"(They place on) people's backs loads that are heavy... yet they aren't willing even to lift a finger to help them carry those loads." ~ Matthew 23:4
Cesar Chavez has been called a "modern-day Moses" for migrant workers. He brought unit to their ranks in Florida and helped them achieve their first labor contract. It brought justice to the poorest of the poor. He died on this date in 1993 and was carried to his rest by ov er 35,000 marchers amid dancing and mariachi music. Sons, grandsons, and celebrities rotated as pall bearers carrying the plain white pine coffin t hat was built by his brother. One of the gifts presented at Mass was a shor t-handled hoe, the backbreaking tool that was banned, thanks largely to C havez's efforts. ~ Mark Link, S.J.
"To be a man is to suffer for others. God help us to be men!" ~ Cesar Chavez
How do you account for the incredible display of unity generated at the Chavez fu neral?
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"Teach me, LORD, what you want me to do." ~ Psal m 86:11
Singer Pearl Bailey died in 1990. Her heart was a big as her body. Her spirit truly shined when an Amtrak train with 400 passengers on board jumped the track in Mansfield, Ohio, slamming into an embankment. A mid the wreckage and confusion, a familiar voice rang out calmly, "This i s Pearl, honey! Don't worry! Everything's going to be all right!"
D ressed only in a night robe and sneakers, she took a leadership role, bec oming a big sister to the injured passengers, calming and helping them. "S he was something out there!" said one of the rescue workers. ~ Mark Link, S.J.
What kind of brother are you in ordinary situations? Perhaps mo re importantly, what kind of brother are you in crisis situations?
"No personal consideration should stand in the way of performing a publi c duty." ~ Author unknown
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"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dw ell together in unity!" ~ Psalm 133:1-2
Ages ago a flock of a th ousand quails lived together in a forest in India. They would have been hap py, but they were in great dread of their enemy, the quail hunter. He wou ld tick them by mocking their call and then capturing them with a great net .
The wise quail said, "Brothers! When the fowler throws his net over us. let each one put his head through a mesh in the net and then all will lift it up together and fly away with it!" The next day, the fowl er threw his net, and the birds escaped as they had planned. This continue d for many days, and the fowler's wife grew angry. The fowler explained, "The trouble is tat all the birds are working together and helping one anot her."
A few days later, one of the quails accidentally trod on the head of one of his brothers. Then they began to argue about who was lifting most of the weight of the nets. The fowler saw his ...
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"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen yo u with power through his Spirit in your inner being...." ~ Ephesians 3: 16
Behold, LORD, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My LORD , fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen thou me. I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent that my love may go out to my neighbour. I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am unable to trust thee altogether. O LORD, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in thee. I n thee I have sealed the treasures of all I have. Ia m poor; thou art rich and didst come to be merciful to the poor. I am a sinner; thou art uprigh t. With me there is an abundance of sin' in thee is the fullness of righteo usness. Therefore, I will remain with thee of whom I can receive but to wh om I may not give. Amen. ~ Martin Luther
Have you been through a dif ficult time, only to find that your endurance has strengthened your faith?
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"... make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose." ~ Philippians 2:2
Redwood trees are the giants of the forest. They tower above the earth at h eights of over three hundred feet. Unlike most trees, which send their roo ts to a depth equaling their height, redwoods send their roots outward, i ntermingling their roots with one another. Together they form a fortified u nit, a secure stronghold that allows these giants to withstand high winds.
That is how strength is achieved among men as well, by work ing together as a unified whole. Men working together bring strength, whet her dealing in the workplace, leading families at home, or serving in chu rches. Unfortunately, individualism among men prevails in the church. In f act, the individual approach as produced a generation of isolated men at c hurch. The individualism imitates the independence and surface relationship s among men in American society... We weren't created t...
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"Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face th em tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you." ~ 2 Chronicles 20:17 NIV< br> I've stepped over the line. I am out on the comfort zone. The decision has been made. I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I won't loo k back, let up, slow down or back away. I am finished with low living , small planning, smooth knees, tame visions, chintzy giving and dwarfed goals. I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, positions or popula rity. I don't have to be right, first, recognized, praised or rewarded. I now learn by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer and l abor by power. My face is set, my gait is fast. My goal is heaven, my road is rough, my Guide reliable. I cannot be bought, compromised, de toured, lured away, turned back, diluted or delayed. I will not flinc h in the face of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I must go on until He comes to get...
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St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort , Priest
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us. For more information contact Brad Riddell at 303-548-
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"Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete ." ~ John 16:24
We need not let ourselves think that we cannot d o something useful, or that we never will be able to accomplish a useful t ask. The fact is that we can do anything in the field of human relationship s, if we are willing to call on God's supply of strength. The supply may n ot be immediately available, because we many not be entirely ready to rece ive it, but it will surely come when we are properly prepared for it. As w e grow spiritually, a feeling of being plentifully supplied by God's stren gth will possess us and we will be able to accomplish many useful things. ~ Fr. Pat Umberger
Pray that we may claim God's supply of strength by our faith in Him. Pray that is shall be given to us when we are ready to r eceive it.
What sorts of spiritual programs can our Council implemen t to increase our supply of God's strength and enable us to accomplish more good works?
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St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church