelo Sodano.
The Pope's name day (Nov. 4, for Karol or Charles) is a holiday in the Vatican. In fact, John Paul II celebrates this day, or that of his election to the papacy (Oct. 16), more than he does his birthday.
Today the Holy Father was in Paul VI Hall for the 'Evening of the Holy Father's Poetry,' organized for the anniversary of his pontificate. He also met with members of the John Paul II Foundation, and numerous Polish pilgrims.
At the social gathering, there were readings from 'Roman Triptych,' the book of poetry he wrote in the summer of 2002, at the conclusion of a trip to Poland.
The Holy Father thanked the artists for the program and greeted pilgrims of the Polish Archdiocese of Danzica, who annually join him for his saint's day. Polish pilgrims from Gniezno and Tarnow joined them.
John Paul II chose the occasion to give Archbishop Szczepan Wesoly, president of the executive council of the John Paul II Foundation, the decree by which the foundation's renewed statute comes into force.
The foundation, the Pope said, is dedicated to 'religious, cultural, scientific, pastoral and charitable activity in favor of Poles who live in the homeland and of those who are emigrants, to facilitate the consolidation of the existing traditional ties between the Polish nation and the Holy See, in order to promote the propagation of the patrimony of Polish Christian culture and further study of the doctrine of the Church.'"
Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome:
"John Paul II celebrated his name day today, the liturgical memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, with a lunch attended by some of his closest aides, including Cardinal Angelo Sodano.
The Pope's name day (Nov. 4, for Karol or Charles) is a holiday in the Vatican. In fact, John Paul II celebrates this day, or that of his election to the papacy (Oct. 16), more than he does his birthday.
Today the Holy Father was in Paul VI Hall for the 'Evening of the Holy Father's Poetry,' organized for the anniversary of his pontificate. He also met with members of the John Paul II Foundation, and numerous Polish pilgrims.
At the social gathering, there were readings from 'Roman Triptych,' the book of poetry he wrote in the summer of 2002, at the conclusion of a trip to Poland.
The Holy Father thanked the artists for the program and greeted pilgrims of the Polish Archdiocese of Danzica, who annually join him for his saint's day. Polish pilgrims from Gniezno and Tarnow joined them.
John Paul II chose the occasion to give Archbishop Szczepan Wesoly, president of the executive council of the John Paul II Foundation, the decree by which the foundation's renewed statute comes into force.
The foundation, the Pope said, is dedicated to 'religious, cultural, scientific, pastoral and charitable activity in favor of Poles who live in the homeland and of those who are emigrants, to facilitate the consolidation of the existing traditional ties between the Polish nation and the Holy See, in order to promote the propagation of the patrimony of Polish Christian culture and further study of the doctrine of the Church.'"
One of My Goals While in New York
Is to pray at the tombs of Pierre Tousaint and Fulton Sheen, along with Cardinal Cooke and O'Connor.
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York - Wikipedia:
"The Archbishops of New York are buried in a crypt under the high altar. Their honorary hats, called galeros, hang from the ceiling over their tombs.
Blessed Pierre Toussaint (1766 - 1853) paid for the reconstruction of old St. Peter's Church (the first Catholic church in New York, founded 1785) after it burned, and helped raise money for the construction of the old St. Patrick's Cathedral in lower Manhattan (which was the second Catholic church in New York, founded 1809). Though during his life he had been turned away from the church because of his race, he was interred in the burial grounds at Old St. Patrick's Cathedral. John Cardinal O'Connor had Toussaint's remains moved from the cemetery of old St. Patrick's into the crypt below the main altar of the Fifth Avenue of the new St. Patrick's Cathedral. The process of canonization of Pierre Toussaint is underway.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen (May 8, 1895 - December 9, 1979) - most noted as host of his radio show, 'The Catholic Hour' and his television show, 'Life is Worth Living, he was Bishop of the Rochester Diocese but was also an Auxillary Bishop for the Archdiocese of New York from 1951-1966. "
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York - Wikipedia:
"The Archbishops of New York are buried in a crypt under the high altar. Their honorary hats, called galeros, hang from the ceiling over their tombs.
Blessed Pierre Toussaint (1766 - 1853) paid for the reconstruction of old St. Peter's Church (the first Catholic church in New York, founded 1785) after it burned, and helped raise money for the construction of the old St. Patrick's Cathedral in lower Manhattan (which was the second Catholic church in New York, founded 1809). Though during his life he had been turned away from the church because of his race, he was interred in the burial grounds at Old St. Patrick's Cathedral. John Cardinal O'Connor had Toussaint's remains moved from the cemetery of old St. Patrick's into the crypt below the main altar of the Fifth Avenue of the new St. Patrick's Cathedral. The process of canonization of Pierre Toussaint is underway.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen (May 8, 1895 - December 9, 1979) - most noted as host of his radio show, 'The Catholic Hour' and his television show, 'Life is Worth Living, he was Bishop of the Rochester Diocese but was also an Auxillary Bishop for the Archdiocese of New York from 1951-1966. "
Tuesday, November 4, 2003
Meditation of Daily Events Key to Overcoming Difficulties in Life
Today is the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo.
From Universalis: Office of Readings:
"We must meditate before, during and after everything we do. The prophet says: I will pray, and then I will understand. When you administer the sacraments, meditate on what you are doing. When you celebrate Mass, reflect on the sacrifice you are offering. When you pray the office, think about the words you are saying and the Lord to whom you are speaking. When you take care of your people, meditate on how the Lord’s blood that has washed them clean so that all that you do becomes a work of love.
This is the way we can easily overcome the countless difficulties we have to face day after day, which, after all, are part of our work: in meditation we find the strength to bring Christ to birth in ourselves and in other men."
From Universalis: Office of Readings:
"We must meditate before, during and after everything we do. The prophet says: I will pray, and then I will understand. When you administer the sacraments, meditate on what you are doing. When you celebrate Mass, reflect on the sacrifice you are offering. When you pray the office, think about the words you are saying and the Lord to whom you are speaking. When you take care of your people, meditate on how the Lord’s blood that has washed them clean so that all that you do becomes a work of love.
This is the way we can easily overcome the countless difficulties we have to face day after day, which, after all, are part of our work: in meditation we find the strength to bring Christ to birth in ourselves and in other men."
Monday, November 3, 2003
A Cloistered Sister and a Novel About the Cloistered Life
Sister Mary Catherine Perry, a cloistered Dominican nun has written a novel entitled Amata Means Beloved. Check it out at Amata Means Beloved:
FROM THE BOOK
Sister Maria Amata was distracted. "Why is she crying? I wonder if Sister Mary Elaine snapped at her. She doesn't usually get upset, though. Not like I do."
The warm breeze of the June day wafted into the choir. The scent of honeysuckle was in the air. What had Sister Zita Anne told her once?
"I was married in June." Not three months later, her husband had been killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. His death had tested her faith.
"I thought I could never forgive the terrorists who killed my husband. I knew I had to. It was what Jesus was calling me to do. Every day was a new effort. It took time. It took a lot of help and support from others. I was so in love! Never, and I mean never, would I have thought I'd enter a cloistered monastery. Well, here I am!"
A sudden revelation crashed into Sister Maria Amata's thoughts: "That's what is so peaceful about her. She really forgives those guys."
Sister Mary Dominic intoned the Magnificat, Mary's canticle. "My soul glorifies the Lord."
Sister Maria Amata struggled to fight back the tears coming to her eyes. She looked up at the icon of Our Lady of Tenderness that was at the front of the choir. "Mother of God and my Mother, please, help to forgive the man that killed Danny. I'm trying to, but I'm not free. Show me how to let go! Help me to be truly free, to give everything I am to God."
FROM THE BOOK
Sister Maria Amata was distracted. "Why is she crying? I wonder if Sister Mary Elaine snapped at her. She doesn't usually get upset, though. Not like I do."
The warm breeze of the June day wafted into the choir. The scent of honeysuckle was in the air. What had Sister Zita Anne told her once?
"I was married in June." Not three months later, her husband had been killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. His death had tested her faith.
"I thought I could never forgive the terrorists who killed my husband. I knew I had to. It was what Jesus was calling me to do. Every day was a new effort. It took time. It took a lot of help and support from others. I was so in love! Never, and I mean never, would I have thought I'd enter a cloistered monastery. Well, here I am!"
A sudden revelation crashed into Sister Maria Amata's thoughts: "That's what is so peaceful about her. She really forgives those guys."
Sister Mary Dominic intoned the Magnificat, Mary's canticle. "My soul glorifies the Lord."
Sister Maria Amata struggled to fight back the tears coming to her eyes. She looked up at the icon of Our Lady of Tenderness that was at the front of the choir. "Mother of God and my Mother, please, help to forgive the man that killed Danny. I'm trying to, but I'm not free. Show me how to let go! Help me to be truly free, to give everything I am to God."
Sunday, November 2, 2003
Confusion of This Weekend's Feasts
I know this will be lost on most. But the way the Feast of All Saints and All Souls falls on a Saturday and Sunday presents a lot of confusion for thos who pray the Liturgy of the Hours. Usually, All Souls would be celebrated on the 3rd of November if it falls on a Sunday (see the old encyclopedia entry below). I still haven't figured out why its being celebrated on a Sunday. But I did find an answer to another question that I had about whether Evening Prayer II for All Saints should be have been prayed last night, since there is no Evening Prayer for the Vigil of All Souls.
From Office of the Chancellor August 2003:
"The Solemnity of All Saints begins with Evening Prayer I on Friday, 31 October, and concludes with the celebration of Evening Prayer II of the Solemnity on 1 November. The Liturgy of the Hours on Sunday, 2 November 2003, All Souls Day, is that of the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. When Morning and Evening Prayer are celebrated with the people, however, these Hours may be taken from the Office for the Dead. If the Eucharist is celebrated on the evening of Friday, 31 October, the Mass is that of the Solemnity of All Saints. If the Eucharist is celebrated on Saturday evening, 1 November, the Mass is that of All Souls Day and is taken from the section, 'Masses for the Dead,' in the Sacramentary. "
From Office of the Chancellor August 2003:
"The Solemnity of All Saints begins with Evening Prayer I on Friday, 31 October, and concludes with the celebration of Evening Prayer II of the Solemnity on 1 November. The Liturgy of the Hours on Sunday, 2 November 2003, All Souls Day, is that of the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. When Morning and Evening Prayer are celebrated with the people, however, these Hours may be taken from the Office for the Dead. If the Eucharist is celebrated on the evening of Friday, 31 October, the Mass is that of the Solemnity of All Saints. If the Eucharist is celebrated on Saturday evening, 1 November, the Mass is that of All Souls Day and is taken from the section, 'Masses for the Dead,' in the Sacramentary. "
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