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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF ORDINARY TIME ~ JULY 21, 2019
Jesus said: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Luke 10:41-42)
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PRIESTS AND DEACONS MASSMass, L, ITURGYLiturgy, S, SACRAMENTacrament ANDand DevotEVOTIONion S ScheduleCHEDULE; ; Very Reverend Michael J. Lumpe MMASSass IINTENTIONSntentions Cathedral Rector; Vicar for Priests, Diocese of Columbus VigilVigil Mass Mass ~ ~ Saturday, Saturday July, July 20 20 Reverend Cyrus M. Haddad 5:155:15 p.m. p.m. Living Livingand Deceased and Deceased Members Members of the ofCathedral the Cathedral Parochial Vicar Sunday, July 21 ~ SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Reverend Adam A. Streitenberger, OFS Sunday,Genesis July 18: 121-10a ~ SIXTEENTH; Colossians 1:SUNDAY 24-28; LukeIN ORDINARY 10: 38-42 TIME Parochial Vicar Genesis8:00 a.m 18:. Carolyn 1-10a; ColossiansSerio 1: 24-28; Luke 10: 38-42 Reverend Hilary C. Ike 10:308:00 a.m a.m.. Intentions Carolyn of Fr.Serio Kitsmiller In Residence; Defender of the Bond, Diocesan Tribunal; 1210:30:30 p.m a.m.. Intentions Intentions of Fidel of iaFr. Offokaja Kitsmiller Chaplain, Nigerian Catholic Community 5:1512:30 p.m. p.m. A special Intentions intention of forFidelia an upcoming Offokaja surgery Reverend Michael J. Kelly 5:15 p.m. A special intention for an upcoming surgery Pontifical College Josephinum Monday, July 22 ~ Saint Mary Magdalene Song of Songs 3: 1-4b; John 20: 1-2, 11-18 Very Reverend Robert J. Kitsmiller Monday, July 22 ~ Saint Mary Magdalene In Residence; Judicial Vicar and Judge, Diocesan Tribunal; 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of the Priests of the Cathedral Song12:05 of p.m. Songs The 3: Inten1-4b;t ionsJohn of 20: Gov 1-2,ernor 11-18 Mike DeWine Administrator, 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of the Priests of the Cathedral Saint John the Baptist and Sacred Heart Parishes 6:30 p.m. All Who Seek Christ’s Healing
12:05 p.m. The Intentions of Governor Mike DeWine Reverend Mr. James Gorski Tuesday,6:30 p.m. July 23All ~ Who Saint Seek Bridget Christ’s Healing Permanent Deacon; [email protected] Exodus 14: 21 – 15: 1; Matthew 12: 46-50
Reverend Mr. Gordon Mott Tuesday,7:30 a.m. July The 23 Intentions ~ Saint Bridget of Maria Margarita Huerta Transitional Deacon; Saint Joseph Cathedral Confessions: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Exodus 14: 21 – 15: 1; Matthew 12: 46-50 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of Aureus Griffith Reverend Mr. Thomas Johnston 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Maria Margarita Huerta Permanent Deacon (Retired); [email protected] Confessions:Wednesday 10:45, July a.m-11:4524 ~Saint Sharbela.m. Makhluf STAFF Exodus12:05 p.m.16: 1 - 5, 9The-15 ;Intentions Matthew 1of3 :Aureus 1-9 Griffith Mr. Michael Agriesti 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Wayne Strawser Business Manager; [email protected] 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of Father Hilary Ike Wednesday, July 24 ~Saint Sharbel Makhluf Ms. Carol Stollenwerk Exodus5:15 p.m. 16: The1-5, Intention9-15; Matthew of Emma 13: 1-9Harrison Administrative Assistant; [email protected] Holy Hour and Confessions follow Mass; Benediction at 6:40 p.m. 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Wayne Strawser Ms. Bobbie Meyers Thursday,12:05 p.m. July 25The ~ IntentionsSaint James of Father Hilary Ike PT Administrative Assistant; [email protected] 2 Corinthians5:15 p.m. 4: 7The-15 ;Intention Matthew of 20: Emma 20-28 Harrison Mr. Jake Neal Holy7:30 Hour a.m. and In ConfessionsThanksgiving follow for Answered Mass; Benediction prayers at 6:40 p.m. Director of RCIA and Religious Education; Holy Hour, Confessions and Benediction: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. [email protected]
Thursday,12:05 p.m. July The 25 Soul ~ Saint of our James infant daughter, Hayden Noelle Dr. Richard K. Fitzgerald 2Thompson Corinthians 4: 7-15; Matthew 20: 20-28 Director of Music; Friday7:30, a.m.July 26 ~In Saints Thanksgiving Joachim for and Answered Anne prayers [email protected] HolyExodus Hour, 20: Confessions 1-17; Matthew and 13:Benediction: 18-23 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Ms. Nicole Simental 7:3012:05 a.m. p.m. The IntTheentions Soul of of Bishop our infant Brennan daughter, Principal Organist and Assistant Director of Music 12:05 p.m. The Intentions Hayden of Noelle John Lumpe Thompson and Family Ms. Sarah Wilson
Saturday, July 27 Vigil Mass Wedding Coordinator; [email protected] Friday, July 26 ~ Saints Joachim and Anne Mr. Phil Renico Exodus 5:15 p.m 20: . The 1-17; Soul Matthew of Lucina 13: 18-23Gonzales Maintenance 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Bishop Brennan Mr. Devan Kline 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of John Lumpe and Family Maintenance Saturday, July 27 Vigil Mass 5:15 p.m. The Soul of Lucina Gonzales 1 REGULAR SCHEDULE OF MASSES, LITURGIES, SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ~ TWO WEEKLY HOLY HOURS
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Welcome to Saint Joseph Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Columbus! We are glad that you are here and invite you to become part of our parish family to be nourished by both Word and Sacrament, and also to become involved in one or more of our parish ministries. To become a registered member you can pick up a form by the main entrance of our historic church, stop by the Sacristy after Mass, visit our web site, or contact us through the parish office. Welcome! THE SACRAMENTS Baptism, Reconciliation/Confession, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders. Please read the information provided in this bulletin about all seven Sacraments available at Saint Joseph Cathedral, including contact information, necessary preparations, and scheduling.
OUTREACH TO HELPING THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Twice-Daily Food Distribution at Saint Joseph Cathedral ~ (614) 224-1295 Saint Lawrence Haven, on the grounds of Holy Cross Church ~ Heather Swiger at [email protected] Joint Office for Inner-city Needs (J.O.I.N.) ~ (614) 241-2530
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OF NOTE THIS WEEK
Sunday,Sunday, July July 21 21 ~ ~Sixteenth Sixteenth Sunday Sunday in in Ordinary Ordinary Time Time • 9:00 a.m. – Vocations, Undercroft BI-BMimonthlyONTHLY MMASSass ofOF HHealingEALING • 1:30 p.m. – Baptism Class ANDand H HEALINGealing SSERVICEervice Monday, July 22 Monday, July 22 BISHOPBishop B BRENNANrennan,, CCELEBRANTelebrant • Tuesday,6:30 p.m. July – Mass23 of Healing and Healing Service MMONDAYonday,, JJULYuly 2222,, 6:306:30 Pp..Mm. Tuesday,Wednesday, July 23July 24 No events or meetings scheduled SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL Saint Joseph Cathedral
Thursday, July 25 Following Mass the Healing Service will begin Wednesday, July 24 Following Mass the Healing Service will begin No events or meetings scheduled withwith Exposition Exposition of of the the Blessed Blessed Sacrament, Sacrament, Friday, July 19 VenerationVeneration of aof Relic a Relic of theof the True True Cross Cross of Christ,of Thursday, July 25 followedChrist, followed by individual by individual Prayers Prayersby Priests by for Saturday, June 20 No events or meetings scheduled Prieststhose for those who whoseek seek Christ’s Christ’s healing, healing, thethe Sacrament Sacrament of of A Anointingnointing of of the the Sick, Sick, Friday, July 26 concluding with Benediction. concluding with Benediction. • 6:00 p.m. – Wedding Rehearsal: Hatfield - Alvarodo All are welcome, especially the ill and infirm, All are welcome, especially the ill and infirm, caregivers and family members, and Saturday, June 27 caregivers and family members, and members • 2:30 p.m. – Wedding: Hatfield - Alvarodo members of the medical community. of the medical community.
2 Daily Server / Lector 7:30 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Wednesday 5:15 p.m. for the week of July 22
Daily Server/Lector 7:30 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Wednesday 5:15 p.m. for the week of July 22 Devan Kline Mark Huddy Bernie Schluter THIS SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Vigil ~ 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. THIS SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JULY 20 & 21 MC Altar Servers Vigil Mass 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. MC Jim Desmond Altar Servers Dave Simmons Steve Peishel Tom Boor Jessica Buck Brett Adema Bonnie Maupin Bryce Still Sherri Dembinski Christian Haryanto Cameron Krisiewicz Lisa Dalton Trey Still Ed Hueckel April Griffith Taylor Aureus Griffith Lector – One Lisa Emrich Lector – Two Lector – One Josie Gonot Sharon Merhar Al Sorichetti Mark DelAguaro Christine Fergus Eucharist Lector – Two JP Pacis Mary Beth Gallant Ron Pizzuti Peggy Frank Eucharist Jan Bans Helen Leppla Judy Bateman Bobbie Meyers Christine Fergus Cristina Alvarez Angel Still Crystal Bensonhaver Mike Sartori Jim Pierce Barbara Garick Devan Kline Dave Garick Jennifer Krisiewicz Peggy Halley Brett Adema Sharon Reichard Ann Pizzuti Lead Hospitality Kathleen Tourgeman Carl Merhar Dan Jurgens Ed Hueckel Jennifer Krisiewicz Hospitality/Ushers Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Pam Jurgens Toni Sartori Jim Pierce Lead Hospitality Jan Bans Angel Still Frank Ruddy Laura Battocletti Devan Kline Hospitality/Ushers Trish Kehl Michael Elton David Battocletti
NEXT SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ JULY 27 & 28 Vigil Mass 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. NEXT SUNDAY’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE 5:15 p.m. MC Ron Pizzuti Vigil Mass ~ 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Altar Servers Dave Simmons Jim Desmond Tom Boor Christian Haryanto Brett Adema MC Bonnie Maupin Angel Still Sherri Dembinski Michael Elton Altar Servers Lisa Dalton Bryce Still Roger Djagli Aureus Griffith Trey Still Lector – One Michele Kenefick Sharon Merhar Lisa Emrich David Garick Josie Gonot Lector – Two Al Sorichetti Mary Beth Gallant Sharon Reichard Mark DelAguaro Devan Kline Eucharist Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Evelina Horner Ashlinn Naseman Christine Fergus Lector – One Al Sorichetti Jan Bans Steve Horner Joel Naseman Peggy Frank Ann Pizzuti Clementine Mpyanga Lector – Two Judy Bateman Josie Gonot Dan Jurgens Devan Kline Sharon Reichard Lead Hospitality Trish Kehl Carl Merhar Dan Jurgens Ed Hueckel Gordian Igwilo Hospitality/Ushers Cristina Alvarez Helen Leppla Pam Jurgens Ashlinn Naseman Clementine Mpyanga Jamie Kenefick Angel Still Frank Ruddy Joel Naseman Peggy Frank Jan Bans
Eucharist Lead Hospitality Hospitality / Ushers
3 ON THIS 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Jesus tells Martha in today’s Gospel that she does not have her priorities in order and thus He challenges her – and each of us – to get our priorities straight. She was so busy she did not have time to listen and learn from Jesus: “Martha, Martha, you worry and fret about so many things and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part and it shall not be taken from her” (Luke 10:41-42). And so, like Martha, we are challenged by Christ to get our priorities in order, fi rst things fi rst, and God comes fi rst of all. Getting our priorities in order means making time for Jesus, His word and His sacraments, time for God, time for the Blessed Virgin Mary, time for prayer and contemplation. On another occasion Jesus said, “Seek the kingdom of God fi rst and all these other things will be given you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) So let us put God fi rst. St. John in his fi rst letter reminds us also of the glorious future ahead of us: “we are already children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is” (1 John 3:2). We need to remember every day that each of us are God’s beloved children, that God has a plan for us, that God has established a covenantal relationship with us, and that by following His will, each of us can have a glorious future. Consequently if we don’t have time for God, we are like a train that has derailed, and a train that has derailed goes nowhere. In fact, if we don’t make space for God we will fi nd ourselves to be unhappy and we will try to fi ll that unhappiness with all sorts of things and pleasures that will never fi ll that void, because only God can fi ll the deep longing of our hearts. Saint Augustine expressed it beautifully when he wrote, “You have made us for yourself O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” And so, each of us needs to make time to rest in God, and rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, converse with Him, learn from Him, so that we fi nd life “through Him, with Him and in Him.” How do we achieve this? In many ways, actually, but it should always begin with prayer – communication with God and His Son Jesus Christ. This is one of the reasons that I do the lecTio diVina that is included each week in the bulletin. You ought to try lectio every day, even if it is only one single verse of the daily Gospel, because, “It is not on bread alone that man lives but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). When we read the word of God the word speaks to us; when we pray, we speak to the word and so turn our prayer into conversation. And so, through the practice of lectio divina we not only rest in the arms of our Lord, we also fi nd life-giving direction as God’s children and as brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Pope Saint John Paul II once wrote: “It is especially necessary that listening to the word of God should become a life-giving encounter, in the ancient and ever valid tradition of lectio divina, which draws from the biblical text the living Word which questions, directs, and shapes our lives” (John Paul II, Novo Millennio Ineute, n. 39). The LECTIO DIVINA in our bulletin takes approximately 10-15 minutes each day, and so it is a beginning – something for the beginning of each day, perhaps – but it is also the beginning of learning what God reveals to us through Sacred Scripture, and perhaps the beginning of a desire to read and learn more from scripture, and to meditate, pray and contemplate about what God is revealing to us through scripture. Also, praying before the Blessed Sacrament during a Holy Hour is most spiritually rewarding – we off er two Holy Hours at the Cathedral: Wednesday, following the 5:15 p.m. Mass, and Thursday, from 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m., prior to the 12:05 p.m. Mass; Confessions are heard during both holy hours. If each of us are available – and if we adjust our time schedules and priorities we can become free – it is benefi cial to attenddaily Mass. It is good to see many people coming to Mass here every day. Many people also listen to Saint Gabriel Catholic Radio (AM820) or Rosary or hymn CDs when they are driving; what a diff erence this makes versus listening to popular music or talk radio. Priests and religious go on retreat every year, spending some days with the Lord. In recent years, I have noticed and increasing number of lay people also going on retreat or on pilgrimages. When you plan a vacation or weekend away consider going on a journey with the Lord by going on a life-giving retreat or pilgrimage. May I suggest the Abbey of Gethsemani, just a four-hour drive south of Columbus; go to www.monks.org for information on the Abbey and to schedule a retreat. Remember, Jesus came so that we would look beyond the present life to eternal life and prepare ourselves here for eternal life with God. “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her” (Luke 10:41-42). With so many loud voices barking these days, take a step back, pause, and listen to the word of the Lord for guidance and comfort. YOU WILL BE PLEASED TO KNOW that Bishop Brennan has appointed Father Bob Kitsmiller to serve as the next Rector of Saint Joseph Cathedral. Father Bob has been in residence here at the Cathedral for the past three years while serving as Judicial Vicar for the Diocese, and serving as Administrator of nearby Saint John the Baptist and Sacred Heart parishes. Father Bob regularly celebrates daily Masses here, and many Sunday Masses – although his primary Sunday duties were at his two parishes. Father Bob and I were in seminary together at the Josephinum and were ordained together on June 26, 2004. He did his undergraduate studies at Xavier University, and he is a Cincinnati Reds fan, but please don’t hold that against him! (A little Cleveland–Cincinnati rivalry there!) Father Bob is a good friend, a rock- solid priest, a hard worker, a very pastoral priest, an excellent Canon lawyer, and just a good guy – it is indeed fortunate that he will be the next Cathedral Rector. Father Bob’s offi cial start date is August 5; my last offi cial day here is August 4. I hope you don’t mind but I declined a very generous off er for a farewell reception and asked not to make a big tadoo. I truly appreciate the gesture but I always prefer the simple, so I believe we’re going to have a nice ice cream social after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on August 4. Hope to see you there!
4 + A LIFE IN CHRIST THROUGH THE SACRAMENTS AT SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL +
“Every encounter with Christ, who in the Sacraments gives us salvation, invites us to ‘go’ and communicate to others the salvation that we have een a le to see, to touch, to encounter and to receive, and which is truly credi le ecause it is love n this way, the Sacraments spur us to e missionaries, and to carry the Gospel into every setting…” ~POPE FRANCIS, NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Sacrament of Baptism
Selecting a godparent or sponsor: practicing
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Sacrament of Matrimony e the couple’s freedom to initial
The Eucharist ~ First Holy Communion
Sacrament of Confirmation
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick; Pastoral Care of the Sick
Sacrament of Holy Orders ~ Religious and Consecrated Life
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Marth and Mary: Learning not to worry By Fr. Ed Broom, OMV
Do you ever worry? If so, why do you worry? Then next: when do you worry? Still more: does
your worrying help you in any way you can think? Finally, what is it that can bring your worrying to a halt?
The whole reality of worrying so prevalent in these stressful times should be addressed and whatS AINTis theJOSEPH remedy. CATHEDRAL ▪ 212 EAST BROAD STREET ▪ COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 ▪ (614) 224-1295
MarthMartha and and Mary:Mary LearningJesus not had to three worry friends who were sisters with their brother: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. They By Fr. Ed Broom, OMV lived not too far from the city of Jerusalem in a town called Bethany. Jesus was their friend and their Do you ever worry? If so, why do you worry? Then next: when do you worry? Still more: does yourguest. worrying Jesus help you loved in any way these you can think?three Finally, and what found is it that canwarmth bring your andworrying comfort to a to go to their home and visit. halt?However, on one occasion there surfaces from the heart and lips of Martha an intense worry. The whole reality of worrying so prevalent in these stressful times should be addressed and what is theThe remedy. reason for the worry? By nature Mary was more of a contemplative. This means that Mary
Marthathrived and onMary silence, reflection, and contemplation. On the contrary, Martha was a ball of energy! By Jesus had three friends who were sisters with their brother: Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. They livednature not too veryfar from active,the city of JerusalemMartha in a likedtown called to Bethany. get thingsJesus was theirdone. friend andShe their was a planner and an organizer. A guest.homemaker Jesus loved andthese cook,three and she found liked warmth things and comfort to turn to go outto their according home and visit.to her plans and schedule. However, on one occasion there surfaces from the heart and lips of Martha an intense worry. The Onreason one for the occasion worry? By nature Jesus Mary was was more a guest of a contemplative. and apparently This means that Martha Mary was off schedule and did not have thrivedthings on silence,ready reflection, according and contemplation. to her Onpreconceived the contrary, Martha plans. was a ball Somewhat of energy! By nervous, moving a mile a minute, nature very active, Martha liked to get things done. She was a planner and an organizer. A homemakercarrying and and cook, worrying she liked things for to turnJesus out accordingshe stopped to her plans to and observe schedule. a scene that really bothered her. Despite the manyOn onetasks occasion that Jesus were was a guestincomplete, and apparently her Martha sister was off scheduMaryle andwas did simplynot have sitting before Jesus and apparently things ready according to her preconceived plans. Somewhat nervous, moving a mile a minute, carryingdoing and nothing; worrying for or Jesus at she least stopped Mary to observe was a scenenot thatdoing really anythingbothered her. Despitevery theprofitable! Mary was just sitting at the many tasks that were incomplete, her sister Mary was simply sitting before Jesus and apparently doingfeet nothing;of Jesus, or at least even Mary though was not doing still anything so much very profitable! had to Mary be wasdone! just sitting at the feet of Jesus,What even thoughdo you still so think much had was to be undone?done! Well, it could be that the table was not ready. Maybe in the What do you think was undone? Well, it could be that the table was not ready. Maybe in the kitchen the foodthe was food not yet was totally not prepared. yet Maybetotally there prepared. was not enough Maybe water for theredrinking orwas not enough water for drinking or washing. Who knows,Who maybeknows, the house maybe was not the as clean house as it shouldwas havenot been! as Inclean any case, as it should have been! In any case, things were not ready according to the criteria of Martha; and this was wrong and it had to be remediedthings andwere as soon not as possible! ready according to the criteria of Martha; and this was wrong and it had to be
Howremedied To Remedy and It as soon as possible! Martha, the pragmatist and the “doer” had a simple but, what she thought, a very efficient idea: two hands are better than one; or the other proverb: “Many hands make light work.”How Therefore, To Remedy Martha goes It to Jesus to complain, what Martha thought was a very justified complaint! Martha, In any case, the the complaintpragmatist was directed and at thehaving “doer” things ready had quicker a simple for Jesus! but, So what she thought, a very efficient Martha tells Jesus to tell Mary to help her! This seems to be a fairly reasonable request, very logical, practical,idea: welltwo-ordered hands and reasonable! are better than one; or the other proverb: “Many hands make light work.”Jesus Therefore,gave a surprising response:Martha a gentlegoes rebuke! to JesusInstead of toJesus complain, telling Mary to getwhat up in aMartha thought was a very justified hurry and to help Martha so as to have the schedule run perfectly on time, according to Martha’s criteria,complaint! Jesus gently In rebukes any Martha.case, Listen the to Jesus’complaint words: “Martha, was Martha, directed you are atworried having about things ready quicker for Jesus! So many things. Mary has chosen the best part and she will not be deprived of it.” MarthaHow thentells can Jesus we interpret to tellthese Marysurprising to words help of Jesusher! that This were honestlyseems in favorto be of what a fairly reasonable request, very logical, Marypractical, was doing welland a -gentleordered fraternal and correction reasonable! to Martha?
InterpretationJesus gave a surprising response: a gentle rebuke! Instead of Jesus telling Mary to get up in a Jesus was not displeased at the attention, concern, hospitality, and hard work that Martha manifeshurryted and toward to Him. help Never Marthaforget that theso Church as toactually have celebrate the Martha schedule as a saint, run every perfectlyyear on time, according to Martha’s Julycriteria, 29th. The Jesus point that gently Jesus wants rebukes to highlight Martha. in this passage Listen as wellto Jesus’as all throughout words: Sacred “Martha, Martha, you are worried about Scripture is the importance of the prayer life, the importance of silence which fosters contemplation andmany union things.with the Lord Mary Jesus. has Martha chosen symbolizes the the activebest life part of service and to she others, will if you not like be the deprived of it.” How then can we interpret7 these surprising words of Jesus that were honestly in favor of what Mary was doing and a gentle fraternal correction to Martha?
Interpretation Jesus was not displeased at the attention, concern, hospitality, and hard work that Martha manifested toward Him. Never forget that the Church actually celebrate Martha as a saint, every year July 29th. The point that Jesus wants to highlight in this passage as well as all throughout Sacred Scripture is the importance of the prayer life, the importance of silence which fosters contemplation and union with the Lord Jesus. Martha symbolizes the active life of service to others, if you like the
orporal orks of Mercy. “I was hungry and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me to drink was a foreigner and you welcomed me…” (Mt. 25: 31 ndeed we will be udged by Jesus on how faithfully we have lived out these works of mercy
Mary’s Contemplative Life owever, the life of prayer or the life of contemplation has a supremely important role. t was precisely this that Jesus is trying to teach the world through the incident in ethany and the tension that e isted between Martha and Mary—two very good and holy sisters, but very different in temperament and character. n fact Mary symboli es all the different gestures we should strive to implement so as to live out a more contemplative lifestyle. Let us reflect upon the contemplative gestures of Mary:
a J . Mary was simply sitting loving at the feet of Jesus. ontemplative souls long to sit and to be with Jesus for long periods of time b M L J . e t, Mary simply ga ed into the ace and eyes of the Lord Jesus. he salmist e presses this: “Look to the Lord and be radiant with joy.” c L J . hile sitting in front of Mary we can certainly imagine Jesus speaking to Mary. ry to imagine the way Jesus spoke, the tone of is voice as well as the content of is message. ndeed there is much food for thought d J . t was not a monologue but a dialogue that must have been carried on between Jesus and Mary in ethany. his is the essence of prayer to listen and to speak to Jesus—a great definition of prayer e owever, the essence of this encounter between Mary and Jesus in the home of ethany was love. Mary loved Jesus totally and Jesus in turn loved Mary as well as Martha and La arus. f he net result of this loving encounter was a dynamic and growing friendship between Mary and Jesus.
y orry ne of the reasons why we fall into the trap of being “Worry warts” and end up by making others worry too emember, worrying can be contagious is that we can easily neglect the contemplative dimension in our lives. e can easily fall into activism. e can fall into the proverbial modern malady that we call the workaholic. e can fall into Marthaism—a new word that have created related to this topic herefore, when you find yourself nervous, tense, emotionally drained, frenetically moving from one activity to the ne t, like a robot—in a word, you are all stressed out and really bent out of shape, you will know the reason why ou have become too much Martha and not enough Mary. grace to pray for: eg the lessed irgin Mary for the grace to strike a harmonious blend between the Martha and the Mary in your life, the harmonious integration of a deep prayer life and ealous active life of fraternal charity. May ur Lady the contemplative in the nnunciation and ur Lady actively serving t. li abeth help us to strike the harmonious balance between deep prayer and apostolic eal
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8 The Saints...
o eally as Mary Ma alene Feast Day: July 22 by Father William Saunders
ontroversy over the identity of t. Mary Magdalene has continued since the early hurch. In the ospels there are three particular characters involved in the controversy: Mary Magdalene a follower of our Lord ( n 2 :11 1 ; the anonymous penitent woman (Lk :3 5 ; and Mary of ethany the sister of Martha and La arus (Lk 1 :3 2 . In the West particularly since the time of ope t. regory the reat the three characters have all been identified as t. Mary Magdalene. owever in the ast the three characters have remained separate with t. Mary Magdalene and t. Mary of ethany having separate feast days. t. mbrose t. erome t. ugustine t. lbert the reat and t. homas uinas all refrained from making a final decision. o why would ope t. regory fuse the three characters together irst we need to e amine the specific references to the woman named Mary Magdalene recorded in the ospels. he was one of the women who accompanied esus and the postles: he welve accompanied im and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and maladies: Mary called the Magdalene from whom seven devils had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who were assisting them out of their means (Lk :1 3 . ( he ospel of t. Mark confirms that our Lord had e pelled seven demons from Mary Magdalene (1 : . Mary Magdalene also stood at the foot of the cross during the crucifi ion (confer Mk 15: Mt 2 :5 and n 1 :25 . he also witnessed Christ’s burial, and on Easter was the first to discover the empty tomb and then the first to see the risen Lord (confer n 2 :1 1 . iven the specific references to Mary Magdalene the second step is to e amine whether Mary Magdalene may also be the penitent woman found in the ospel of t. Luke ( :3 5 . emember the penitent woman entered the home of imon the harisee. he wept and her tears fell upon our Lord’s feet. She anointed His feet with perfumed oil and dried them with her hair. Simon the harisee said to himself If this man were a prophet e would know who and what sort of woman this is that touches im — that she is a sinner an obvious reference to her being untouchable because of such a serious sin as adultery fornication or promiscuity. In the end esus forgives the penitent woman. This scene is part of Jesus’ ministry in the area of the Sea of Galilee. Also, right after the declaration of forgiveness in the seventh chapter of the ospel of t. Luke Mary Magdalene is mentioned by name as a follower of esus and identified as the one from whom seven devils had gone out (Lk :1 3 . eep in mind that Magdalene is derived from Magdala. Magdala located along the ea of alilee near iberias was a wealthy city known for its prosperous fisheries. he omans destroyed the town because of its moral depravity and its participation in the ewish revolt. Interestingly, in the Talmud, from the word Magdalene is derived the expression "curling women’s hair which means adulteress. ven though the penitent woman of Luke is not specifically identified as the Mary Magdalene from whom seven devils had gone out of Luke one could easily draw the conclusion as did ope t. regory. Moreover the early hurch tradition has also upheld this connection. he third and more difficult step to the investigation is to see if Mary Magdalene could indeed be Mary of ethany. ollowing Luke the gospel in the th and 1 th chapters relates such stories as the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves the ransfiguration the e orcism of a possessed boy and teachings about discipleship. ur Lord then traveled to a village (i.e. ethany although not specified by Luke to the home of Martha who had a sister named Mary (confer Lk 1 :3 2 . here Martha prepared a meal for our Lord. While the ospel of t. Luke does not specifically identify Mary Magdalene with Mary of ethany the ospel of t. ohn helps resolve the issue. In ohn 12:1 11 esus arrived at ethany the village of La arus whom esus had raised from the dead. Martha served a meal. Mary anointed our Lord’s feet with perfume and dried his feet with her hair. Keep in mind this is a different scene than the anointing by the penitent woman in the home of imon the harisee in Luke ;
9 nevertheless, the same ind of action in both scenes helps suggests the same actor, namely Mary Magdalene. Moreover, in John , the earlier scene where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the Gospel reads, "There was a certain man named Lazarus who was sic . He was from ethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. This Mary whose brother Lazarus was sic was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and dried His feet with her hair" Jn . Here Mary is identified as "the one who anointed the Lord." hile some speculate that this identification in John refers to the subse uent anointing in John , why would John need to ma e such a reference when the story of John flows right into the story of John More li ely, the identification refers to a previous action, namely the story at the home of Simon the harisee. If this argument holds, then Mary Magdalene, the penitent woman, and Mary of ethany are the same. Granted, we are still left with a little mystery. evertheless, I personally agree with ope St. Gregory, who concluded, "She whom Lu e calls the sinful woman, whom John calls Mary of ethany , we believe to be the Mary from whom seven devils were e ected according to Mar " Homilies on the Gospels . St. Mary Magdalene, the repentant sinner, who found both forgiveness and friendship with our Lord, who stood faithfully at the foot of the cross, and who first saw the risen Lord, is a powerful example for each believer. As far as The Da Vinci Code is concerned, what one cannot construe is some of the misconceptions they erroneously present for instance, that Mary Magdalene was the wife of Jesus, the mother of Jesus’ child, a participant at the Last Supper, His prophetic successor and a priestess. Such conclusions, despite the best efforts of historical revisionists who distort the Gospel to meet their political ob ectives, have no foundation in sacred Scripture, sacred tradition or factual history. hile the revisionists cite the "gnostic gospels," these were re ected from the official canon of sacred Scripture because they lac ed apostolic authorship, were heretical and contained fictitious stories. ne cannot counter Church tradition with spurious evidence from the gnostic gospels. Lastly, the boo cites several individuals who have accused the Church of "a smear campaign" to discredit Mary Magdalene so as to disempower a powerful woman. h please hat greater honor could the Church grant than by recognizing Mary Magdalene as a saint and a model for every sincere Christian who struggles for holiness? Pope St. Gregory realized Mary Magdalene’s beautiful example: a woman who found new life in Christ, not a woman who found a self empowered political agenda. ran ly, more people ought to spend their time reading the ible, the fathers of the Church and the Catechism instead of such bogus print as The Da Vinci Code.
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It is to those who have the most need of us that we ought to show our love more especially. St. rancis de Sales
Love the poor tenderly, regarding them as your masters and yourselves as their servants. St. John of God
The bread you store up belongs to the hungry; the cloak that lies in your chest belongs to the naked; the gold you have hidden in the ground belongs to the poor. St. asil the Great
It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn't give to someone in greater need than we are. St. rancis of ssisi
As long as any one has the means of doing good to his neighbors, and does not do so, he shall be reckoned a stranger to the love of the Lord. St. renaeus of yons
The poor and the sick are our owners and they represent the very person of Jesus Christ. St. uigi Scrosoppi
If it were given to a man to see virtue's reward in the next world, he would occupy his intellect, memory and will in nothing but good works, careless of danger or fatigue. St. atherine of Genoa
Our actions have a tongue of their own; they have an eloquence of their own, even when the tongue is silent. For deeds prove the lover more than words. St. yril of Jerusalem
Never see a need without trying to do something about it. lessed Mary Mac illop
Remember that the Christian life is one of action; not of speech and daydreams. Let there be few words and many deeds, and let them be done well. St. incent Pallotti
All our religion is but a false religion, and all our virtues are mere illusions and we ourselves are only hypocrites in the sight of God, if we have not that universal charity for everyone – for the good, and for the bad, for the poor and for the rich, and for all those who do us harm as much as those who do us good. St. John ianney
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Anointing of the Sick By Fr. William Saunders
ES ecently, when was in the hospital, a lady came to give me the nointing o the Sic She said she was sanctioned y the ealing inistry o my parish to do this hen a priest came to anoint me, told him that had een anointed y a lady rom my parish e said that lay people cannot anoint, nor can deacons, so did not receive the Sacrament my irst anointing was not a sacrament, why does my parish have “healing ministers”?
Extreme Unction only cannot Catechism of the Catholic Church “ Anointing of the Sick” Code of Canon Law “ sters the Anointing of the Sick” “anointing of the sick” — “God has visited His people” “ with oil, and worked many cures” “ cover” “ wers” “ y sins, forgiveness will be his” all, the Church has been continually mindful of our Lord’s command, “Heal the sick” (The Council of Trent cited these passages to refute the charges of the Protestant leaders that Christ had not instituted this sacrament and had not conferred His healing ministry to priests.) “Do ” “ ” or “hospital chaplain”
13 important sacrament of healing, when in fact they have not. A person’s soul could be in jeopardy because of some symbolic anointing that does nothing e must be very careful never to do anything that simulates a sacrament hen a loved one is seriously ill or near death, please call for a Catholic priest who alone can administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, which provides great graces for healing both body and soul
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e ite of nointin tells s t ere is no nee to ait ntil a person is at t e point of eat to re eive t e a rament aref l ment a o t t e serio s nat re of t e illness is s ffi ient e a rament may e repeate if t e si person re overs after t e anointin t e omes ill on e a ain or if rin t e same illness t e person s on ition e omes more serio s person s o l e anointe efore s r ery en a an ero s illness is t e reason for t e intervention f ite of nointin ntro tion nos
Moreover “ol people may e anointe if t ey are in ea on ition even t o no an ero s illness is present i il ren may e anointe if t ey ave s ffi ient se of reason to e omforte y t is sa rament e fait f l s o l e en o ra e to as for t e anointin an as soon as t e time for t e anointin omes to re eive it it fait an evotion not mis sin t e sacrament by putting it off” ite of nointin nos
A Prayer for the Chronically Ill Lord, help people who are chronically ill with the uiet reassurance of our eternal love Seeing many days of struggle and pain ahead, it is easy to lose sight of the good in life and to be filled with feelings of anger, fear, depression, and an iety Lord help all people with chronic illnesses to develop and retain hope, through their faith in ou, that their lives can improve Help those who suffer to help themselves through acceptance of their illness and through the many organi ations, support groups, and self care techni ues now available Help those who care for people with chronic illnesses to have true compassion as well as skill in treatment Help all of us to become more knowledgeable about chronic illnesses and more aware of the ways we can love and care for those who suffer Amen
A Prayer in Time of Sickness or Trial good esus, accept willingly this sickness or trial which it has pleased you to lay upon me confide all my pains to your Sacred Heart, and beg you to unite them with your bitter sufferings, and thus perfect them by making them your own Since cannot render you the praise due to you because of the multitude of my sorrows and afflictions, ask you to praise God the ather for all suffer, with the same tribute of praise you offered him when your agony on the Cross was at its height As you thanked him with all the powers of your soul for all the sufferings and in ustice which he willed you should endure, so, pray you, give him thanks for my trials also ffer my sufferings, physical and spiritual, to him together with your most holy pains to his eternal honor and glory Amen
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“What page, what passage of the inspired books of the Old and New Testaments is not the truest of guides for human life?” ~Saint Benedict, from the Rule of Saint Benedict
“There is an urgent need, then, to see once again that faith is a ight, for once the f a e of faith dies out, a other ights egin to di The ight of faith is uni ue, since it is ca a e of i u inating e er as ect of hu an e istence ight this o erfu cannot co e fro ourse es ut fro a ore ri ordia source in a ord, it ust co e fro od aith is orn of an encounter ith the i ing od ho ca s us and re ea s his o e, a o e hich recedes us and u on hich e can ean for securit and for ui ding our i es Transfor ed this o e, e gain fresh ision, ne e es to see e rea i e that it contains a great ro ise of fu fi ent, and that a ision of the future o ens u efore us aith, recei ed fro od as a su ernatura gift, eco es a ight for our a , guiding our ourne through ti e ” –
the fi st ay of the ee a y a a e e a e to the to ea y i the o i hi e it as sti a a sa the sto e e o e f o the to o she a a e t to i o ete a to the othe is i e ho es s o e a to the hey ha e ta e the o f o the to a e o t o he e they t hi a y staye o tsi e the to ee i as she e t she e t o e i to the to a sa t o a e s i hite sitti the e o e at the hea a o e at the feet he e the o y of es s ha ee they sai to he o a hy a e yo ee i he sai to the hey ha e ta e y o a o t o he e they ai hi he she ha sai this she t e a o a sa es s the e t i ot o it as es s es s sai to he o a hy a e yo ee i ho a e yo oo i fo he tho ht it as the a e e a sai to hi i if yo a ie hi a ay te e he e yo ai hi a i ta e hi es s sai to he a y he t e a sai to hi i e e a o i hi h ea s ea he es s sai to he to ho i o to e fo ha e ot yet as e e to the athe t o to y othe s a te the a oi to y athe a yo athe to y o a yo o a y a a e e e t a a o e to the is i es ha e see the o a the e o te hat he to he
o easy it is to iss the o he o fo s is o o se es a y a a e e i ot at fi st e o i e the o e a se he fo s as o the e ty to a o he o ief t too o y o e o f o the aste he he a e he y a e fo a y to e o i e hi a y s essa e to the is i es ha e see the o is the e y esse e of h istia ity t is ot e o h that a h istia o a o t the o t that e o hi e so a y t is ot e o h to a e a o t hi t to eet hi the es e tio e e o te the i i o ho o es s e so a y a sha es his o y ith s
o hose y e otte o e t ste a y a a e e efo e a othe s ith a o i the eat oy of the es e tio a t e ay that th o h he i te essio a e a e e ay o ai the i i h ist a o e to see hi ei i i yo o y ho i es a ei s ith yo i the ity of the o y i it o e o fo e e a e e e
he o i es s “eyes of faith” to see the t th of his es e tio a i to y o e si a eath ef hesia s he es e tio of es s is the fo atio of o ho e the ho e that e i see o fa e to fa e a sha e i his e e asti o y a oy itho t ha i see hi yo o e hi tho h yo o ot o see hi yo e ie e i hi a e oi e ith tte a e a e a te oy s the o t o e of yo faith yo o tai the sa atio of yo so s ete o yo e o i e the o s ese e ith yo i his o i his t th i the sa a e ts i the ha ist a i his h h the o y of h ist
isit the a e o a sh i e i hat is o o e ay a e he e a y a a e e e o te y i e o t the ast yea s of he ife
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hi e es s as s ea i to the o s his othe a his othe s a ea e o tsi e ishi to s ea ith hi Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are sta i o tsi e asking to speak with you.” t he sai i e y to the o e ho to hi “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” st et hi o t his ha to a his is i es he sai “Here are my othe a y othe s o hoe e oes the i of y hea e y athe is y othe a siste a mother.”
i o ta t as e t of i i o t o atho i faith is ase o e atio shi s – e atio shi s that a e ase o o e t st affe tio o it e t oya ty faithf ess i ess tho htf ess o assio e y he f ess e o a e e t s o t st e th ote tio a so a y othe a ities that i e so s to ethe i t a o e es e t a ity o offe s s the eatest of e atio shi s — io of hea t i a s i it ith hi se f the e y a tho a so e of o e ef oh o s o e e e fai s e e fo ets e e o o ises e e ies e e ets s o o isa oi ts s is o e is o siste t a e i o itio a a sto a e othi a ete hi f o e e ea i s i o i s o t eati s i y e i o e s o atte hat t is his at e to o e hat is hy he eate s — to e ite ith hi a to sha e i his o e ef oh
o ho i e ai t i et of e e a o iffe e t aths of ife a o o s y ta ht he the is o of the oss as she o te ate the assio of yo o a t s e ay that a i o thi y i o o atio e ay see yo i a thi s h o h o o es s h ist yo o ho i es a ei s ith yo i the ity of the o y i it o e o fo e e a e e e
hose ho ha e ee a ti e i to es s h ist a ho i e as his is i es e te i to a e fa i y – a fa i y of hi e of o of othe s a siste s i h ist es s ha es the o e of e atio shi s a sho s that t e i shi is ot st a atte of f esh a oo a o tio as so s a a hte s of o t a sfo s a of o e atio shi s a e i es a e o e of oya ty to o fi st a to his i o of i hteo s ess a ea e o yo a t to o i o e a f ie shi o o s o y i it to t a sfo yo hea t i a i to e a e yo to o e f ee y a e e o s y as he o es
that ay es s e t o t of the ho se a sat o y the sea h a e o s athe e a o hi that he ot i to a oat a sat o a the ho e o stoo a o the sho e he s o e to the at e th i a a es sayi “A sower went out to sow. as he so e so e see fe o the ath a i s a e a ate it o e fe o o y o he e it ha itt e soi t s a at o e e a se the soi as ot ee a he the s ose it as s o he a it ithe e fo a of oots o e see fe a o tho s a the tho s e a ho e it t so e see fe o i h soi a o e f it a h e o si ty o thi tyfo hoe e has ea s o ht to hear.”
es s a a e of the so e is ai e at the hea e s of his o he e a e iffe e t ays of a e ti o s o a they o e iffe e t i s of f it a o i y he e is the e i e hea e ho has a sh t i h a e so is tea ha e a i to hat he o she oes t a t to hea he the e is the sha o hea e e o she fai s to thi thi s o t o thi the th o h they a e th hey ay i itia y es o ith a e otio a ea tio t he it ea s off thei i a e s to so ethi e se othe ty e of hea e is the e so ho has a y i te ests o a es t ho a s the a i ity to hea o o ehe hat is t y i o ta t h a e so is fo e e too sy to ay o too eo ie to st y a e itate o o s o e o she ay o so ha that they a e too ti e to e e thi of a ythi e se t thei o he the e is the o e hose i is o e h a e so is at a ti es i i to iste a to ea e o she is e e too o o too sy to ea hey iste i o e to e sta o i es a e to those ho h e fo his o that they ay e sta his i a ha e the st e th to i e a o i to it o yo h e fo o s o
o ho a e the iest ai t ha e a h f to the so ita y o at of the ese t a i e hi ith a a e of e otio a t s e ay that ei a e i itato s of the o s assio e ay e it to e o hei s of his i o ho i es a ei s ith yo i the ity of the o y i it o e o fo e e a e e e
o yo h e fo o s o ai t atthe te s s that es s ta ht a y thi s to those ho a e to iste a ea es s tea hi etho as a e y si e o e e se a a es – sho t sto ies a i a es ta e f o e e y ay ife to o ey hi e t ths a o t the i o of o i e
16 a skill ul artist, esus painted e o ati e pi tures with short and simple words. As busy as we are in this day and age, we still need to ar e out an ample amount o time to listen to the truths o hrist in the gospels, and to learn rom him. his is an e ellent start to ar ing out time to learn the truths of scripture, to think about them, meditate upon them, in order to apply the teachings in one’s daily li ing to be a “doer of the word, not a hearer only” (James 1:22).
he mother o the sons o ebedee approa hed esus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him or something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your le t, in your Kingdom.” esus said in reply, “You do not know what you are asking. an you drink the hali e that I am going to drink?” They said to him, “We can.” He replied, “My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my le t, this is not mine to gi e but is or those or whom it has been prepared by my Father.” When the ten heard this, they be ame indignant at the two brothers. ut esus summoned them and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority o er them elt. ut it shall not be so among you. ather, whoe er wishes to be great among you shall be your ser ant whoe er wishes to be irst among you shall be your sla e. ust so, the Son o an did not ome to be ser ed but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
here are many who seek pla es o honor, position, and prestige. any seem to ha e an un uen hable thirst or ame and re ognition, to seek the limelight and be the enter o attention, to ha e their oi e or opinion heard through a web site or e ample. Should we be surprised to see some o the dis iples o esus thirsting or power, authority, and position? ames and ohn, the sons o ebedee, urged their mother to strike a deal with esus, their aster. hey wanted the distin tion o being in the highest position o authority and power, ne t to esus, o ourse When esus alled the twel e apostles to be his inner ir le o dis iples who would rule on his behal , he did the unthinkable He taught ontrary to their understanding o power and position, by re ersing the order o master and ser ant, lord and sub e t, irst and last
Almighty e er li ing od, who onse rated the irst ruits o your Apostles by the blood o Saint ames, grant, we pray, that your hur h may be strengthened by his on ession o aith and onstantly sustained by his prote tion. hrough our ord esus hrist, your Son, who li es and reigns with you in the unity o the Holy Spirit, one od, or e er and e er. Amen.
What kind o up does the ord ha e in mind or us? or some su h a up entails physi al su ering and the pain ul struggle o martyrdom. ut or many, it entails the long routine o the hristian li e, with all its daily sa ri i es, disappointments, set ba ks, hallenges, struggles, and temptations. As dis iples we must always be ready to lay down our li es in martyrdom or the sake o the gospel and be ready to lay it down ea h and e ery day in the little and big sa ri i es re uired. What makes su h sa ri i e a oy rather than a burden? t is lo e — the kind o lo e whi h od has poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit whi h has been gi en to us re . omans . An early hur h ather summed up esus tea hing with the e pression to ser e is to reign with hrist. We share in od s reign by laying down our li es in humble ser i e and lo e or one another, ust as esus did or our sake. Are you ready to lay down your li e and to ser e others as esus has taught and modeled or us?
n Spain, he is alled l Se or Santiago, the patron saint o horsemen and soldiers, and his great shrine at Santiago de ompostela in that ountry has been a pla e o pilgrimage or enturies. He is one o those that esus alled oanerges, “son o thunder,” the brother o ohn the angelist and the son o ebedee the isherman rom alilee. St. ames the reater and his brother ohn were apparently partners with those other two brothers, eter and Andrew, and li ed in ethsaida, on the north shore o the Sea o alilee. How and where ames irst met esus, we do not know but there is an old legend that makes Salome, his mother, a sister o ary, and i this were the ase, he would ha e known esus rom hildhood. Along with eter and his brother ohn, ames was part o the inner ir le o esus, who witnessed the rans iguration, were witnesses to ertain o His mira les, like the raising o the daughter o airus, and a ompanied Him to the arden o ethsemani. ike his brother, he was a ti e in the work o e angeli ation a ter the death o esus, and one legend, ery unlikely, e en has him going to Spain a ter esus resurre tion. His prominen e and his presen e in erusalem must ha e been well known, or s ar ely a do en years a ter the esurre tion, he be ame in ol ed in the politi al maneu erings o the day and was arrested and e e uted by ing Herod Agrippa. his was ollowed by the arrest o eter also, so his death must ha e been part o a purge o hristian leaders by Agrippa, who saw the new hristian mo ement as a threat to udaism. esus had oretold this kind o ate when He
17 prophesied that James and his brother John would drink of the same chalice of suffering as imself. The two brothers had asked to be seated at the right of Jesus and at is left in is kingdom, and Jesus told them that they would be with im in a far different way than they e pected. James s death is the only biblical record we have of the death of one of the postles, and he was the first of that chosen band to give his life for his Master.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Hear the parable of the sower. The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the Kingdom without understanding it, and the vil ne comes and steals away what was sown in his heart. The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with oy. ut he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away. The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly an iety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. ut the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or si ty or thirty fold.”
This parable of Jesus is a warning to those who hear and who preach the word of God. What makes us ineffective and unresponsive to God s word? reoccupation with other things can distract us from what is truly important and worthwhile. nd letting our hearts and minds be consumed with material things can easily weigh us down and draw us away from the treasure that lasts for eternity. God s word can only take root in a receptive heart which is docile and ready to hear what God has to say. ne lesson is uite clear: the harvest is sure. While some seed will fall by the wayside and some fall on shallow ground and never come to maturity, and some be choked to death by the thorns nonetheless a harvest will come. The seed that falls on good soil, on the heart that is receptive, will reap abundant fruit.
ord, God of our Fathers, who bestowed on aints Joachim and nne this grace, that of them should be born the Mother of your incarnate on, grant, through the prayers of both, that we may attain the salvation you have promised to your people. Through our ord Jesus Christ, your on, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the oly pirit, one God, for ever and ever. men.
To respond to this parable, we need to look at the story as if we are the seed. Many who hear the Gospel never seem to “get it.” The message is forgotten before it ever takes root. tatistically, of all Catholic youth who receive the sacraments disappear somewhere between age 1 and . hallow roots fail to e uip them to take the heat of our secular culture. Then there are the of lifelong, regular churchgoers who, according to a Gallup oll, embrace the values and lifestyles identical to those of their secular neighbors, devoid of anything rooted in the laws of God or the teachings of Jesus Christ. Their Catholic faith has been neutrali ed by poor theology, poor catechesis, and a focus on worldliness. Then there are those who stay away from serious sin, manage to do some good for some people, but all in all produce a mediocre harvest. Finally there are those who are not satisfied with ust getting by. They sink their roots deep into the truths of cripture, tradition, prayer and the sacraments, and as a result produce a bumper crop. o, what kind of seed are you?
cripture passages ( translation) courtesy of the . . Conference of Catholic ishops prayers are from , Catholic ook ublishing, 2 11 information about saints, solemnities, feasts and memorials courtesy of Catholic Culture.
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18 ~ ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR PARISHES ~ Members of our parish community have a wealth of ways to serve and feel a part of the parish family. Committees are formed to educate, enrich our faith, strengthen our parish and support Outreach organizations. We welcome you to join us in the committee(s) of your choice! THE SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL PASTORAL COUNCIL meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month; the Council is advisory in capacity to assist Fr. Michael Lumpe, as Rector, with parish issues, planning and coordination. Parishioners are welcome at Council meetings and can contact Council Chairs to address the Council: Ed Hueckel, 614-329-1801, [email protected]. Members include: Ed Hueckel, President; Nico Franano, Vice President; Michael Elton, President Emeritus; Amanda Gillespie, Secretary; Rev. Mr. James Gorski, Rev. Mr. Thomas Johnston, Nick Farmer, Crystal Bensonhaver, Jake Neal, Tom Boor, Kathleen Tourgeman, Lisa Emrich, Rob Riepenhoff and Ruth Baird.
The CATHEDRAL EVENTS COMMITTEE plans social and fund-raising events throughout the year to foster a sense of community within the Cathedral Community. Meetings are scheduled as needed for any particular event. Contact Mandy Gillespie at [email protected] or 614-604-7780.
The INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE supports the Saint Joseph Cathedral web site, and provides advice and support to the Pastoral Council and the Saint Joseph Cathedral parish on technology related topics. Contact Nick Farmer at 614-706-3347 or [email protected].
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Members of the Cathedral community take part in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy as Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Hospitality Ministers/Greeters and Altar Servers. Review and training sessions are scheduled routinely with advance notification. Please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405- 7770 or [email protected].
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Are you or is someone you know interested in coming into the Catholic faith? RCIA sessions have already begun for this year. For more information about RCIA and the process of becoming a fully-initiated member of the Catholic Church, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at jneal@ saintjosephcathedral.org or (614) 224-1295; or Carol Keene at [email protected] or (614) 657-9528.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) ~ CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: As parents, you are the primary religious educators of your children. Our catechetical classes are here to support you. It is our goal to partner with you and your family along your faith journey. Saint Joseph Cathedral provides a program using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd model for students enrolled in Grades Pre-K - Grade 8 who do not attend a Catholic School. The St. Joseph Cathedral PSR program meets on Sunday mornings in the undercroft from 9:00-10:15 a.m. For more information, please contact Mr. Jake Neal at [email protected] or (614) 224-1295.
SAINT VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY: You can grow spiritually by offering service to those in need. Participate in outreach programs for Saint Joseph Cathedral Back Door Ministry, J.O.I.N. (Joint Organization for Inner-city Needs), and the Jaycee Arms Monthly Lunch Service. For information on how you can help, please contact Renee Shouse at [email protected] or 301-305-9627.
The SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CONCERNS COMMITTEE dedicates its efforts to those who are in need due to hunger and poverty, domestic and family violence, capital punishment, health and bio-ethics issues. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Michael Elton at (614) 405-7770 or [email protected].
The VOCATIONS COMMITTEE prays for vocations of Priests and Religious from our parish, from our Diocese and throughout the world. Through programs, prayer, discussion, and the encouragement of young people, parishioners can make the whole community more “vocation conscious.” The committee meets at 9:00 a.m. on the Third Sunday of the month in the Fulcher Room. Contact Barbara Garick at (614) 877-0168 or [email protected].
YOUNG ADULTS GROUP – (TRIPLE V) - VIA, VERITAS ET VITA: Young adults between the ages of 18 and 40 gather to foster community among fellow parishioners. Meetings are held at least once a month. Contact us via: Facebook – Saint Joseph Cathedral Young Adult Group (http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=194497085915) E-mail: [email protected] if you would like to be included in the e-mail distribution list.
The 50+ GROUP provides experienced adults with spiritual, social, educational, and service activities, as well as fellowship in a welcoming environment. The 50+ Group meets on the second Sunday of each month in the Cathedral Undercroft following the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Adults age 50 and up are all welcome! For more information, contact Ruth Baird at [email protected]. UPDATED: April 12, 2019 19 ~ Taking Place in our Parish ~ SOCKS AND SHOES: Help us put a basic necessity of socks and shoes on the feet of some of the neediest children of families in Columbus served by the Saint Vincent Family Center. How can you help? Purchase new socks and new athletic shoes/sneakers for children who are in pre-school and elementary school; these range in size from Youth 11 to Adult 6-7. The most popular sizes are Youth 11 and 12, and Adult 1. Bring the new socks and shoes to the Cathedral, July 20/21 and 27/28 and we’ll deliver them. THANK YOU for caring for children in need!!!
BISHOP BRENNAN WILL CELEBRATE THE JULY 22 BIMONTHLY MASS OF HEALING AND HEALING SERVICE AT THE CATHEDRAL which will begin at 6:30 p.m. All persons who seek Christ’s healing are invited and encouraged to attend. For questions, please call us at (614) 224-1295. ~ In, Around and Near the Diocese of Columbus ~ ATTENTION, ALL CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN ENTERING 9TH-12TH GRADE. Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend the Annual Quo Vadis Retreat to spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord’s call in your life while having fun. Quo Vadis is led by priests and seminarians of the Diocese and is supported by the Diocesan Office of Vocations. It will include sports, bonfire, talks about the priesthood and Adoration. Quo Vadis will be held from July 28-31 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center. The cost of the retreat is $40.00. If you are interested, please contact Michael Haemmerle at Columbusquovadis@gmail. com or go to https://faceforwardcolumbus.com/quo-vadis.
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO THE JOSEPHINUM 4-MILER! The Friends of the Josephinum invites adults and children of all ages to a 4-mile run/walk at Glacier Ridge Metro Park at 8:00 a.m. on September 21. Walk/run at your own pace and enjoy a September morning in the park! Strollers are welcome; children in strollers do not need to be registered as participants. This professionally run event is open to the public; free parking is available. Participants receive great takeaways, including wine or jam and bread. Register now to receive a family discount or early registration rate! Register at m3ssports. com (click “events” then “Josephinum 4-Miler”). Proceeds benefit seminarians of the Pontifical College Josephinum. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Debbie Coleman at [email protected].
BETHESDA HEALING MINISTRY-POST ABORTION HEALING: Are you grieving because of the loss of your child? Have you perhaps, lost someone close to you because of your abortion? Although identifying and acknowledging your loss is painful, it is an important step toward the healing of your grief. You are not alone. Those who participate in Bethesda Healing Ministry have been on this healing journey, perhaps a few months or many years. We will receive you with open and empathetic hearts. Our prayers for you make us friends. We invite you to join us. Bethesda Healing Ministry confidential phone lines at 614-309-2651 or 614-309-0157 or visit our website at www.bethesdahealing.org.
THEOLOGY ON TAP COOKOUT KICKOFF – Thursday, August 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join Bishop Robert Brennan and numerous young adult and young professional groups from around the Diocese of Columbus as the Columbus Theology on Tap hosts their annual cookout to kick off the new season. There will be food, beverages, fun, and deep discussion. For more information, go to https://columbuscatholic.org/theology-on-tap.
DIOCESAN YOUNG ADULT RETREAT – Saturday, August 10 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center. This peer-led young adult retreat is aptly titled the “Spirit at Work Retreat” and will give young adults in their 20s/30s an opportunity to step back and reflect on how God and the Holy Spirit is at work in their lives. There will be elements of prayer, talks, personal reflection, and small group sharing, each carefully considering God’s presence in our lives and how that informs our decision-making process during times of difficult decisions and transitions. The daylong retreat is $25.00 per person, but there are also options to come out Friday evening to spend more time relaxing, reflecting, and connecting with other young adults. For information or to register, go to https://columbuscatholic.org/young-adult-retreats.
OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION PILGRIMAGE Candlelight Procession and Outdoor Vigil Mass Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Into Heaven. Registration is still open! Please promptly register in order for us to have a head count and maintain both bus reservations (regular and handicap – same as in 2018). • Bottled Water, Candles & Itinerary with general map will be distributed upon arrival to Carey • Snacks may accompany you during our trip or time spent in Carey • Depart from Holy Family Church promptly at 5:45 p.m. (please arrive at 5:15 p.m.) and leave Carey at 11:30 p.m. • Lawn chairs must include a name tag and can easily be stored in the bus until Mass time Additional information can be obtained from Mary Gamble at 614-221-4323 ext. 103 or holyfamilycolumbus@gmail. com. Check or Money Order payable to Holy Family Church (Carey Pilgrimage in notation) and send to 584 W. Broad 1 Street, Columbus, OH 43215. This is an annual event you must be a part of! Only 1 ⁄2 hours away from Holy Family Church. Leave the smooth and dependable transportation up to us. Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing evening with people you know in addition to new faces, being transformed in a state of awe. 20 PLEASE KEEP THESE PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS: Tim Acton, Mary Antonelli, Jack Beckman, Carrie Boor,PLEASE Christopher KEEP Clark,THESE Larry PARISHIONERS Edwards, Thom INGall, YOUR Dr. Lianna PRAYERS: Goetz, FrankTim cton Houchins,, ar ntonelli,Ruth Harper, ack Tanya Beckman, Ingle, Gloria arrie Jefferson, Boor, hristopher Chris Katanyuta, lark, arr Anna dwards Katanyuta,, Thom Denise all, r Lager, ianna Mary oet , McNellis, Frank Sharon Houchins, Merhar, uth Maria arpe Paras,r, Tan a Linda Pauley, ngle, Susan loria Bateman efferson, Severs, hris David atan uta, Simmons, nna Katie atan uta, Finneran enise Slattery, ager, Michael ar Sonderman, cNellis, Sharon Sandra erhar, Valencia, aria Mark Watkins, aras, inda Matthew aule , Watkins, Susan and Bateman Dora Zweydorff. Se ers, a id Simmons, atie inneran Slatter , ichael Sonderman, Sandra alencia, ark Watkins, atthew Watkins, and ora we dorff DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CATHEDRAL ALMS FOR THE POOR BOX? Located in the wall near the Broad StreetDO YOU entrance, KNOW this boxABOUT and the THE funds CATHEDRAL you provide are ALMS important. FOR THEAt the POOR Cathedral, BOX? these ocated Alms forin thethe wallPoor neargo to the pay forBroad the food Street that entrance, is distributed this bo daily and at the the funds Cathedral ou pro ide to the arepoor important and needy t – theup to athedral 150 food these bags lms (usually for thecontaining oor go a sandwich,to pa for fruit, the foodchips th &at cookie, is distributed bottled water), dail at and the on athedral many winter to the days, poor hot and coffee need and – uphot tococoa. foodHelp bagsus provide usuall this mostcontaining basic necessity a sandwich, – food fruit, – to chips those incookie, need bybottled donating water , to ourand poor on man box. winter da s hot coffee and hot cocoa elp us pro ide this most basic necessit – food – to those in need b donating to our poor bo
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The focus of today’s visit by Jesus to the home of Martha and Mary is on many other issues and items usually. Nevertheless, as is always the case in Holy Scripture, there is a stewardship message for us here. We could cite hospitality as both Martha and Mary in their own ways welcome Jesus and make Him at ease. The fi rst and main message for us is that the Lord was welcomed into their home. Each of us is a potential home for Jesus. Do we welcome Him? Or are we too busy with our own pursuits, our own distractions, to fi nd a time each day to welcome the Lord into our homes, our very being? There are so many people who cannot seem to fi nd time for the Lord. They are so busy that Jesus never even gets into their houses. Rather than debate whether Martha or Mary do the right thing, we should fi rst make sure that our Savior is welcomed into our hearts each and every day. (www.thecatholicsteward.com)
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YOUR OFFERTORY IS A GIFT TO GOD: If your Off ertory is not made electronically, please use your parish Off ertory envelope to thoughtfully, prayerfully choose your gift and present it eagerly to Our Lord. Many times, families will ask for a letter stating that they are registered, participating members of our parishes in order to become a Godparent, Confi rmation Sponsor or simply to enroll in one of our Catholic schools. Using our electronic giving or envelope system makes our job easier and allows us to honestly say, “Yes! This family is registered and actively participating here in our parish!” YOUR OFFERING TO GOD ~ THANK YOU!
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