Sunday, August 4, 2013
Friday, June 29, 2012
Moonlite Talk
“Dear sons and daughters,
I feel your voices! Mine is just one lone voice, but it sums up the voice of the whole world.
And here, in fact, all the world is represented here tonight. It could even be said that even the moon hastens close tonight, that from above, it might watch this spectacle that not even St Peter's Basilica, over its four centuries of history, has ever been able to witness.
We ask for a great day of peace. Yes, of peace! 'Glory to God, and peace to men of goodwill.'' If I asked you, if I could ask of each one of you: where are you from? The children of Rome, especially represented here, would respond: ah, we are the closest of children, and you're our bishop. Well, then, sons and daughters of Rome, always remember that you represent 'Roma, caput mundi' ['Rome, the capital of the world'] which through the design of Providence it has been called to be across the centuries.
My own person counts for nothing -- it's a brother who speaks to you, become a father by the will of our Lord, but all together, fatherhood and brotherhood and God's grace, give honor to the impressions of this night, which are always our feelings, which now we express before heaven and earth: faith, hope, love, love of God, love of brother, all aided along the way in the Lord's holy peace for the work of the good. And so, let us continue to love each other, to look out for each other along the way: to welcome whoever comes close to us, and set aside whatever difficulty it might bring.
When you head home, find your children. Hug and kiss your children and tell them: 'This is the hug and kiss of the Pope.' And when you find them with tears to dry, give them a good word. Give anyone who suffers a word of comfort. Tell them 'The Pope is with us especially in our times of sadness and bitterness.' And then, all together, may we always come alive -- whether to sing, to breathe, or to cry, but always full of trust in Christ, who helps us and hears us, let us continue along our path.”
Pope John XXIII
I feel your voices! Mine is just one lone voice, but it sums up the voice of the whole world.
And here, in fact, all the world is represented here tonight. It could even be said that even the moon hastens close tonight, that from above, it might watch this spectacle that not even St Peter's Basilica, over its four centuries of history, has ever been able to witness.
We ask for a great day of peace. Yes, of peace! 'Glory to God, and peace to men of goodwill.'' If I asked you, if I could ask of each one of you: where are you from? The children of Rome, especially represented here, would respond: ah, we are the closest of children, and you're our bishop. Well, then, sons and daughters of Rome, always remember that you represent 'Roma, caput mundi' ['Rome, the capital of the world'] which through the design of Providence it has been called to be across the centuries.
My own person counts for nothing -- it's a brother who speaks to you, become a father by the will of our Lord, but all together, fatherhood and brotherhood and God's grace, give honor to the impressions of this night, which are always our feelings, which now we express before heaven and earth: faith, hope, love, love of God, love of brother, all aided along the way in the Lord's holy peace for the work of the good. And so, let us continue to love each other, to look out for each other along the way: to welcome whoever comes close to us, and set aside whatever difficulty it might bring.
When you head home, find your children. Hug and kiss your children and tell them: 'This is the hug and kiss of the Pope.' And when you find them with tears to dry, give them a good word. Give anyone who suffers a word of comfort. Tell them 'The Pope is with us especially in our times of sadness and bitterness.' And then, all together, may we always come alive -- whether to sing, to breathe, or to cry, but always full of trust in Christ, who helps us and hears us, let us continue along our path.”
Pope John XXIII
Prayer in Honor of Those Whom Jesus Loved
Jesus who loved the Samaritan woman,
outcast proclaimer of your name,
let us love and support all those
who proclaim your name
to the gay and lesbian community.
Jesus who loved the lepers whom others called unclean,
let us see the glory of creation
everywhere, in everyone.
Jesus who loved the one condemned with him
and promised him heaven by virtue of his faith,
give us the faith to broaden our vision
of the reign of God.
Jesus who loved the hemorrhaging woman,
long ignored and thought to be intrinsically disordered,
give us hearts large enough to embrace
those whom the world calls bent.
Jesus who loved the tax collector the community feared,
enable us to put down our fear of those
who are different from ourselves.
Jesus who loved the Roman soldier,
foreigner and oppressor,
help us to love those who make exiles
of our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters.
Jesus who loves us in all our humanness, all our glories,
enable us to love those
whose glories we have failed to see.
You who called women disciples in a male world,
who confronted leaders of the synagogue
with their sins of injustice,
who sent out your disciples to the whole world,
give us the courage to stand with
our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters,
their families and those who minister to them.
Give us the grace
to confront their rejection,
to ease their loneliness,
to calm their fears and
to belie their sense of abandonment.
Give us all the grace to own our sexual identity,
whatever its orientation,
as another manifestation of your goodness.
Give us the vision to recognize and reject
the homophobia around us and in our own hearts, as well.
May we and the church of Jesus
open our hearts and homes and sanctuaries
to the gay and lesbian community,
to the glory of God they bring in new voice,
with different face.
Let us bless the God of differences.
Amen.
by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB
outcast proclaimer of your name,
let us love and support all those
who proclaim your name
to the gay and lesbian community.
Jesus who loved the lepers whom others called unclean,
let us see the glory of creation
everywhere, in everyone.
Jesus who loved the one condemned with him
and promised him heaven by virtue of his faith,
give us the faith to broaden our vision
of the reign of God.
Jesus who loved the hemorrhaging woman,
long ignored and thought to be intrinsically disordered,
give us hearts large enough to embrace
those whom the world calls bent.
Jesus who loved the tax collector the community feared,
enable us to put down our fear of those
who are different from ourselves.
Jesus who loved the Roman soldier,
foreigner and oppressor,
help us to love those who make exiles
of our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters.
Jesus who loves us in all our humanness, all our glories,
enable us to love those
whose glories we have failed to see.
You who called women disciples in a male world,
who confronted leaders of the synagogue
with their sins of injustice,
who sent out your disciples to the whole world,
give us the courage to stand with
our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters,
their families and those who minister to them.
Give us the grace
to confront their rejection,
to ease their loneliness,
to calm their fears and
to belie their sense of abandonment.
Give us all the grace to own our sexual identity,
whatever its orientation,
as another manifestation of your goodness.
Give us the vision to recognize and reject
the homophobia around us and in our own hearts, as well.
May we and the church of Jesus
open our hearts and homes and sanctuaries
to the gay and lesbian community,
to the glory of God they bring in new voice,
with different face.
Let us bless the God of differences.
Amen.
by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
World Day of Peace Message, 1976
"Peace expresses itself only in peace, a peace which is not seperate from the demands of justice, but which is fostered by personal sacrifice, clemency, mercy & love."
Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Edward Cardinal Mooney
The galero of Edward Cardinal Mooney hanging from the ceiling of Blessed sacrament Cathedral in Detroit.Saint Francis of Assisi
"All the darkness in the world can't extinguish the light from a single candle."
Friday, September 11, 2009
FD NY
One this day of mourning, that many of us remember so vividly.
Remember the 342 New York City Fire Fighters who died in the line of duty.
Remember the 342 New York City Fire Fighters who died in the line of duty.
Monday, August 31, 2009
"I have to tell you that in light of the Gospel and Catholic principles, this logic of division makes no sence. Jesus came to break down barriers. He died to proclaim universal brotherhood; this central point of His teaching is charity - that is, the love that binds all human beings to Him as the elder brother and binds us all with Him to the Father."Blessed Pope John XXIII
Pentecost Homily
1944
Friday, August 28, 2009
Peace
Peace is the first condition of true progress. Peace is indispensable so that indviduals and peoples may live in freedom. At the same time, peace is conditioned by the guarantee that all individuals and peoples are assured the right to liberty, truth, justice and ove.
Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Let us pray for the souls of Jonathan Croom and Lt. Charles 'Chip' McCarthy of the Buffalo Fire Department who died in the line of Duty Monday as well as three Russian Fire Fighters who were killed in a blast Saturday.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon them
May they and all the souls of our faithfully departed through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Saint Florian Pray For Us and Watch Over all FireFighters
Monday, August 24, 2009
Diversity
Recently it has come to my attention that a teen in Michigan was beaten for being gay.
Where is the compassion, respect, understanding for people different than ourselves?
If parents do not teach children diversity - Then they have failed.
Where is the compassion, respect, understanding for people different than ourselves?
If parents do not teach children diversity - Then they have failed.
Ghandi
"Great minds talk about ideas. Average minds talk about objects. Little minds talk about other people."
Off The Wall - But Should Be Shared
On her radio show recently, Dr. Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.
The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative.
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Law and how to follow them.
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. The passage clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two differentcrops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal
The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative.
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Law and how to follow them.
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. The passage clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?
9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two differentcrops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal
Confused
"What is my state of mind? Am I Hamlet? Or Don Quixote? One on the left? On the right? I don’t feel like I have been properly understood (non misento indovonato.) I have two dominate feelings. (Superabundo gaudio.)
I am filled with comfort. With all Our affliction, I am overjoyed. (2nd Corinthians 7:4)
Pope Paul VI
1975
Friday, August 21, 2009
Violence
"Violence destroys what it claims to defend; the dignity the freedom of human beings. Violence is a crime against humanity, for it destroys the very fabric of our society. To all of you who are listening I say: do not support violence: do not believe in violence. It is not the way of the Catholic Church. Believe in peace and forgiveness and love, for they are Christ."
Pope John Paul II
Northern Ireland
1979
Pope John Paul II
Northern Ireland
1979
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Criticism
"I do not despise criticism, & I shall be most careful not to think badly of critics or treat them with disrespect. On the contrary, I shall love it. I shall study new systems of thought, their continual evolution & their trends; criticism for me is light, is truth, & their is only one truth, the supreme truth of Christ can not ultimately be in conflict with other truths.
But I shall alwas try to introduce into discussions, in which too often ill-considered enthusiasms & deceptive appearances have a part to play, a great moderation, harmony, balance, and serenity of judgement, allied to a prudent & cautious brood mindedness."
Blessed Pope John XXIII
But I shall alwas try to introduce into discussions, in which too often ill-considered enthusiasms & deceptive appearances have a part to play, a great moderation, harmony, balance, and serenity of judgement, allied to a prudent & cautious brood mindedness."
Blessed Pope John XXIII
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Canon 1752
The salvation of souls, which must always be the supreme law in the Church, is to be kept before one’s eyes.
1983 Code of Canon Law
1983 Code of Canon Law
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