Catholic LowCarbers Daily Mass Readings & Fellowship (Thur 9/22)

SnowWhite · 09-21-2005, 08:32 PM

Today's Mass Readings

First Reading
Haggai 1: 1 - 8

1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerub'babel the son of She-al'ti-el, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehoz'adak, the high priest,
2 "Thus says the LORD of hosts: This people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD."
3 Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet,
4 "Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?
5 Now therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared.
6 You have sown much, and harvested little; you eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages earns wages to put them into a bag with holes.
7 "Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared.
8 Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may appear in my glory, says the LORD.

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b

R. (see 4a) The Lord takes delight in his people.
Sing to the LORD a new song
of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in their maker,
let the children of Zion rejoice in their king.
R. The Lord takes delight in his people.
Let them praise his name in the festive dance,
let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
For the LORD loves his people,
and he adorns the lowly with victory.
R. The Lord takes delight in his people.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
let them sing for joy upon their couches;
Let the high praises of God be in their throats.
This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia.
R. The Lord takes delight in his people.

Gospel
Lk 9:7-9

Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening,
and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying,
“John has been raised from the dead”;
others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”;
still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.”
But Herod said, “John I beheaded.
Who then is this about whom I hear such things?”
And he kept trying to see him.

Saint of the Day: St. Maurice - Maurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius' army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death. To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus. Also executed was Victor (October 10th), who refused to accept any of the belongings of the dead soldiers. In a follow-up action, other Christians put to death were Ursus and another Victor at Solothurin (September 30th); Alexander at Bergamo; Octavius, Innocent, Adventor, and Solutar at Turin; and Gereon (October 10th) at Cologne. Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop of Lyons about 434, but scholars doubt that an entire Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice and some of his comrades did suffer martyrdom at Agaunum. Feast day - September 22nd.

SnowWhite · 09-21-2005, 08:36 PM

Hello everyone! It's Wed night but I wanted to get the thread up and running for tomorrow (or "today" for friends that live in other regions

).

How are you? I hope to find many new friends here today! Don't be shy - feel free to post here. I'd love to get to know you!

Today I ask for special prayers on behalf of all people in the path of Hurricane Rita.

Peace be with us all!
XOXOXOXOXO

Okira · 09-22-2005, 05:18 AM

For all in Rita's path...

Graciously hear us, O Lord, when we call upon You, and grant unto our supplications a calm atmosphere, that we, who are justly afflicted for our sins, may, by Your protecting mercy, experience pardon. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Peace,
Okira

SnowWhite · 09-22-2005, 07:06 AM

Beautiful prayer Okira! Thanks! How are you today?

Okira · 09-22-2005, 07:33 AM

I'm doing great with the exception of some minor PMS symptoms

I'm doing what I do every Monday-Friday....preparing to homeschool my kid. Boy, it's getting to be a lot of work

How are you doing today?
Peace,
Okira

Loretta V · 09-22-2005, 06:05 PM

HI

Do you know where to find a commentary on today's readings? Just thought I would join in here.

This is a great website for a homily on the daily readings:
http://www.catholicexchange.com/

Scroll down until you find the "homily for the day" It is usually quite timely.

SnowWhite · 09-22-2005, 06:09 PM

Loretta - I wonder if EWTN's website has one. Nice to meet you! Please feel at home here and post often!

Okira - homeschooling is wonderful! I'm currently homeschooling our 3 &1/2 yr old. It's a chore at times but I wouldn't change it for the world!

XOXOXOXOXO

Okira · 09-23-2005, 05:23 AM

Loretta,
I get the readings with commentary in my e-mail daily. Here's the link to join:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/CIN-Daily-Word

Snow White,
Yes, it can certainly be a chore, but I'm with you! There is NO way I'd do things any other way. We've been homeschooling for 9 years and right now I'm dealing with a teen attitude. Sometimes it's exhausting!
Peace,
Okira

09-21-2005, 08:32 PM	#1
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Catholic LowCarbers Daily Mass Readings & Fellowship (Thur 9/22) Today's Mass Readings First Reading Haggai 1: 1 - 8 1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerub'babel the son of She-al'ti-el, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehoz'adak, the high priest, 2 "Thus says the LORD of hosts: This people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD." 3 Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 4 "Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins? 5 Now therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared. 6 You have sown much, and harvested little; you eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages earns wages to put them into a bag with holes. 7 "Thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared. 8 Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may appear in my glory, says the LORD. Responsorial Psalm Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b R. (see 4a) The Lord takes delight in his people. Sing to the LORD a new song of praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel be glad in their maker, let the children of Zion rejoice in their king. R. The Lord takes delight in his people. Let them praise his name in the festive dance, let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp. For the LORD loves his people, and he adorns the lowly with victory. R. The Lord takes delight in his people. Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy upon their couches; Let the high praises of God be in their throats. This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia. R. The Lord takes delight in his people. Gospel Lk 9:7-9 Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, “John has been raised from the dead”; others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”; still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.” But Herod said, “John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him. Saint of the Day: St. Maurice - Maurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius' army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated orders to do so and withdrew from the army encamped at Octodurum (Martigny) near Lake Geneva to Agaunum (St. Maurice-en-Valais), Maximian had the entire Legion of over six thousand men put to death. To the end they were encouraged in their constancy by Maurice and two fellow officers, Exuperius and Candidus. Also executed was Victor (October 10th), who refused to accept any of the belongings of the dead soldiers. In a follow-up action, other Christians put to death were Ursus and another Victor at Solothurin (September 30th); Alexander at Bergamo; Octavius, Innocent, Adventor, and Solutar at Turin; and Gereon (October 10th) at Cologne. Their story was told by St. Eucherius, who became Bishop of Lyons about 434, but scholars doubt that an entire Legion was massacred; but there is no doubt that Maurice and some of his comrades did suffer martyrdom at Agaunum. Feast day - September 22nd.

09-21-2005, 08:36 PM	#2
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Hello everyone! It's Wed night but I wanted to get the thread up and running for tomorrow (or "today" for friends that live in other regions ). How are you? I hope to find many new friends here today! Don't be shy - feel free to post here. I'd love to get to know you! Today I ask for special prayers on behalf of all people in the path of Hurricane Rita. Peace be with us all! XOXOXOXOXO Last edited by SnowWhite : 09-21-2005 at 09:03 PM.

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09-22-2005, 05:18 AM	#3
Okira MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,229 Gallery: Okira Stats: 223/181/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August, 2005	For all in Rita's path... Graciously hear us, O Lord, when we call upon You, and grant unto our supplications a calm atmosphere, that we, who are justly afflicted for our sins, may, by Your protecting mercy, experience pardon. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Peace, Okira

09-22-2005, 07:06 AM	#4
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Beautiful prayer Okira! Thanks! How are you today?

09-22-2005, 07:33 AM	#5
Okira MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,229 Gallery: Okira Stats: 223/181/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August, 2005	I'm doing great with the exception of some minor PMS symptoms I'm doing what I do every Monday-Friday....preparing to homeschool my kid. Boy, it's getting to be a lot of work How are you doing today? Peace, Okira

09-22-2005, 06:05 PM	#6
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,250 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/121.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	HI Do you know where to find a commentary on today's readings? Just thought I would join in here. This is a great website for a homily on the daily readings: http://www.catholicexchange.com/ Scroll down until you find the "homily for the day" It is usually quite timely.

09-22-2005, 06:09 PM	#7
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Loretta - I wonder if EWTN's website has one. Nice to meet you! Please feel at home here and post often! Okira - homeschooling is wonderful! I'm currently homeschooling our 3 &1/2 yr old. It's a chore at times but I wouldn't change it for the world! XOXOXOXOXO

09-23-2005, 05:23 AM	#8
Okira MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,229 Gallery: Okira Stats: 223/181/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August, 2005	Loretta, I get the readings with commentary in my e-mail daily. Here's the link to join: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/CIN-Daily-Word Snow White, Yes, it can certainly be a chore, but I'm with you! There is NO way I'd do things any other way. We've been homeschooling for 9 years and right now I'm dealing with a teen attitude. Sometimes it's exhausting! Peace, Okira