Thank you, Lord, for the blessing days of rest and re-creation.
23 April 2023
Msgr. Pope on Why Christ May Not Have Been Continually with His Disciples after the Resurrection
"After Christ rose from the dead, He
appeared to His disciples at certain places and times, but did not seem
to stay with them continuously. On the first Easter Sunday, He appeared
six times in rather rapid succession: first to Mary Magdalene, then to
the women at the tomb, third as the women left the tomb, fourth to
Peter, fifth to the two disciples going to Emmaus, and sixth to the ten
Apostles in Jerusalem (when Thomas was not present)."
In a recent commentary based on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on some of the reasons why it may have been fitting that Christ was not with His disciples continuously during the forty days prior to the ascension.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Why Did Christ Not Stay Continually With His Disciples After the Resurrection? (19 APR 23)
Reflection Starter from Pope Francis
"The Book of Genesis tells us that the Lord entrusted human beings with the responsibility of being stewards of creation (Gen 2:15). Care for the Earth, then, is a moral obligation for all men and women as children of God." - Pope Francis
22 April 2023
Bobby Darin: "Splish Splash"
As this blessed week draws to a close, I offer this version of Bobby Darin presenting "Splish Splash":
On Big Ideas for Small-Town Revival Meteorite Hunters, and Other Topics
A number of articles/posts have recently been published on a variety of subjects worth considering.
To access some of these, please visit:
Planetizen: Study: Many American Seniors Can't Afford to 'Age in Place' (28 FEB 23)
Governing Magazine: Big Ideas for Small-Town Revival
Theology of Home: Homeschooling in Narnia (22 MAR 23)
Washington Post: You're probably recycling wrong. This quiz will help you sort it out. (20 APR 23)
Word on Fire: The Dragon of the Internet (11 APR 23)
Atlas Obscura: Meet the Meteorite Hunters Who Rush In When Space Rocks Crash to Earth (29 SEP 22)
KPAX-TV: Missoula carpenter hand carves American flags from leftover wood (10 NOV 21)
Earth Day
Today, 22 April, is the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day that was established to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Initially the focus on Earth Day was on the United States, but, twenty years later, it became an international event.
This year there were and are a number events that have been held or will soon be held throughout New England, the rest of the United States, and numerous other nations throughout the world. Some of these are sponsored by local (or other) governments, others by non-profit organizations, others involve citizens doing specific projects on their own.
Background information:
US EPA: 5 Ways EPA is Protecting People and the Planet
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: Connecticut Celebrates Earth Day
Thank You, Lord
Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of opportunities to care for the environment entrusted to us.
Theresa Civantos Barber on a Catholic Response to Earth Day
"Pope Francis is known for frequently speaking about caring for the planet, even though it was really his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who was known as the 'Green Pope.'
"But for most of us sitting in the pews, the idea of a climate crisis can seem distant.
"Yet the Church calls us to be 'stewards of the earth,' who protect and care for natural resources."
In
a recent commentary, writer Theresa Civantos Barber reflected on some of the ways Catholics can respond to the challenges presented by Earth Day.
Aleteia; Theresa Civantos Barber: Earth Day: A Catholic response to the environmental issues (21 APR 23)
Reflection Starter from Jane Goodall
"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Jane Goodall
21 April 2023
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, (22 April). The free event will be held from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. As of this writing, there are 520 collection sites planned in New England, including 72 in Connecticut, 65 in Maine, 179 in Massachusetts, 121 in New Hampshire, 29 in Rhode Island, and 54 in Vermont.
Public health, law enforcement, and other government and community representatives will be working at these sites to collect expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs that are potentially dangerous if left in the family’s medicine cabinet.
This National Take-Back Day is designed to provide an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and are considered an unacceptable risk to public health and safety.
This one-day effort is designed to bring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. The program is anonymous, and it focuses on prescription and over the counter solid dosage medications (i.e., tablets and capsules). Intravenous solutions, injectables, and needles will not be accepted. In addition, illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative.
To view a list of collection sites in a specific state, please click on the following:
US DEA: National Take Back Initiative Collection Site Search
Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto in E for Flute, Oboe 'Amoreand& Viola
It's time for some classical music. This is a presentation of Georg Philipp Telemann's Concerto in E for Flute, Oboe 'Amore and Viola:
Thank You, Lord
Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of opportunities to open hearts to the transformative power of Your love.
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