Selasa, 03 September 2013
Pope Francis to Visit Assisi on Oct. 4
On Friday, Oct. 4, Pope Francis will visit the city of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. The Pope will depart from the Vatican at 7 a.m. by helicopter and will land around three quarters of an hour later at the sports field of the Seraphic Institute of Assisi, where he will meet with disabled and sick children.
Read more here: Zenit
Senin, 02 September 2013
Primer Puesto - Concurso de Coros en el San Agustín
El esfuerzo y la dedicación, sumados al compromiso y la responsabilidad, son el camino hacia el éxito que podemos alcanzar, siempre y cuando nos lo propongamos. No es algo nuevo, es de siempre, a pesar de los pesimistas y desesperanzados que ven en las humanidades y el arte un camino poco apropiado hacia el triunfo.
Hace más de un mes llegó a los correos de los maestros la noticia de un concurso, el mismo que solicitaba los permisos para aquellos jóvenes estudiantes que necesitaban ensayar, valgan verdades, los ensayos de las alumnas y alumnos del coro venía desde mucho tiempo atrás, inclusive durante las vacaciones, pero su entrega podía más.
Esta tarde cuando las integrantes del coro, junto a su profesor, salían del colegio para abordar el bus que los llevaría a la sede del concurso, les desee lo mejor del mundo, con los pulgares arriba: ¡Fuerza chicas!, en su rostro había entusiasmo y serenidad a la vez, todas se había hecho el mismo peinado.
Me dijeron que saldrían a escenario a las seis de la tarde de este lunes 02 de setiembre, en el Auditorio del Colegio San Agustín en San Isidro. Algunas horas después, con algarabía total recibía la noticia, la gran noticia que se ha de celebrar, haber alcanzado el Primer Puesto en el Concurso de Coros.
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| Diploma Primer Puesto en el Concurso de Coros 2013 del Colegio San Agustín |
Son lo máximo, gracias Valería Díaz, Gabriela Cólfer, Arelys Figueroa, Rosario Chavarry, Jenny Acuña, Valda Rodríguez, Carol Gamero, Antonella Trinidad, Marah Díaz, Andrea Salas, Andreita, Asmat y me perdonan los que faltan, pero una felicitación especial para Alejandro Gil en los teclados.
Un acápite especial merece el gestor del coro, profesor Renzo Carranza, excelente concertista, director del coro,ex alumno, buen maestro y gran amigo; quien ya ocupa un lugar muy especial en los circuitos artísticos dentro y fuera del país. Felicidades.
A Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace
The possibility exists that the conflict in Syria could widen to the extent of becoming a major war. Thus, I urge all that read this to participate in a day of fasting and prayer for peace.
Pope Francis-
"I have decided to proclaim for the whole Church on 7 Sept. next, the vigil of the birth of Mary, Queen of Peace, a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East, and throughout the world"
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Hello!
Today, dear brothers and sisters, I wish to add my voice to the cry which rises up with increasing anguish from every part of the world, from every people, from the heart of each person, from the one great family which is humanity: it is the cry for peace! It is a cry which declares with force: we want a peaceful world, we want to be men and women of peace, and we want in our society, torn apart by divisions and conflict, that peace break out! War never again! Never again war! Peace is a precious gift, which must be promoted and protected.
There are so many conflicts in this world which cause me great suffering and worry, but in these days my heart is deeply wounded in particular by what is happening in Syria and anguished by the dramatic developments which are looming.
I appeal strongly for peace, an appeal which arises from deep within me. How much suffering, how much devastation, how much pain has the use of arms carried in its wake in that martyred country, especially among civilians and the unarmed! I think of many children who will not see the light of the future! With utmost firmness I condemn the use of chemical weapons: I tell you that those terrible images from recent days are burned into my mind and heart. There is a judgment of God and of history upon our actions which are inescapable! Never has the use of violence brought peace in its wake. War begets war, violence begets violence.
With all my strength, I ask each party in this conflict to listen to the voice of their own conscience, not to close themselves in solely on their own interests, but rather to look at each other as brothers and decisively and courageously to follow the path of encounter and negotiation, and so overcome blind conflict. With similar vigour I exhort the international community to make every effort to promote clear proposals for peace in that country without further delay, a peace based on dialogue and negotiation, for the good of the entire Syrian people.
May no effort be spared in guaranteeing humanitarian assistance to those wounded by this terrible conflict, in particular those forced to flee and the many refugees in nearby countries. May humanitarian workers, charged with the task of alleviating the sufferings of these people, be granted access so as to provide the necessary aid.
What can we do to make peace in the world? As Pope John said, it pertains to each individual to establish new relationships in human society under the mastery and guidance of justice and love (cf. John XXIII, Pacem in Terris, [11 April 1963]: AAS 55, [1963], 301-302).
All men and women of good will are bound by the task of pursuing peace. I make a forceful and urgent call to the entire Catholic Church, and also to every Christian of other confessions, as well as to followers of every religion and to those brothers and sisters who do not believe: peace is a good which overcomes every barrier, because it belongs all of humanity!
I repeat forcefully: it is neither a culture of confrontation nor a culture of conflict which builds harmony within and between peoples, but rather a culture of encounter and a culture of dialogue; this is the only way to peace.
May the plea for peace rise up and touch the heart of everyone so that they may lay down their weapons and let themselves be led by the desire for peace.
To this end, brothers and sisters, I have decided to proclaim for the whole Church on 7 September next, the vigil of the birth of Mary, Queen of Peace, a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East, and throughout the world, and I also invite each person, including our fellow Christians, followers of other religions and all men of good will, to participate, in whatever way they can, in this initiative.
On 7 September, in Saint Peter’s Square, here, from 19:00 until 24:00, we will gather in prayer and in a spirit of penance, invoking God’s great gift of peace upon the beloved nation of Syria and upon each situation of conflict and violence around the world. Humanity needs to see these gestures of peace and to hear words of hope and peace! I ask all the local churches, in addition to fasting, that they gather to pray for this intention.
Let us ask Mary to help us to respond to violence, to conflict and to war, with the power of dialogue, reconciliation and love. She is our mother: may she help us to find peace; all of us are her children! Help us, Mary, to overcome this most difficult moment and to dedicate ourselves each day to building in every situation an authentic culture of encounter and peace. Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us!
Sabtu, 24 Agustus 2013
Fr. Larry Dunham ofm Speaks of the Situation of Franciscans in Syria
Fr. Larry Dunham, OFM, is the Guardian for the Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, D.C. In this video he speaks of his great respect for those friars living in such difficult and dangerous places such as Syria.
August 25th- St. Louis IX, King, Patron of the Secular Franciscan Order
August 25th is the day when we of the Secular Franciscan Order (the Third Order), give honour to St. Louis IX, our patron.
Louis was crowned king when he was only 12 years old. His mother, however, was entrusted with the actual government of the kingdom during his minority. Meanwhile, Louis was being educated in all the duties of a Christian prince. Among his instructors there were several Franciscan friars, and later on the young king himself joined the Third Order of St. Francis.
You can read more about St. Louis IX in this article from the Franciscan Book of Saints: http://franciscan-sfo.org/sts/S0825loui.htm
Queen Blanche of Castile and Her Son, Louis IX
Rabu, 14 Agustus 2013
August 14th- St. Maximilian Kolbe-Priest, First Order Franciscan
Also known as Apostle of Consecration to Mary; Maximilian Mary Kolbe; Massimiliano Maria Kolbe
Suffered from tuberculosis in youth, and frail in health all his life. Joined the Conventual Franciscan Order at age 16. Ordained at age 24. Doctor of Theology; his insights into Marian theology echo today through their influence on Vatican II. Founded the Milita Immaculatae, and published the magazine The Knight of the Immaculate in an effort to fight religious apathy. Imprisoned in Auschwitz for his anti-Nazi publications. Ministered to other prisoners, including conducting Mass and delivering communion using smuggled bread and wine. Died when he traded places with a young married man who was to be slaughtered in retribution for an escaped prisoner.
"Kolbe is the patron saint of our difficult century." -Pope John Paul II
Born: 7 January 1894 at Zdunska Wola, Poland
Died: August 1941 by lethal carbonic acid injection after starvation at Auschwitz; body burned in the ovens
Beatified:17 October 1971 by Pope Paul VI
Canonized: 1982 by Pope John Paul II
Patronage: drug addiction, drug addicts, families, imprisoned people, journalists, political prisoners, prisoners, pro-life movement
Writings: A Rule of Life for Those Consecrated to the Immaculate Virgin
Readings: Courage, my sons, Don't you see that we are leaving on a mission? They pay our fare in the bargain. What a piece of good luck! The thing to do now is to pray well in order to win as many souls as possible. Let us, then, tell the Blessed Virgin that we are content, and that she can do with us anything she wishes. Saint Maximilian Kolbe
The most deadly poison of our times is indifference.... And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits.... Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers. Saint Maximilian Kolbe
For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more. Saint Maximilian Kolbe.
Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr Maximilian Mary Kolbe triumphed over suffering and was faithful even to death: Grant us, who now remember him in thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to you in this world, that we may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Senin, 05 Agustus 2013
Senin, 22 Juli 2013
Senin, 15 Juli 2013
July 15th- St. Bonaventure- The Seraphic Doctor, First Order Franciscan
S. Bonaventurae Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiae Doctoris
Collect of the Day
Born at Bagnorea in Tuscany, Bonaventure entered the Order of St. Francis of Assisi as a young man. Here he gave himself to study, and made such progress under his teacher. Alexander of Hales, that after seven years he publicly interpreted the book of Sentences at Paris, and gained the highest praise. He was a man of the greatest sweetness and humility, with a most ardent devotion to the Passion of Christ the Lord. When he was only thirty-five he was made Minister General of the whole Order. He carried out this office so prudently that he gained fame not only for his learning and holiness, but also for his diplomacy and skill. Because of this fame, Pope Gregory X made him Cardinal Bishop of Albano. He wrote many very learned works, not the least of which were his commentaries on the four books of the Sentences. He died at Lyons while the Council was in progress, at the age of forty-three. He was enrolled among the Saints by Sixtus IV, and Sixtus V gave him the title of Seraphic Doctor.
V. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Thanks be to God.
R. Thanks be to God.
You may read more about St. Bonaventure from the Franciscan Book of Saints at this link: http://franciscan-sfo.org/sts/S0715bona.htm
O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant Bonaventure special gifts of grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in Christ Jesus: Grant, we beseech thee, that by this teaching we may know thee, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Writings of St. Bonaventure are available at The Franciscan Archive
Most are in Latin or French.
The Writings of St. Bonaventure are available at The Franciscan Archive
Most are in Latin or French.
Selasa, 09 Juli 2013
July 10th- St. Veronica Giuliani, Virgin, Franciscan Second Order (Poor Clares)
Read more about her at this link: Franciscan Book of Saints
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
O Lord Jesus Christ, who did glorify St. Veronica by the marks of Thy suffering, grant us the grace to crucify our flesh and thus become worthy of attaining to the joys of eternity. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Murdered Syrian Priest’s Friend Feels Closeness of Martyrdom
Franciscan Father Ibrahim Alsabagh says that remembering the June 23 killing of his friend, a Syrian priest, at a Mass in Rome made him realize how close martyrdom is.
“My first reaction was of bitterness because I had met him personally, and I know how much good he did,” said Father Alsabagh, a Syrian Franciscan of the Custody of the Holy Land. “Also because it made me realize how close martyrdom is.”
Senin, 08 Juli 2013
Blessed Gregory Grassi and Companions (Martyrs of the Boxer Persecution of 1900 in China)
We are told that 25 000 Catholics in China and 43 European missionaries were martyred during the course of the Boxer Rebellion in China in the year 1900. The dowager empress, Tzu Chi, more or less approved the rebellion of the Boxers, even to the point of providing imperial troops in support of this conflagration.
Blessed Gregory Grassi and his companions were Franciscans who suffered a horrible fate during this period.
More details can be read here: Franciscan Book of Saints
Collect
O God, who desires that all men be saved and come to the acknowledgement of truth, grant, we beseech Thee, through the intercession of Thy blessed martyrs Bishops Gregory, Francis, and Antonine, and their companions, that all nations may know Thee, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou has sent, our Lord. Amen.
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