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27 August. Feast of Saint Monica She Is the Patron Saint of Alcoholics
Daily Saints - 27 August. Feast of Saint Monica She is the patron saint of alcoholics, alcoholism, difficult marriages, disappointing children, homemakers, housewives, married women, wives, mothers, victims of adultery or unfaithfulness, victims of verbal abuse, widows. Because of her name and place of birth, Monica is assumed to have been born in Thagaste (present-day Souk Ahras, Algeria). She is believed to have been a Berber on the basis of her name. She was married early in life to Patricius, a Roman pagan, who held an official position in Tagaste. Patricius had a violent temper and appears to have been of dissolute habits; apparently, his mother was the same way. Patricius' mother lived with the couple and the duo's temper flares proved to be a constant challenge to young Monica. Monica's alms, deeds, and prayer habits annoyed Patricius, but it is said that he always held her in respect. Monica’s prayers and example finally won her husband and mother-in-law to Christianity. Her husband died in 371, one year after his baptism. Monica had three children who survived infancy: sons Augustine and Navigius and daughter Perpetua. Unable to secure baptism for them, she grieved heavily when Augustine fell ill. In her distress she asked Patricius to allow Augustine to be baptized; he agreed, then withdrew this consent when the boy recovered. But Monica's joy and relief at Augustine's recovery turned to anxiety as he misspent his renewed life being wayward. He was finally sent to school at Madauros. As time passed, Perpetua and Navigius entered the religious life, but unfortunately, Augustine became lazy and uncouth. -
“So Many Voices”: the Piety of Monica, Mother of Augustine MATTHEW HASTE
JDFM 4.1 (2013): 6-10 “So many voices”: The Piety of Monica, Mother of Augustine MATTHEW HASTE In The History of St. Monica, Émile often built on hagiographic depictions, are common in Matthew 6 Haste is a PhD Bougaud (1823–1888) introduced the many Catholic biographies of Augustine’s mother. candidate his subject with the lofty claim that At the other end of the spectrum, modern secular in Biblical readers should sing such a biography scholars have examined Monica from seemingly every Spirituality at 1 the Southern rather than read it. Believing Monica angle and yet few have focused on her personal piety. Baptist had possessed “the most beautiful love From Elizabeth Clark’s literary theory study of the Theological Seminary in that perhaps ever existed,” Bougaud “Monica-functions” in Confessions to Anne-Marie Bow- Louisville, Kentucky, where he also serves in Ministry encouraged mothers to look to her ery’s conclusion that Monica provides “the feminine Connections. He previously example and recognize “how divine face of Christ,” many of these works reveal more about served as the Adult is the strength with which God has the presuppositions of the author than Monica.7 Discipleship Pastor of Living endowed them in the interest of their Modern readers of Augustine’s may Hope Baptist Church in Confessions 2 Bowling Green, Kentucky. children’s eternal salvation.” While wonder if there are other options for appreciating this such a statement may sound admi- fourth-century woman. To put it more bluntly, one rable, Bougaud goes on to explain might ask, “What can an evangelical Protestant learn that a mother’s divine strength con- from Monica, the mother of Augustine?” This essay will sists of her ability to bring about her endeavor to answer that question by examining the life children’s salvation through her own and piety of Monica as set forth in Confessions, with steadfast will.3 Bougaud continues, particular reference to her final days recounted in Book “As regards the life of the body, a 9.17–37. -
2-22- the Four Last Things
St. Mark Seeker’s Study Guide February 22, 2017: The Four Last Things – Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell The Four Last Things, death, judgment, heaven and hell, are realities of human life. Although our end in this world is not the most attractive topic of conversation, Christians should understand that death is a passage to new life. The Communion of the Saints is the unity of baptized Christians with all who have gone before us in the oneness of God. As Christians, we don’t just prepare for death, but we live that new life today in the sanctifying grace of our God. As we consider the Four Last things, we should do so in the context of faith. Death The Christian Life and Death: The dying should be given attention and care to help them live their last moments in dignity and peace. Assisted suicide or euthanasia are not a morally responsible use of life. The dying should be accompanied and supported. No one ought to feel that they are a burden to others. Part of the challenge of the spiritual life is to both learn to love and to be loved. Why is it harder to be loved? Prayer for the Dying: The dying will be helped by the prayer of their relatives, who must see to it that the sick receive at the proper time the Sacraments that prepare them to meet the living God” (CCC, no. 2299). Death: The final article of the Creed proclaims our belief in everlasting life. At the Catholic Rite of Commendation of the Dying, sometimes prayed at the Anointing of the Sick, we sometimes hear this prayer: “Go forth, Christian soul, from this world... -
Part 1--The Remembrance of Death
Part 1--The Remembrance of Death Part 1--The Remembrance of Death A TREATISE (UNFINISHED) UPON THESE WORDS OF HOLY SCRIPTURE Memorare novissima, & in aeternum non peccabis “Remember the last things, & thou shalt never sin.”—Ecclus. 7 . Made about the year of our Lord 1522, by Sir Thomas More then knight, and one of the Privy Council of King Henry VIII, and also Under-Treasurer of England. If there were any question among men whether the words of holy Scripture or the doctrine of any secular author were of greater force and effect to the weal and profit of man’s soul (though we should let pass so many short and weighty words spoken by the mouth of our Saviour Christ Himself, to Whose heavenly wisdom the wit of none earthly creature can be comparable) yet this only text written by the wise man in the seventh chapter of Ecclesiasticus is such that it containeth more fruitful advice and counsel to the forming and framing of man’s manners in virtue and avoiding of sin, than many whole and great volumes of the best of old philosophers or any other that ever wrote in secular literature. Long would it be to take the best of their words and compare it with these words of holy Writ. Let us consider the fruit and profit of this in itself: which thing, well advised and pondered, shall well declare that of none whole volume of secular literature shall arise so very fruitful doctrine. For what would a man give for a sure medicine that were of such strength that it should all his life keep him from sickness, namely 1 if he might by the avoiding of sickness be sure to continue his life one hundred years? So is it now that these words giveth us all a sure medicine (if we forsloth 2 not the receiving) by which we shall keep from sickness, not the body, which none health may long keep from death (for die we must in few years, live we never so long), but the soul, which here preserved from the sickness of sin, shall after this eternally live in joy and be preserved from the deadly life of everlasting pain. -
Saint Cecilia Parish Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
90 Church Street Saint Cecilia Parish Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 Parish Office: 973-627-0313 Website: st-cecilia.org — Office: [email protected] Fax: 973-627-4811 To Contact: Fr. Zig: Ext. 12 or [email protected] Fr. Matt: Ext 15 or [email protected] - Fr. Adam: Ext 14 or [email protected] School: 973-627-6003 CCD Office: 973-627-0313 Ext. 17 Rev. Sigmund Peplowski MASSES PASTOR Weekends Rev. Mateusz Darlak Saturday: 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm PAROCHIAL VICAR Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am Rev. Adam Wasowski 10:45 am and 12:15 pm PAROCHIAL VICAR 5:00 pm (Vietnamese) Holydays Seminarian Angel Torres Vigil 4:30 pm 6:30 am, 8:00 am & 7:00 pm Mrs. Janet Maulbeck BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Weekday Schedule: and YOUTH PROTECTION/ SAFE ENVIRONMENT Monday - Friday COORDINATOR 6:30 am & 8:00 am Saturday Mr. James Clancy 8:00 am followed by Novena DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Confessions Saturdays 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm Mrs. Ann Mitchell CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY PRINCIPAL All Catholic Churches in the United States require from and 6:30 pm Catholics serving as a Godparent for Baptism or a sponsor Any time by appointment Mrs. Diane Boykow for Confirmation a certificate of eligibility. This document CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR certifies that the Godparent/sponsor is a registered member of the parish, attends Holy Mass, approaches the sacra- Susan Brennan Mr. Charles Linnell ments regularly and contributes to the support of the TRUSTEE MUSIC DIRECTOR Church via the Sunday offering envelope program or “Parish Pay”. It is the responsibility of the individual to James Gallagher meet these requirements as listed in the Code of Canon TRUSTEE Law , #874. -
Monica Was Married in an Arranged Marriage at a Young Age to Patricius, an Older Man Who Served As a Roman Civil Servant and Did Not Share His Wife’S Religion
Monica was married in an arranged marriage at a young age to Patricius, an older man who served as a Roman civil servant and did not share his wife’s religion. Together, they raised 3 children: Augustine, Nagivius, and Perpetua although they did not always see eye-to-eye as to what was best for their children. As a Catholic, Monica wanted to have her children baptized, but he would have nothing of it. Patricius had a volatile temper but did not take his anger out with physical violence towards his family. Although married life was difficult for Monica, she maintained a cheerful disposition and prayed for the conversion of her pagan husband. Monica’s prayer, witness and counsel helped other wives who found themselves in similar circumstances with equally difficult husbands.i In time, Monica’s prayers for her husband bore rich fruit. He was baptized into the Church a year before his death in 371. Augustine, the oldest of the three children was fifteen. Monica, now a single mother, dedicated the rest of her life to raising her children alone. Augustine soon began to assert his independence and became the new focus of Monica’sprayers. He fathered a child out of wedlock and Monica was not at all happy with the woman he chose to live with. He began to practice the false religion of Manichaeism which further upset her Christian sensitivities. Her first impulse was to shun her son. Like Saint Joseph, troubled over Mary, peace came after a dream that strengthened her conviction that her son would eventually come around. -
SCB Text 14/1 5/3/02 10:06 Am Page 51
SCB text 14/1 5/3/02 10:06 am Page 51 S & CB (2002), 14, 51–77 0954–4194 JAN J. BOERSEMA Why is Francis of Assisi the patron saint of ecologists? In 1967 the historian Lynn White proposed St. Francis as a patron saint for ecologists. In this article I subject his recommendation to a critical analysis. I set out by reviewing the arguments presented by White in favour of Francis as ecology’s patron saint and go on to consider whether White’s portrait of St. Francis is accurate. This takes us back to the medieval setting of St. Francis’ life and to written sources of that era, and brings us to a consideration of the difference between saints and ecologists/ environmental scientists. My conclusion from this comparison is that this medieval man’s outlook on the natural world is realms apart from that held by practitioners of modern ecology and environmental science, but perhaps less far removed from the perspectives of self-styled ‘deep ecologists’. Has Francis then rightly become the patron saint of those for whom ecology (in the sense of the environmental issue) has become a new religion, but wrongly for ‘ordinary’ ecologists and other environmental scientists? Can St. Francis still serve as a source of inspiration for the latter, or are they not in need of a patron? Finally, the question of whether this is more than merely a historical or terminological issue is addressed. Keywords: St. Francis; patron saint; saints and nature; ecology; environmental scientist; spiritual life. Introduction “I propose Francis as a patron saint for ecologists”. -
Reflections Volume 68
1 Reflections Volume 68 International Catholic Family Newsletter AprilSept 2021 Are You Living‘ in the Flesh? The New Stigmata Saint of India Who Levitated The Silent Addiction to Technology The Real Easter Hallelujah Message Blessing to All: By: Richard Pickard “For those who live according to the flesh are concerned with the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit with the things of the spirit.” (Romans 8:5) St. Paul was not talking about us acting as people created by God, but to those who have closed themselves to only matters of the flesh. He is talking about people who live only to satisfy their own desires. They care not for others, except for what others can do for them to satisfy their desires. In Philippians 1:21–24 we see a better example from St. Paul on the true meaning of Romans 8:5. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart [that is, to die and leave behind the body] and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account.” Paul wants to help others understand the eternal and joyful salvation that Christ has to offer. Our life on earth is a series of frustrations, pains, sicknesses, hardships, and mental anguish when we live without the Spirit of Christ within us. -
Appendix 8 — Formulas of Catholic Doctrine
Appendix 8 — Formulas of Catholic Doctrine Appendix 8 — Formulas of Catholic Doctrine The Two Great Commandments of Love Ten Commandments (CCC Part 3, Section 2) (CCC 2196) 1. I am the LORD your God: you shall 1. You shall love the Lord your God not have strange gods before me. with all your heart, with all your 2. You shall not take the name of the soul, and with all your mind. LORD your God in vain. 2. You shall love your neighbor as 3. Remember to keep holy the LORD’s yourself. Day. 4. Honor your father and your mother. The Golden Rule (Mt. 7:12) (CCC 1970) 5. You shall not kill. Do to others as you would have them do to 6. You shall not commit adultery. you. 7. You shall not steal. The Theological Virtues (CCC 1841) 8. You shall not bear false witness 1. Faith against your neighbor. 2. Hope 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s 3. Charity wife. 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s The Cardinal Virtues (CCC 1805) goods. 1. Prudence 2. Justice The Beatitudes (CCC 1716; Mt. 5:3-12) 3. Fortitude Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the 4. Temperance kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will The Gifts of the Holy Spirit (CCC 1831) be comforted. 1. Wisdom Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit 2. Understanding the earth. 3. Counsel Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for 4. Fortitude righteousness, for they will be 5. Knowledge satisfied. -
Pleasures of Gluttony Los Placeres De La Codicia Os Prazeres Da Gula
Pleasures of Gluttony Los placeres de la Codicia Os prazeres da Gula Burçin EROL 1 Abstract: In the late Middle Ages, especially in England, displaying an abundance of food and feasting became not only an act of pleasure but also a means of establishing status and wealth, despite gluttony being one of the seven deadly sins. In the fourteenth century – due to various reasons such as increased population, crop failure, the Black Death, and the disruption of food production by warfare – feasting, the displaying of food, and indulgence in gluttony was an indicator of wealth, riches, and high status for the upper class or the social climber as it is well indicated in the works of Chaucer and some of his contemporaries. Resumo: Especialmente na Idade Média Tardia, na Inglaterra, demonstrações de comida abundante e ceias se tornaram não somente um prazer, mas uma representação do estabelecimento de status e riqueza, apesar da gula ser proclamada um dos sete pecados capitais. No século XIV, devido a várias calamidades, como crescimento populacional, problemas na colheita , a peste negra e a quebra da produção de comida, o fornecimento e a ostentação de comida e indulgencia na gula foi um indicador de riqueza grande status para a classe alta ou para ascendentes sociais, como bem indicada nos trabalhos de Chaucer e alguns de seus contemporâneos. Keywords: Seven Deadly Sins – Gluttony – Pleasure – Middle English Literature. Palavras-chaves: Sete Pecados Capitais – Gula – Prazer – Literatura em Inglês Médio. 1 Prof. Dr., Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Letters, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. E-mail: [email protected] . -
Sunday of Divine Mercy by USCCB
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. -Psalm 118 Sunday of Divine Mercy by USCCB Saint Faustina: Mankind’s need for the This was precisely the time when those message of Divine Mercy took on dire urgency ideologies of evil, nazism and communism, in the 20th Century, when civilization began to were taking shape. Sister Faustina became the experience an “eclipse of the sense of God” herald of the one message capable of off- and, therefore to lose the understanding of the setting the evil of those ideologies, that fact sanctity and inherent dignity of human life. In that God is mercy—the truth of the merciful the 1930s, Jesus chose a humble Polish nun, St. Christ. And for this reason, when I was called Maria Faustina Kowalska, to receive private to the See of Peter, I felt impelled to pass on revelations concerning Divine Mercy that were those experiences of a fellow Pole that deserve recorded in her Diary. St. John Paul II explains: a place in the treasury of the universal Church. —Pope Saint John Paul II, Memory and Identity (2005) (continued on page 3) Dear Brothers and Sisters, in our continuing catechesis on prayer, we now consider the place of the Blessed Virgin Most Reverend Robert W. McElroy Mary in the life of prayer. All Christian Bishop of San Diego prayer is modelled on Jesus’ own prayer. Most Reverend John Dolan As the incarnate Son, he not only teaches Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego us to pray, but as the Mediator between Most Reverend Ramon Bejarano God and man he constantly intercedes Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego for us before the Father. -
PARISH of OUR LADY IMMACULATE, WHITSTABLE CT5 2DY with St
PARISH OF OUR LADY IMMACULATE, WHITSTABLE CT5 2DY with St. Joseph’s, Chestfield CT5 3LD Parish Priest :Rev. Father Kevin St. Aubyn Presbytery :37, Kingsdown Park, Whitstable. CT5 2DE Tel:272758 Permanent Deacon :Rev. Deacon Dan Mulcahy Address :Willow Cottage, Ridgeway, Chestfield. CT5 3JT Tel:792660 Parish Social Centre :15A, Castle Road, Whitstable. CT5 2DY Parish Social Centre :Custodian/Bookings: Mrs Annemarie McCabe 07928717226 Gift Aid Co-Ordinator :Mr. David Wiles - [email protected] 07710868595 Safeguarding Representative :Mrs Claire [email protected] 07717290482 Health & Safety Representative :Mrs. Lesley Wiles - [email protected] 07594485503 Parish School :St Mary’s School, Northwood Road, CT5 2DY Tel:272692 Parish Bereavement Group :Mrs Li s beth Scoones 07935159687 E-mail address :[email protected] Parish Website :www.rcourladywhitstable.org.uk Diocesan Website :www.rcsouthwark.co.uk EWTN Catholic TV :Sky Channel 588 Notices for the Bulletin :To be submitted please by 7.30 pm on Wednesday TWENTY- EIGHT SUNDAY: (Cycle C) Psalter Week 4 13TH October 2019 SATURDAY: 12 OCT Hymn Nos: 547. 215. 512 Holy, Holy: 470 Confessions: 5.30 – 5.45 pm 06.00 pm: (1st Mass of Sunday): Deceased members of THURSDAY: 17 OCT: St Ignatius of Antioch the Diamond family, RIP 10.00 am: Philip & Elizabeth Halliday, RIP ADORATION: 10.30am - 12.00 noon SUNDAY 13 OCT FRIDAY 18 OCT: St Luke. Evangelist 08:30 am:(Chestfield): Norman O Hare, RIP 09.40 am: Morning Prayer 10.30 am: All our Parishioners 10: 00 am: Eucharistic Service MONDAY: 14 OCT SATURDAY: 19 OCT 10.00 am: Eucharistic Service Confessions: 5.30 – 5.45 pm TUESDAY: 15 OCT: St Theresa of Avila 06.00 pm: (1st Mass of Sunday): Michael and Aileen 11.00 am: MICHAEL CARNEY, RIP: REQUIEM MASS Barrass, RIP WEDNESDAY: 16 OCT SUNDAY: 20 OCT 10.00 am: (Chestfield): Rosary for World Peace.