Saturday, July 15, 2017
Rome Quotes
"Those who tell the Truth love you. Those who tell you what you want to hear love themselves."
-Mother Angelica
-Mother Angelica
Friday, July 14, 2017
FSSP PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND (August 10 Deadline for Registration)
Do Not Miss Out on the Best Pilgrimage of Your Life
Above
is an image of the Holy Family. See where they lived and labored and walk where they walked. Visit their home in Nazareth, a short walk up the hill from the Basilica of the Annunciation.
A TLM pilgrimage is not to be missed. The next Traditional Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land is an Advent Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, November 26 - December 9, 2017.
A TLM pilgrimage is not to be missed. The next Traditional Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land is an Advent Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, November 26 - December 9, 2017.
Some
of you have written with questions. Feel free to forward this to
others who you think may benefit from a Traditional Catholic Pilgrimage
to the Holy Land.
The OC-Travel Experience
The OC-Travel Experience
A well designed itinerary:
This itinerary has been tested, iterated, and perfected so that you can
see as much as possible, without feeling too exhausted or overwhelmed.
Adequate time is given for exploring, rest, leisure and shopping. We
will also have daily Mass at the holy sites. All entrance fees are
covered.
Small groups: Most Holy Land tours pack a big bus with over 50 participants. We aim to keep this group between 20 – 30 people.
Amazing hotels:
We are staying in some of the best four star hotels in Israel. The
hotel in Nazareth is within walking distance of the childhood home of
Jesus (Golden Crown Old City in Nazareth, 4 nights). The hotel in
Jerusalem boasts a lovely chapel as well as a stunning rooftop
restaurant and garden terrace (Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem, 6
nights).
Excellent meals:
In addition to daily buffet breakfast, we are including all meals for
this tour. The meals are fresh and organic. The luxury of
all-inclusive meals frees you up and allows you to have the best
possible dining experience while not having to worry about where to
eat. Sit back and relax, all is taken care of.
Drinks included: Drinks on the table are included with group meals at no extra charge.
Tips included:
To make things simple, we have included all tips. Don't worry, it's
all taken care of! Most tour companies expect you to tip as you go,
which can be an annoyance.
Our guide:
What makes this the best possible tour at the end of the day is the
guide. Our guide, we believe, is the best in the business. He is a
truly gifted teacher and scholar from a prominent Christian family from
Nazareth, Israel.Our flight: We are flying BA from Vancouver to Tel Aviv via London, UK. However, you may purchase your own airfare and meet the group in Vancouver, London or Tel Aviv.
Guaranteed Price: No hidden costs. We have done everything possible to keep the price down to a minimum. In addition you must purchase travel insurance at additional cost.
Is this trip for you? You must be in adequate physical shape. There is a lot of walking on uneven surfaces and stairs. We recommend luggage on wheels.
Sign up: To sign up, print the registration form HERE and e-mail, fax or mail to us. If you have any questions, e-mail us (susankotnik@gmail.com) or call us toll-free: 1-800-675-9088.
Deposit info: At the time of registration, submit your completed and signed registration form along with your deposit of $750. This holds your spot. Final payment is due August 10.
Travel insurance: Purchase this at the time of your registration. It must include medical.
Safety: Safety is a number one concern. Israel is a military state. Everyone speaks English. Each year 3.5 million pilgrims visit the Holy Land without a problem.
We sincerely hope you can join us on the best pilgrimage of your life! Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
FEAST OF SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA
Rome Quotes
One of my favorite quotes from the scriptures, "...he was moved with compassion for them..."
"And Jesus was going about ALL the towns and villages, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM, and CURING every kind of disease and infirmity. But seeing the crowds, he was MOVED WITH COMPASSION for them, because they were BEWILDERED and DEJECTED, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, 'THE HARVEST INDEED IS ABUNDANT, BUT THE LABORERS ARE FEW. PRAY THEREFORE THE LORD OF THE HARVEST TO SEND FORTH LABORERS INTO HIS HARVEST.' Then having summoned his twelve disciples, he gave them POWER OVER UNCLEAN SPIRITS, TO CAST THEM OUT, AND TO CURE EVERY KIND OF DISEASE AND INFIRMITY."
-St. Matthew
"And Jesus was going about ALL the towns and villages, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM, and CURING every kind of disease and infirmity. But seeing the crowds, he was MOVED WITH COMPASSION for them, because they were BEWILDERED and DEJECTED, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, 'THE HARVEST INDEED IS ABUNDANT, BUT THE LABORERS ARE FEW. PRAY THEREFORE THE LORD OF THE HARVEST TO SEND FORTH LABORERS INTO HIS HARVEST.' Then having summoned his twelve disciples, he gave them POWER OVER UNCLEAN SPIRITS, TO CAST THEM OUT, AND TO CURE EVERY KIND OF DISEASE AND INFIRMITY."
-St. Matthew
Thursday, July 13, 2017
How to Receive Holy Communion Properly
Also, note for priests: you simply lay the host on the tongue in this manner, as seen in the lower photo - this way you can actually see the host lay gently on the tongue. Do not flip your hand over and try to place the host on the tongue, as many do.
Source: KNOW YOUR MASS which is my favorite book on the Mass for kids and adults, buy HERE.
TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
http://oc-travel.com/holy-land_nov/
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Orbis Catholicus Travel
Our daughter who has grown up at religious and pro-life events across the globe. She travels well!
Rome Obituary
RIP our dear friend, Evgenia Michajlovna, who fell asleep in the Lord aged 93. With a warm smile and a twinkle in her eye she never failed to give me a nod as I entered the shadows of the Russicum on dark winter nights for Sunday Vespers. And she never minded me leaving early to catch my train at nearby Termini. I guess she was pleased to have at least one other person seated in the church. May her memory be eternal. And may her chair be reserved in memoriam.
Obituary:
Russicum friends, in the early hours of July 11, our beloved Evgenia Michajlovna, fell asleep in the Lord, at the age of 93. Since the Russicum is closed, and there is no choir, the funeral will take place on Thursday at the Church of SS. Antonio e Annibale Maria in Piazza Asti at 11 a.m., after which she will be interred with her relatives at the so-called Protestant Cemetery of Rome. Вѣчнаѧ памѧть!
Amici del Russicum, nelle prime ore del 11 luglio, la nostra amata Evgenia Michajlovna si è addormentata nel Signore, all età di 93. Siccome il Russicum è chiuso in questo periodo, e siamo senza coro, i funerali si terranno giovedì alla chiesa dei SS. Antonio e Annibale Maria in Piazza Asti alle 11, dopodichè, sarà sepolta con i suoi parenti nel cimitero acattolico di Roma (al Piramide.) Вѣчнаѧ памѧть!
Source: Dott. Gregory di Pippo
The Latin Parish Cana of Galilee: A Witness to the Words of Christ on Marriage
Jesus said in the Bible:
"It was said, moreover, 'Whoever puts away his wife, let him give her a written notice of dismissal.' But I say to you that everyone who puts away his wife, save on account of immorality, causes her to commit adultery; and he who marries a woman who has been put away commits adultery."
-St. Matthew 5:31-32
Cana of Galilee
The Christians were always more educated and operated the best schools. Due to low birth rate and emigration, the few Christians left in the Middle East frequently educate their youth so as to get out and have a chance at life in peace and prosperity.
The best thing we can do to help and support the Christian populations in the Holy Land is to travel there and to patronize their shops and restaurants. They depend upon us. If not us, then who? If you have never been to the Holy Land, you need to join us!
Franciscan Excavations at Cana of Galilee
Beneath the sacristy of the present church were found remains of dwellings dating back to the 1st century as well as an ancient basilica, built with three apses in cross-like form. Visitors descend to an excavated crypt underneath the present church, and see a stone cistern that was found fitted into a flagstone floor.
Skeptics claim Cana was somewhere else. However, it says in the Bible, a wedding took place at "Cana of Galilee" (John 2:1). There is also a tradition that Cana was in Lebanon that some Maronites talk about.
Greek Orthodox Church of the Marriage Feast at Cana of Galilee
Rome Quotes
"Do not give to dogs what is holy, neither throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet and turn and rend you."
-Jesus (Matthew 7:6)
-Jesus (Matthew 7:6)
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Rome Quotes
"Blessed are you when men reproach you, and persecute you, and, speaking falsely, say all manner of evil against you, for my sake. Rejoice and exult, because your reward is great in heaven; for so did they persecute the prophets who were before you."
-Jesus
-Jesus
Wedding Church at Cana in Galilee
Our OC-Travel group had a privileged time here on our first day praying inside the church and exploring the attached monastery cloister with its charming little herbal garden. This is how our pilgrimage began!
The lower level of the church has been excavated to show where the wedding feast at Cana was celebrated. Our Lady's words echo today: "Do whatever He tells you" (John 2:5).
Wedding Church at Cana in Galilee
A highlight for many visiting groups is the renewal of wedding vows inside the chapel. Our group had a blessing for married couples which was a lovely experience.
Aquinas on Effeminacy
Aquinas lists effeminacy as a vice opposed to perseverance. (ST II-II, Q. 138, A.1)
Article 1. Whether effeminacy is opposed to perseverance?
Effeminacy: Mollities, literally 'softness'
Objection 1. It seems that effeminacy is not opposed to perseverance. For a gloss on 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, "Nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor liers with mankind," expounds the text thus: "Effeminate--i.e. obscene, given to unnatural vice." But this is opposed to chastity. Therefore effeminacy is not a vice opposed to perseverance.
Objection 2. Further, the Philosopher says (Ethic. vii, 7) that "delicacy is a kind of effeminacy." But to be delicate seems akin to intemperance. Therefore effeminacy is not opposed to perseverance but to temperance.
Objection 3. Further, the Philosopher says (Ethic. vii, 7) that "the man who is fond of amusement is effeminate." Now immoderate fondness of amusement is opposed to eutrapelia, which is the virtue about pleasures of play, as stated in Ethic. iv, 8. Therefore effeminacy is not opposed to perseverance.
On the contrary, The Philosopher says (Ethic. vii, 7) that "the persevering man is opposed to the effeminate."
I answer that, As stated above (II-II:137:1 and II-II:137:2), perseverance is deserving of praise because thereby a man does not forsake a good on account of long endurance of difficulties and toils: and it is directly opposed to this, seemingly, for a man to be ready to forsake a good on account of difficulties which he cannot endure. This is what we understand by effeminacy, because a thing is said to be "soft" if it readily yields to the touch. Now a thing is not declared to be soft through yielding to a heavy blow, for walls yield to the battering-ram. Wherefore a man is not said to be effeminate if he yields to heavy blows. Hence the Philosopher says (Ethic. vii, 7) that "it is no wonder, if a person is overcome by strong and overwhelming pleasures or sorrows; but he is to be pardoned if he struggles against them." Now it is evident that fear of danger is more impelling than the desire of pleasure: wherefore Tully says (De Offic. i) under the heading "True magnanimity consists of two things: It is inconsistent for one who is not cast down by fear, to be defeated by lust, or who has proved himself unbeaten by toil, to yield to pleasure." Moreover, pleasure itself is a stronger motive of attraction than sorrow, for the lack of pleasure is a motive of withdrawal, since lack of pleasure is a pure privation. Wherefore, according to the Philosopher (Ethic. vii, 7), properly speaking an effeminate man is one who withdraws from good on account of sorrow caused by lack of pleasure, yielding as it were to a weak motion.
Reply to Objection 1. This effeminacy is caused in two ways. On one way, by custom: for where a man is accustomed to enjoy pleasures, it is more difficult for him to endure the lack of them. On another way, by natural disposition, because, to wit, his mind is less persevering through the frailty of his temperament. This is how women are compared to men, as the Philosopher says (Ethic. vii, 7): wherefore those who are passively sodomitical are said to be effeminate, being womanish themselves, as it were.
Reply to Objection 2. Toil is opposed to bodily pleasure: wherefore it is only toilsome things that are a hindrance to pleasures. Now the delicate are those who cannot endure toils, nor anything that diminishes pleasure. Hence it is written (Deuteronomy 28:56): "The tender and delicate woman, that could not go upon the ground, nor set down her foot for . . . softness [Douay: 'niceness']." Thus delicacy is a kind of effeminacy. But properly speaking effeminacy regards lack of pleasures, while delicacy regards the cause that hinders pleasure, for instance toil or the like.
Reply to Objection 3. In play two things may be considered. On the first place there is the pleasure, and thus inordinate fondness of play is opposed to eutrapelia. Secondly, we may consider the relaxation or rest which is opposed to toil. Accordingly just as it belongs to effeminacy to be unable to endure toilsome things, so too it belongs thereto to desire play or any other relaxation inordinately.
Source: http://www.newadvent.org/summa/3138.htm
Happy Feast of St. Benedict!
"With congregations that maintain the full habit surviving and attracting new members."
"Although many congregations are in decline, God’s grace still inspires fresh new vocations everywhere, with congregations that maintain the full habit surviving and attracting young members."
http://www.bccatholic.ca/opinion-and-editorial/7223-religious-sisters-warm-hearts-with-selfless-service
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross in Jerusalem
Church of the Flagellation in Jerusalem
Pilate's Jerusalem Court in the Antonia Fortress: The Original Palace
Pilate's Jerusalem Court in the Antonia Fortress
Pilate's Jerusalem Court in the Antonia Fortress: Where Christ Was Scourged and Crowned with Thorns
A great consolation to pray here with members of our pilgrim group.
Many pilgrim groups begin the Stations of the Cross here, leading to the nearby Holy Sepulchre where Christ died and was buried. The Via Dolorosa is a fascinating walk that every Christian should make.
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