{"id":540,"date":"2024-05-10T03:03:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T01:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/5-cadeaux-faits-maison-pour-la-fete-des-meres-que-les-mamans-aiment-vraiment-avec-une-invocation-au-petit-jour\/"},"modified":"2024-05-10T03:03:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T01:03:19","slug":"5-cadeaux-faits-maison-pour-la-fete-des-meres-que-les-mamans-aiment-vraiment-avec-une-invocation-au-petit-jour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/5-cadeaux-faits-maison-pour-la-fete-des-meres-que-les-mamans-aiment-vraiment-avec-une-invocation-au-petit-jour\/","title":{"rendered":"5 cadeaux faits maison pour la f\u00eate des m\u00e8res que les mamans aiment vraiment\n avec une invocation au petit jour."},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"580\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-cadeaux-faits-maison-pour-la-fete-des-meres-que.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"5 cadeaux faits maison pour la f\u00eate des m\u00e8res que\" style=\"float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-cadeaux-faits-maison-pour-la-fete-des-meres-que.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.n42.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-cadeaux-faits-maison-pour-la-fete-des-meres-que-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\"><span class=\"subtitle\">Que pouvez-vous faire lorsque le budget est serr\u00e9 mais que vous souhaitez honorer et c\u00e9l\u00e9brer votre maman ?  Vous pouvez faire ces cadeaux \u00e0 temps pour les offrir \u00e0 maman ce dimanche\u00a0!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Que pouvez-vous faire lorsque le budget est serr\u00e9 mais que vous souhaitez honorer et c\u00e9l\u00e9brer votre maman ?  Nous vous proposons quelques id\u00e9es simples que vous pouvez r\u00e9aliser ce week-end et que vous \u00eates pr\u00eat \u00e0 offrir \u00e0 maman ce dimanche.<\/p>\n<p>Ces cadeaux DIY seraient tous un plaisir \u00e0 recevoir et ne prendraient que quelques minutes \u00e0 r\u00e9aliser.  J&rsquo;esp\u00e8re qu&rsquo;un (ou plusieurs !) d&rsquo;entre eux seront exactement ce que vous pourrez pr\u00e9parer pour votre m\u00e8re ce week-end. <\/p>\n<p>Bon bricolage !<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"><span>1<\/span><br \/><strong>Gommage au sucre<\/strong><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Utiliser un gommage au sucre laisse votre peau douce et soyeuse, et c&rsquo;est facile \u00e0 r\u00e9aliser soi-m\u00eame !  Vous avez probablement d\u00e9j\u00e0 tous les ingr\u00e9dients sous la main.<\/p>\n<p>Ma recette pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9e est r\u00e9pertori\u00e9e ci-dessous.  Je fais ce gommage au sucre depuis environ 10 ans, et j&rsquo;essaie de toujours en garder sous la main car c&rsquo;est vraiment le meilleur !  Non seulement c\u2019est incroyable, mais \u00e7a sent aussi assez bon pour \u00eatre mang\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meilleur gommage au sucre bricolage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ingr\u00e9dients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tasses de sucre <\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tasse d&rsquo;huile de noix de coco, fondue<\/li>\n<li>1 cuill\u00e8re \u00e0 soupe de jus de citron<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cuill\u00e8re \u00e0 soupe de miel <\/li>\n<li>1 cuill\u00e8re \u00e0 caf\u00e9 de vinaigre de cidre de pomme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>M\u00e9langer tous les ingr\u00e9dients dans un grand bol et bien m\u00e9langer.  Conservez-le dans un contenant herm\u00e9tique et cela durera des mois. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"><span>2<\/span><br \/><strong>Cadre photo fait main<\/strong><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Il existe de nombreuses fa\u00e7ons de fabriquer un cadre photo, du pliage en papier origami \u00e0 la peinture d&rsquo;un cadre en bois en passant par la d\u00e9coration avec des pompons, des figurines en carton ou des autocollants. <\/p>\n<p>Vous pouvez d\u00e9corer le cadre avec quelque chose de significatif pour vous et votre m\u00e8re, comme des fleurs pour honorer son amour du jardinage ou des petits coquillages pour c\u00e9l\u00e9brer son amour d&rsquo;aller \u00e0 la plage.<\/p>\n<p>Et bien s\u00fbr, n&rsquo;oubliez pas d&rsquo;imprimer une photo pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9e pour y figurer, peut-\u00eatre une de vous et votre maman !  Si vous ne disposez pas d&rsquo;une imprimante de qualit\u00e9 photo, un lieu photo local d&rsquo;une heure devrait rendre cette t\u00e2che rapide et facile.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"><span>3<\/span><br \/><strong>Torchon dessin\u00e9 \u00e0 la main<\/strong><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Je vais parler ici d&rsquo;exp\u00e9rience en partageant que l&rsquo;un des cadeaux les plus doux que j&rsquo;ai jamais re\u00e7u a \u00e9t\u00e9 lorsque mon neveu de six ans m&rsquo;a pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 un torchon sur lequel il avait dessin\u00e9 une carte d\u00e9taill\u00e9e de ma maison et de mon jardin.  Sa m\u00e8re lui a donn\u00e9 des torchons blancs et un jeu de marqueurs permanents pour tissus, puis l&rsquo;a laiss\u00e9 aller en ville pour d\u00e9corer des torchons pour les membres de sa famille.  Les d\u00e9tails et le soin qu\u2019il y a apport\u00e9 \u00e9taient tout simplement pr\u00e9cieux, et je ch\u00e9rirai ce torchon pour toujours. <\/p>\n<p>Si vous voulez quelque chose qui semble moins visiblement fait \u00e0 la main, vous pouvez dessiner ou \u00e9crire un motif artistique plus stylis\u00e9.  Mais je dois dire que j&rsquo;ai tellement aim\u00e9 ce torchon DIY que je suis totalement favorable \u00e0 l&rsquo;id\u00e9e de confier les r\u00eanes artistiques aux petits enfants. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"><span>4<\/span><br \/><strong>Sa nourriture pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9e<\/strong><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>L\u2019une de mes fa\u00e7ons pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9es de prendre soin des autres avec un minimum de d\u00e9penses est de cuisiner ou de cuisiner pour ceux que j\u2019aime.  On me trouve g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement en train de pr\u00e9parer quelque chose presque tous les jours, surtout pendant les mois d&rsquo;hiver, donc pour moi, une friandise faite maison est un choix \u00e9vident pour un cadeau fait main.<\/p>\n<p>Si vous n&rsquo;\u00eates pas un grand boulanger, essayez cette recette de pain aux bananes\u00a0;  c&rsquo;est super facile \u00e0 pr\u00e9parer, se pr\u00e9pare rapidement et est tout \u00e0 fait d\u00e9licieux ! <\/p>\n<p>Si vous savez qu&rsquo;elle a un certain plat pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9, allez-y et pr\u00e9parez un lot de snickerdoodles, de fudge ou tout ce qui vous convient.<\/p>\n<p>Et si elle n&rsquo;aime pas beaucoup le sucr\u00e9, essayez le granola fait maison ou les biscuits sant\u00e9 pour le petit-d\u00e9jeuner, quelque chose qu&rsquo;elle pourra d\u00e9guster au petit-d\u00e9jeuner pendant plusieurs jours.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"><span>5<\/span><br \/><strong>Un cadeau photo<\/strong><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Bien que cette option n\u00e9cessite plus de planification que les autres, elle l\u2019adorera certainement\u00a0! <\/p>\n<p>Un calendrier photo mettant en vedette ses enfants et petits-enfants ou un livre photo de vos aventures et souvenirs pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9s ensemble est un cadeau qu&rsquo;elle ch\u00e9rira pour les ann\u00e9es \u00e0 venir. <\/p>\n<div data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\">\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\">\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-rh=\"true\">\n            window.addEventListener('load', function () \n                !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) \n                    if (f.fbq) return;\n                    n = f.fbq = function () \n                        n.callMethod ?\n                            n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments)\n                    ;\n                    if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n                    n.push = n;\n                    n.loaded = !0;\n                    n.version = '2.0';\n                    n.queue = [];\n                    t = b.createElement(e);\n                    t.defer = true;\n                    t.src = v;\n                    s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n                    s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s)\n                (window, document, 'script',\n                    '\n                fbq('init', '1064056854112873');\n                fbq('track', 'PageView');\n            );\n\t\t<\/script><script id=\"__FRONTITY_CONNECT_STATE__\" type=\"application\/json\">{\"source\":{\"data\":{\"@layout\/\":\"isFetching\":false,\"isReady\":true,\"route\":\"@layout\/\",\"link\":\"@layout\/\",\"query\":,\"page\":1,\"@premium-content\/\":\"isFetching\":false,\"isReady\":true,\"route\":\"@premium-content\/\",\"link\":\"@premium-content\/\",\"query\":,\"page\":1,\"isPremiumContent\":true,\"\/2024\/05\/09\/5-homemade-mothers-day-gifts-that-moms-actually-like\/\":{\"isFetching\":false,\"isReady\":true,\"route\":\"\/2024\/05\/09\/5-homemade-mothers-day-gifts-that-moms-actually-like\/\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/05\/09\/5-homemade-mothers-day-gifts-that-moms-actually-like\/\",\"query\":,\"page\":1,\"id\":803183,\"type\":\"post\",\"isPostType\":true,\"isPost\":true,\"commentsOpen\":true,\"isSponsored\":false,\"isSponsoredWithAds\":true,\"isPhotoOfTheDay\":false,\"isDailyWisdom\":false,\"body\":{\"simple\":false,\"id\":803183,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eWhat can you do when the budget is tight but you want to honor and celebrate your mom? You can make these gifts in time to give Mom this Sunday!u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eWhat can you do when the budget is tight but you want to honor and celebrate your mom? We\u2019ve got you covered with a few simple ideas you can make this weekend and have ready to give Mom this Sunday.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThese DIY gifts would all be a delight to receive, and take just minutes to make. Hopefully one (or more!) of these is just the thing for you to make for your mom this weekend.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHappy crafting!u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eSugar scrubu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eUsing a sugar scrub leaves your skin feeling silky soft, and it\u2019s easy to make yourself! You probably already have all the ingredients on hand.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eMy favorite recipe is listed below. I\u2019ve been making this sugar scrub for about 10 years, and I try to always keep some on hand because it\u2019s truly the best! Not only does it feel amazing, but it smells good enough to eat too.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBest DIY Sugar Scrubu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIngredients:u003c\/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003e2 cups sugaru0026nbsp;u003c\/liu003enu003cliu003e1\/4 cup coconut oil, meltedu003c\/liu003enu003cliu003e1 Tbsp lemon juiceu003c\/liu003enu003cliu003e\u00bd Tbsp honeyu0026nbsp;u003c\/liu003enu003cliu003e1 Tsp apple cider vinegaru003c\/liu003enu003c\/ulu003enu003cpu003eCombine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container and it will last for months.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eHandmade photo frameu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eThere are so many ways to make a photo frame, from folding one out of u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eorigamiu003c\/au003e paper to painting a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ewoodenu003c\/au003e one to decorating one with pom-poms or cardboard figures or stickers.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eYou can decorate the frame with something meaningful to you and your mom, like flowers to honor her love for gardening or small seashells to celebrate her love for going to the beach.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAnd of course, don\u2019t forget to print a favorite photo to go in it, maybe one of you and your mom! If you donu0026#8217;t have a photo quality printer, a local one-hour photo place should make this quick and easy.u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eHand-drawn dish towelu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eI\u2019ll speak from experience here in sharing that one of the sweetest gifts I\u2019ve ever received was when my six-year-old nephew presented me with a dish towel on which he had drawn a detailed map of my house and backyard. His mom gave him plain white dish towels and a set of permanent fabric markers, then let him go to town decorating dish towels for family members. The detail and care he put into it was just precious, and I will cherish that dish towel forever.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIf you want something that looks less obviously handmade, you could draw or write a more stylized artistic pattern. But I have to say, I got such a kick out of that DIY dish towel that I\u2019m totally in favor of handing over the artistic reins to little kids.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e4u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eHer favorite foodu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eOne of my favorite ways to care for others with minimal expense is to cook or bake for those I love. I can usually be found baking something almost every day, especially during the winter months, so to me a home-baked treat is an obvious choice for a handmade gift.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIf you\u2019re not much of a baker, give this u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ebanana bread recipeu003c\/au003e a try; it\u2019s super easy to make, comes together quickly, and is utterly delicious!u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIf you know she has a certain favorite food, go ahead and whip up a batch of snickerdoodles or fudge or whatever hits the spot.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAnd if she doesn\u2019t have much of a sweet tooth, try u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ehomemade granolau003c\/au003e or u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ehealthy breakfast cookiesu003c\/au003e for something she can enjoy for breakfast for several days.u003c\/pu003enu003ch2 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003entttu003cspanu003e5u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003cstrongu003eA photo giftu003c\/strongu003eu003cbr \/u003enttu003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eWhile this option takes more advance planning than the others, she is sure to love it!u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eA photo calendar featuring her kids and grandkids or a photo book of your favorite adventures and memories together is a gift she will cherish for years to come.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" mother, child, baby, field, motherhood\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Motheru0026#8217;s Day gifts that donu0026#8217;t cost a thing\u00a0u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" DAY\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Gifts for Motheru0026#8217;s Day that she\u2019ll actually loveu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhat can you do when the budget is tight but you want to honor and celebrate your mom? We\u2019ve got you covered with a few simple ideas you can make this weekend and have ready to give Mom this Sunday.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThese DIY gifts would all be a delight to receive, and take just minutes to make. Hopefully one (or more!) of these is just the thing for you to make for your mom this weekend.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHappy crafting!u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"1\",\"text\":\"Sugar scrub\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e1u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eSugar scrubu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eUsing a sugar scrub leaves your skin feeling silky soft, and it\u2019s easy to make yourself! You probably already have all the ingredients on hand.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eMy favorite recipe is listed below. I\u2019ve been making this sugar scrub for about 10 years, and I try to always keep some on hand because it\u2019s truly the best! Not only does it feel amazing, but it smells good enough to eat too.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBest DIY Sugar Scrubu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIngredients:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:list --u003enu003culu003eu003c!-- wp:list-item --u003enu003cliu003e2 cups sugaru0026nbsp;u003c\/liu003enu003c!-- \/wp:list-item --u003ennu003c!-- wp:list-item --u003enu003cliu003e1\/4 cup coconut oil, meltedu003c\/liu003enu003c!-- \/wp:list-item --u003ennu003c!-- wp:list-item --u003enu003cliu003e1 Tbsp lemon juiceu003c\/liu003enu003c!-- \/wp:list-item --u003ennu003c!-- wp:list-item --u003enu003cliu003e\u00bd Tbsp honeyu0026nbsp;u003c\/liu003enu003c!-- \/wp:list-item --u003ennu003c!-- wp:list-item --u003enu003cliu003e1 Tsp apple cider vinegaru003c\/liu003enu003c!-- \/wp:list-item --u003eu003c\/ulu003enu003c!-- \/wp:list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eCombine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight container and it will last for months.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"2\",\"text\":\"Handmade photo frame\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e2u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eHandmade photo frameu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThere are so many ways to make a photo frame, from folding one out of u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eorigamiu003c\/au003e paper to painting a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ewoodenu003c\/au003e one to decorating one with pom-poms or cardboard figures or stickers.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eYou can decorate the frame with something meaningful to you and your mom, like flowers to honor her love for gardening or small seashells to celebrate her love for going to the beach.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAnd of course, don\u2019t forget to print a favorite photo to go in it, maybe one of you and your mom! If you don't have a photo quality printer, a local one-hour photo place should make this quick and easy.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"3\",\"text\":\"Hand-drawn dish towel\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e3u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eHand-drawn dish towelu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eI\u2019ll speak from experience here in sharing that one of the sweetest gifts I\u2019ve ever received was when my six-year-old nephew presented me with a dish towel on which he had drawn a detailed map of my house and backyard. His mom gave him plain white dish towels and a set of permanent fabric markers, then let him go to town decorating dish towels for family members. The detail and care he put into it was just precious, and I will cherish that dish towel forever.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIf you want something that looks less obviously handmade, you could draw or write a more stylized artistic pattern. But I have to say, I got such a kick out of that DIY dish towel that I\u2019m totally in favor of handing over the artistic reins to little kids.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"4\",\"text\":\"Her favorite food\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e4u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eHer favorite foodu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eOne of my favorite ways to care for others with minimal expense is to cook or bake for those I love. I can usually be found baking something almost every day, especially during the winter months, so to me a home-baked treat is an obvious choice for a handmade gift.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIf you\u2019re not much of a baker, give this u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ebanana bread recipeu003c\/au003e a try; it\u2019s super easy to make, comes together quickly, and is utterly delicious!u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIf you know she has a certain favorite food, go ahead and whip up a batch of snickerdoodles or fudge or whatever hits the spot.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAnd if she doesn\u2019t have much of a sweet tooth, try u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ehomemade granolau003c\/au003e or u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003ehealthy breakfast cookiesu003c\/au003e for something she can enjoy for breakfast for several days.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/rich-list \"index\":\"5\",\"text\":\"A photo gift\" --u003enu003ch3 class=\"wp-block-aleteia-rich-list\"u003eu003cspanu003e5u003c\/spanu003eu003cstrongu003eA photo giftu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/rich-list --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhile this option takes more advance planning than the others, she is sure to love it!u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eA photo calendar featuring her kids and grandkids or a photo book of your favorite adventures and memories together is a gift she will cherish for years to come.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Mother\\u0026#8217;s Day gifts that don\\u0026#8217;t cost a thing\u00a0\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Motheru0026#8217;s Day gifts that donu0026#8217;t cost a thing\u00a0u003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Gifts for Mother\\u0026#8217;s Day that she\u2019ll actually love\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Gifts for Motheru0026#8217;s Day that she\u2019ll actually loveu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"5 Homemade Mother\u2019s Day gifts that moms actually like\",\"subheading\":\"What can you do when the budget is tight but you want to honor and celebrate your mom? 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Maria-Theresia Gerhardinger\",\"saint_info\":\"Foundress of the School Sisters of Notre Dame\",\"saint_bio\":\"u003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eEducator and Foundress (1797-1879)u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHer lifeu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ Caroline Gerhadinger was born in Bavaria and was educated by a religious community known as the Canonesses of Our Lady.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ Napoleon suppressed the community of canonesses as part of his campaign to limit the authority of the Church, but after his fall from power the local priest re-founded the community and Caroline became a member, receiving the religious name Maria-Theresia.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003eu003cpu003e+ She is said to have been an unyielding and determined woman and these qualities would serve her and the community well as they faced an uncertain future.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ In 1839, Maria-Theresia was chosen as superior of the community and held the post for forty years.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ Accepting an invitation from Saint John Neumann, the bishop of Philadelphia, Maria-Theresia sent sisters of her community to America. There, the sisters, who had come to be known as the School Sisters of Notre Dame, opened an orphanage in Baltimore and schools in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. By 1850, the sisters had established communities in several countries.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e+ Highly regarded by Church and civil authorities, Blessed Maria-Theresia Gerhardinger died in 1879 and was beatified in 1985.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFor prayer and reflectionu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e\u201cThe love of Jesus sees into the future.\u201d\u2014Blessed Maria-Theresia Gerhardingeru003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSpiritual bonusu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eOn this day, the Church also remembers the Prophet Isaiah. The opening verse of the Book of Isaiah tells us that Isaiah, \u201cson of Amoz,\u201d prophesied during the reigns of Judahite kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. This information helps to provide the historical period in which Isaiah was active. The goal of Isaiah, in both the warnings and admonitions of the text, is to \u201cgive the people of Judah and Jerusalem hope for the future and the will to re-embrace their ancestral religious traditions\u201d (Leslie Hoppe, OFM, in u003ca href=\" The prophecies of Isaiah have had a profound on influence on the Christian Scriptures, particularly in our understanding of the person and sufferings of Jesus and God\u2019s ongoing action in the world (especially in the Vatican II constitution u003ca href=\" et Spesu003c\/emu003e, no 70u003c\/au003e).u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eReligious lifeu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eTo learn more about the life and ministries of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, visit: u003ca href=\" God, who raised up blessed Maria-Theresia in your Church to show others the way of salvation, grant us, by her example, so to follow Christ the master, that we may come with our neighbor into your presence. 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Here are some resources that can help grieving moms cope with their loss and find begin to find healing. u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003e\u201cCould you send me any resources for moms who have miscarried? My friend is going through this, and I want to help her.\u201d When my brother asked me this question last month, I realized that despite having experienced u003ca href=\" miscarriages of my ownu003c\/au003e, the resources I had to give were minimal and not conveniently gathered in one place. I\u2019ve been on a hunt since then for resources that are easy to share and comprehensive.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHere is what I\u2019ve found.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eBEST OVERALL GUIDEu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eThis guideu003c\/au003e with information to help before, during, and after miscarriage is from a Catholic ministry for parents who have lost children called Red Bird Ministries. It is well-laid out, easy to navigate, and covers many different aspects of navigating this particular suffering.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eHELPFUL CATHOLIC INFORMATIONu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eThis pageu003c\/au003e from Holy Heroes has helpful links on everything from naming your baby to parish support and specific prayers to pray. It features illustrations from the book u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eJellybean, A Baby\u2019s Journey to Godu003c\/au003e u0026#8212; a sweet story that explains miscarriage in a way children can grasp. Its simplicity and light-filled images help parents process their grief also.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eHELPING A FRIENDu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eIf you have a friend who has miscarried, here are a few best practices from all of the articles I\u2019ve read, and from my own personal experience.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSending a card or some sort of gift (flowers, food, candle, etc.) is usually most welcome.u003c\/strongu003e It is a way to show support while giving someone space and time to grieve in whatever way they need. Additionally, try to be a loving presence and listening ear, especially if you live nearby. That will look different for every situation, especially depending on the closeness of your relationship to the person suffering. Reaching out and saying how sad you are is a safe bet, and much more appreciated than saying nothing and ignoring the situation.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIt can be hard to figure out what to say u0026#8212; either in a card or in person. One rule of thumb that I read somewhere and have remembered ever since is to make sure that whatever you say to someone grieving is along the lines of \u201cI\u2019m sad with you.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eTelling someone u003cemu003enotu003c\/emu003e to be sad is hurtful. Realize that if you can put the phrase \u201cDon\u2019t be sad\u201d in front of whatever you are going to say, then you\u2019re not being helpful. Lines from u003ca href=\" 139u003c\/au003e can be comforting to include in a card for someone grieving the loss of a baby. u003ca href=\" Bird\u2019s u003c\/au003eguide contains many suggestions for specific things you can say, as does the \u201cSupporting a friend\u201d u003ca href=\"u003esection hereu003c\/au003e.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eONLINE ACCOMPANIMENTu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eFinally, if you have experienced a miscarriage yourself, and want to read stories, advice, and validation from other women from a Catholic perspective, type the word miscarriage into the Aleteia u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003esearch engine hereu003c\/au003e. Reading wisdom and encouragement from people who have experienced the same suffering as you can be tremendously helpful. Grief is isolating, so having a place to go and find affirming stories should help the loneliness you might feel.u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Pregnant Woman\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" a miscarriage: One motheru0026#8217;s poignant storyu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" WOMAN\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" hopeful when experiencing recurrent pregnancy lossu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cCould you send me any resources for moms who have miscarried? My friend is going through this, and I want to help her.\u201d When my brother asked me this question last month, I realized that despite having experienced u003ca href=\" miscarriages of my ownu003c\/au003e, the resources I had to give were minimal and not conveniently gathered in one place. I\u2019ve been on a hunt since then for resources that are easy to share and comprehensive.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHere is what I\u2019ve found.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"BEST OVERALL GUIDE\" --u003enu003ch3u003eBEST OVERALL GUIDEu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eThis guideu003c\/au003e with information to help before, during, and after miscarriage is from a Catholic ministry for parents who have lost children called Red Bird Ministries. It is well-laid out, easy to navigate, and covers many different aspects of navigating this particular suffering.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"HELPFUL CATHOLIC INFORMATION\" --u003enu003ch3u003eHELPFUL CATHOLIC INFORMATIONu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eThis pageu003c\/au003e from Holy Heroes has helpful links on everything from naming your baby to parish support and specific prayers to pray. It features illustrations from the book u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eJellybean, A Baby\u2019s Journey to Godu003c\/au003e -- a sweet story that explains miscarriage in a way children can grasp. Its simplicity and light-filled images help parents process their grief also.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"HELPING A FRIEND\" --u003enu003ch3u003eHELPING A FRIENDu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIf you have a friend who has miscarried, here are a few best practices from all of the articles I\u2019ve read, and from my own personal experience.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSending a card or some sort of gift (flowers, food, candle, etc.) is usually most welcome.u003c\/strongu003e It is a way to show support while giving someone space and time to grieve in whatever way they need. Additionally, try to be a loving presence and listening ear, especially if you live nearby. That will look different for every situation, especially depending on the closeness of your relationship to the person suffering. Reaching out and saying how sad you are is a safe bet, and much more appreciated than saying nothing and ignoring the situation.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIt can be hard to figure out what to say -- either in a card or in person. One rule of thumb that I read somewhere and have remembered ever since is to make sure that whatever you say to someone grieving is along the lines of \u201cI\u2019m sad with you.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eTelling someone u003cemu003enotu003c\/emu003e to be sad is hurtful. Realize that if you can put the phrase \u201cDon\u2019t be sad\u201d in front of whatever you are going to say, then you\u2019re not being helpful. Lines from u003ca href=\" 139u003c\/au003e can be comforting to include in a card for someone grieving the loss of a baby. u003ca href=\" Bird\u2019s u003c\/au003eguide contains many suggestions for specific things you can say, as does the \u201cSupporting a friend\u201d u003ca href=\"u003esection hereu003c\/au003e.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"ONLINE ACCOMPANIMENT\" --u003enu003ch3u003eONLINE ACCOMPANIMENTu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFinally, if you have experienced a miscarriage yourself, and want to read stories, advice, and validation from other women from a Catholic perspective, type the word miscarriage into the Aleteia u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003esearch engine hereu003c\/au003e. Reading wisdom and encouragement from people who have experienced the same suffering as you can be tremendously helpful. Grief is isolating, so having a place to go and find affirming stories should help the loneliness you might feel.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" a miscarriage: One mother\\u0026#8217;s poignant story\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" a miscarriage: One motheru0026#8217;s poignant storyu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" hopeful when experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" hopeful when experiencing recurrent pregnancy lossu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Where can women turn for help when they have a miscarriage?\",\"subheading\":\"Losing a baby is a traumatic experience. Here are some resources that can help grieving moms cope with their loss and find begin to find healing. \",\"author\":\"Cecilia Pigg\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"290303\",\"link\":\" Pigg is a writer, wife, and mother who enjoys oceans, mountains, and prairies (in that order). 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Here are some resources that can help grieving moms cope with their loss and find begin to find healing. \",\"dimension10\":\"799588\",\"dimension11\":\"Miscarriage\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Lifestyle Department\",\"dimension14\":\"Lifestyle\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":874,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eLosing a baby is a traumatic experience. Here are some resources that can help grieving moms cope with their loss and find begin to find healing. u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003e\u201cCould you send me any resources for moms who have miscarried? My friend is going through this, and I want to help her.\u201d When my brother asked me this question last month, I realized that despite having experienced u003ca href=\" miscarriages of my ownu003c\/au003e, the resources I had to give were minimal and not conveniently gathered in one place. I\u2019ve been on a hunt since then for resources that are easy to share and comprehensive.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eHere is what I\u2019ve found.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":787333,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eA priest who has prepared many couples for marriage offers a perspective that bases marriage on a decision and inscribes it in the long term.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eParadoxical as it may seem, when embarking on the great adventure of u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003emarriageu003c\/au003e, the question is not whether you love the other person, but u003cstrongu003ewhether you u0026#8220;wantu0026#8221; to love them. For life.u003c\/strongu003e This is one of the key lessons Fr. Fran\u00e7ois Potez wants couples to learn.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026#8220;People donu0026#8217;t get married because they love each other. They get married because theyu0026#8217;ve decided to love each other,u0026#8221; insists the parish priest of St. Philippe du Roule in his recent book, u003cemu003eSince you\u2019ve decided to love each otheru003c\/emu003e (\u201cu003cemu003ePuisque vous avez d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de vous aimeru003c\/emu003e\u2026\u201d currently available in French). Marriage isn\u2019t the result of reciprocal feelings of love, however strong they may be, but u003cstrongu003ethe fruit of a decisionu003c\/strongu003e. And thatu0026#8217;s why it can last.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eBecause as the years go by, u003cstrongu003ebig feelings and butterflies in the stomach fadeu003c\/strongu003e. u0026#8220;Many people get married u0026#8212; even Christians u0026#8212; with the inner thought: u0026#8216;I hope it works out,'u0026#8221; says Fr. Potez. u0026#8220;But thatu0026#8217;s turning things upside down. Love is a decision; and since weu0026#8217;ve decided, weu0026#8217;ll do whatever it takes to make it work. So, the question of whether I love them or not is the wrong question. The only right question is, \u2018Do I want to love them?\u2019u0026#8221;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIn reality, this decision doesnu0026#8217;t just concern u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eengagedu003c\/au003e couples about to get married. It concerns all couples, whether theyu0026#8217;ve been married for 10, 20, or 30 years. Itu0026#8217;s a decision that they have to make again and again, especially when the couple is going through a difficult period.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eNot a constraint, but a gift from Godu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe problem is if we see the u003cstrongu003eindissolubility of marriageu003c\/strongu003e as a constraint. On the contrary, the Church invites us to see it as u003cstrongu003ea gift from Godu003c\/strongu003e. u0026#8220;The indissolubility of marriage is not a constraint imposed by the Church, but a gift from God in the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003esacramentu003c\/au003e! This changes everything. In the sacrament of marriage, God commits Himself to and with the spouses. God says, \u2018I know your fickleness, the fragility of your feelings, your freedom, and your yes, better than you know yourself. Thatu0026#8217;s why I commit myself to you and with you, I who never change. I stand firm, I give my life. You can rest your faithfulness on mine, for I am the rock on which your love will be sealed,\u2019u0026#8221; writes Father Potez.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe decision to love is certainly a decision on a human scale, but thanks to the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003esacrament of marriageu003c\/au003e, it benefits from u003cstrongu003ea divine boostu0026#8230; which is no small thing.u003c\/strongu003e u0026#8220;If you understand that indissolubility is not a constraint but a gift, a grace from God, youu0026#8217;ll find serenity, youu0026#8217;ll no longer be afraid, and youu0026#8217;ll be able to regain perspective every time you go through a crisis,u0026#8221; the priest emphasizes.u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" W ZIEMI \u015aWI\u0118TEJ\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" quick introduction to the sacrament of marriageu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" RINGS\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" a couple can count on the sacrament of marriageu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eParadoxical as it may seem, when embarking on the great adventure of u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003emarriageu003c\/au003e, the question is not whether you love the other person, but u003cstrongu003ewhether you \"want\" to love them. For life.u003c\/strongu003e This is one of the key lessons Fr. Fran\u00e7ois Potez wants couples to learn.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\"People don't get married because they love each other. They get married because they've decided to love each other,\" insists the parish priest of St. Philippe du Roule in his recent book, u003cemu003eSince you\u2019ve decided to love each otheru003c\/emu003e (\u201cu003cemu003ePuisque vous avez d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de vous aimeru003c\/emu003e\u2026\u201d currently available in French). Marriage isn\u2019t the result of reciprocal feelings of love, however strong they may be, but u003cstrongu003ethe fruit of a decisionu003c\/strongu003e. And that's why it can last.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBecause as the years go by, u003cstrongu003ebig feelings and butterflies in the stomach fadeu003c\/strongu003e. \"Many people get married -- even Christians -- with the inner thought: 'I hope it works out,'\" says Fr. Potez. \"But that's turning things upside down. Love is a decision; and since we've decided, we'll do whatever it takes to make it work. So, the question of whether I love them or not is the wrong question. The only right question is, \u2018Do I want to love them?\u2019\"u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn reality, this decision doesn't just concern u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eengagedu003c\/au003e couples about to get married. It concerns all couples, whether they've been married for 10, 20, or 30 years. It's a decision that they have to make again and again, especially when the couple is going through a difficult period.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Not a constraint, but a gift from God\" --u003enu003ch3u003eNot a constraint, but a gift from Godu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe problem is if we see the u003cstrongu003eindissolubility of marriageu003c\/strongu003e as a constraint. On the contrary, the Church invites us to see it as u003cstrongu003ea gift from Godu003c\/strongu003e. \"The indissolubility of marriage is not a constraint imposed by the Church, but a gift from God in the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003esacramentu003c\/au003e! This changes everything. In the sacrament of marriage, God commits Himself to and with the spouses. God says, \u2018I know your fickleness, the fragility of your feelings, your freedom, and your yes, better than you know yourself. That's why I commit myself to you and with you, I who never change. I stand firm, I give my life. You can rest your faithfulness on mine, for I am the rock on which your love will be sealed,\u2019\" writes Father Potez.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe decision to love is certainly a decision on a human scale, but thanks to the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003esacrament of marriageu003c\/au003e, it benefits from u003cstrongu003ea divine boost... which is no small thing.u003c\/strongu003e \"If you understand that indissolubility is not a constraint but a gift, a grace from God, you'll find serenity, you'll no longer be afraid, and you'll be able to regain perspective every time you go through a crisis,\" the priest emphasizes.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" quick introduction to the sacrament of marriage\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" quick introduction to the sacrament of marriageu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" a couple can count on the sacrament of marriage\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" a couple can count on the sacrament of marriageu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"The only question that matters if love is to last forever\",\"subheading\":\"A priest who has prepared many couples for marriage offers a perspective that bases marriage on a decision and inscribes it in the long term.\",\"author\":\"Mathilde De Robien\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"153596\",\"link\":\" De Robien\",\"hreflangs\":\"en\":\" - Yuri A I Shutterstock\",\"link\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"alt\":\"WEDDING\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/02\/05\/the-only-question-that-matters-if-love-is-to-last-forever\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" 91, 175, 192, 1 )\",\"term_id\":278,\"category\":\"Lifestyle\",\"category_slug\":\"lifestyle\",\"category_id\":278,\"category_color\":\"#5bafc0\",\"parent_category\":\"Lifestyle\",\"published\":1707170839,\"published_datalayer\":\"2024.02.05\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 02\/05\/24\",\"tags\":\"Catholic Lifestyle, Family, Marriage\",\"firsttag\":\"Marriage\",\"tags_items\":[\"term_id\":423717264,\"name\":\"Catholic Lifestyle\",\"link\":\" Department\",\"settings\":\"disable_slideshow_cta\":\"\",\"template_customizations\":\"\",\"post_appearance_setting\":\"no_drop_caps\":false,\"hide_from_tops\":false,\"hide_date\":false,\"hide_post\":false,\"hide_post_in_newsletter\":false,\"ads_disabled\":false,\"inread_ads_disabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position_enabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position\":\"2\",\"test_pixel_enabled\":false,\"test_pixel_position\":\"\",\"exclude_banner_article\":false,\"div_moneytags_position\":\"\",\"hide_promotional_box\":false,\"original_article\":\"is_original\":\"2\",\"url\":\"\",\"edition\":\"fr\",\"gtm\":\"page_type\":\"\",\"page_type_2\":\"\",\"category_name\":\"lifestyle\",\"article_subcategory\":\"Lifestyle\",\"article_type\":\"article\",\"cd\":\"dimension1\":\"Mathilde De Robien\",\"dimension2\":\"Lifestyle\",\"dimension3\":\"1707170839\",\"dimension4\":\"en\",\"dimension5\":\"\",\"dimension6\":\"article\",\"dimension7\":\"2024.02.05\",\"dimension8\":\"Catholic Lifestyle, Family, Marriage\",\"dimension9\":\"A priest who has prepared many couples for marriage offers a perspective that bases marriage on a decision and inscribes it in the long term.\",\"dimension10\":\"787333\",\"dimension11\":\"Catholic Lifestyle\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Lifestyle Department\",\"dimension14\":\"Lifestyle\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":748,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eA priest who has prepared many couples for marriage offers a perspective that bases marriage on a decision and inscribes it in the long term.u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eParadoxical as it may seem, when embarking on the great adventure of u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003emarriageu003c\/au003e, the question is not whether you love the other person, but u003cstrongu003ewhether you \"want\" to love them. For life.u003c\/strongu003e This is one of the key lessons Fr. Fran\u00e7ois Potez wants couples to learn.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003e\"People don't get married because they love each other. They get married because they've decided to love each other,\" insists the parish priest of St. Philippe du Roule in his recent book, u003cemu003eSince you\u2019ve decided to love each otheru003c\/emu003e (\u201cu003cemu003ePuisque vous avez d\u00e9cid\u00e9 de vous aimeru003c\/emu003e\u2026\u201d currently available in French). Marriage isn\u2019t the result of reciprocal feelings of love, however strong they may be, but u003cstrongu003ethe fruit of a decisionu003c\/strongu003e. And that's why it can last.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":803124,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe Cent-Suisses today are a Swiss non-military corps, a symbolic and ceremonial revival of a mercenary corps that once served the kings of France.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eFrom May 6 to 8, 2024, the famous Pontifical Swiss Guard welcomed another Swiss u0026#8220;elite corpsu0026#8221; to the Vatican: the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eCent-Suissesu003c\/emu003eu003c\/au003e (Hundred Swiss), a \u201ccorps\u201d of extras usually working at Veveyu0026#8217;s famous u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eF\u00eate des Vigneronsu003c\/emu003eu003c\/au003e (Winegrowers\u2019 Festival). This happy, peaceful brotherhood, with its close \u201cfamily ties\u201d to the pontiffu0026#8217;s personal guard, was received with great pomp in the worldu0026#8217;s smallest state.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\" alt=\"May 8, 2024 - The Cent-Suisses at the Vatican\" class=\"wp-image-803126\" srcset=\" 4032w, ?resize=150,113 150w, ?resize=300,225 300w, ?resize=1024,768 1024w, ?resize=1536,1152 1536w, ?resize=2048,1536 2048w, ?resize=620,465 620w, ?resize=1140,855 1140w, ?resize=375,281 375w, ?resize=1013,760 1013w, ?resize=630,473 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003e\u00a9 Camille Dalmas\/I.MEDIAu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eSwiss guards, but not u0026#8220;theu0026#8221; Swiss Guardu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eIn St. Peteru0026#8217;s Square, where they paraded on May 8 to the sound of their fifes and drums, the 50 or so stalwarts of the Cent-Suisses corps did not go unnoticed. Not without confusion: theyu0026#8217;re Swiss, they too wear striped uniforms modeled on those of the Italian Renaissance with a red plume, and theyu0026#8217;re armed with a glittering halberd. u0026#8220;Itu0026#8217;s the Swiss Guards!u0026#8221; exclaimed an Italian woman, who, like many others, came to admire this companyu0026#8217;s proud march at close quarters.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026#8220;In a way, she wasnu0026#8217;t wrong,u0026#8221; says with a laugh St\u00e9phane Krebs, commander of this unique company. u0026#8220;Weu0026#8217;re Swiss guards, but not u0026#8216;theu0026#8217; u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eSwiss Guardu003c\/au003e,u0026#8221; he stresses, explaining that the style of his corpsu0026#8217; red-and-white uniform was inspired by that of the pontiffsu0026#8217; personal army.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\" alt=\"The Cent-Suisses in St. Peter's Square\" class=\"wp-image-803128\" srcset=\" 4032w, ?resize=150,113 150w, ?resize=300,225 300w, ?resize=1024,768 1024w, ?resize=1536,1152 1536w, ?resize=2048,1536 2048w, ?resize=620,465 620w, ?resize=1140,855 1140w, ?resize=375,281 375w, ?resize=1013,760 1013w, ?resize=630,473 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003e\u00a9 Camille Dalmas\/I.MEDIAu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe Cent-Suisses troop has existed since 1865, taking its name from one of the many elite mercenary corps provided by the Swiss Confederation throughout its history. The Cent-Suisses were the elite corps of the kings of France between 1471 and 1792, when they were massacred by revolutionaries defending Louis XVI in the Tuileries. The corps was temporarily revived between 1814 and 1830, and exported to other kingdoms.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eThe Cent-Suisses todayu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eTodayu0026#8217;s Company of the Cent-Suisses, dressed in the national colors of red and white, is a non-military u0026#8220;elite corpsu0026#8221; taking part in Veveyu0026#8217;s famous F\u00eate des Vignerons. This event is a traditional festivity held just four or five times a century in the Valais town on the shores of Lake Geneva since it was first held in 1819. Since 2016, it has been recognized as u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eUNESCO intangible cultural heritageu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu0026#8220;Joining the Cent-Suisses is easier than joining the Swiss Guard,u0026#8221; says St\u00e9phane Krebs. To serve under him, all you need to do is come from the Vevey region and be over 1.80m (5\u201911\u201d) tall. Knowing someone in the organization of the F\u00eate des Vignerons can also help. And itu0026#8217;s less strenuous than the Swiss Guard, too, since the service takes place roughly every 15 to 30 years \u2014 the next edition is likely to take place in 2035.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eReciprocal visitsu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eAlexandre Furrer was a Swiss Guard from 2016 to 2021. He obtained a dispensation to join the Cent-Suisses in 2019 to participate in that year\u2019s F\u00eate des Vigneronsu003cemu003e,u003c\/emu003e which celebrated the bicentenary of the festival. It was a very emotional event for him, as he wore two hats; on that occasion, the Swiss Guard was the guest of honor on the main day of the event, August 1.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe red and white soldiers gave them a u0026#8220;warm welcome,u0026#8221; he says, u0026#8220;and the Swiss Guard had originally planned to return the favor in 2020, but the pandemic put an end to the project, and we then waited a long time for a new invitation \u2026 It finally happened, and I must say we were very well received,u0026#8221; he enthuses, recognizing the privileged status afforded them by the presence of the Swiss Guard within the Vatican.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\" alt=\"St\u00e9phane Krebs, the commander of the Cent-Suisses\" class=\"wp-image-803132\" srcset=\" 4032w, ?resize=150,113 150w, ?resize=300,225 300w, ?resize=1024,768 1024w, ?resize=1536,1152 1536w, ?resize=2048,1536 2048w, ?resize=620,465 620w, ?resize=1140,855 1140w, ?resize=375,281 375w, ?resize=1013,760 1013w, ?resize=630,473 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eSt\u00e9phane Krebs, commander of the Cent-Suissesu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003e\u00a9 Camille Dalmas\/I.MEDIAu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe program for this trip, which had been in the pipeline for a year, was full to the brim. Arriving on the night of Sunday, May 5, the Cent-Suisses took pride of place at the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eswearing-in ceremony for their compatriotsu003c\/au003e in the Papal Guard. The following day, they enjoyed a guided tour of the Vatican, visiting the Swiss Guard quarters, climbing to the top of the dome of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, and passing through the gardens of the small state.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eAn emotional meeting with the Popeu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eFinally, on Wednesday, they were able to attend the general audience from a prominent position, seated right in front of the Pope at the foot of the forecourt of St. Peteru0026#8217;s Basilica. At the end of the event, the Cent-Suisses greeted the Pontiff and took a photo with him.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026#8220;It was a very powerful moment, one of the most powerful Iu0026#8217;ve ever experienced,u0026#8221; admitted a visibly moved St\u00e9phane Krebs shortly after the meeting. u0026#8220;The Pope simply thanked us,u0026#8221; he says. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eHe offered the Pope a dove specially forged for the occasion by local Swiss artist Bertille Laguet, who usually makes their weapons. u0026#8220;A dove, because heu0026#8217;s a pope of peace,u0026#8221; explains the commander.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\" alt=\"May 8, 2024 - The Cent-Suisses in St. Peter's Square\" class=\"wp-image-803127\" srcset=\" 4032w, ?resize=150,113 150w, ?resize=300,225 300w, ?resize=1024,768 1024w, ?resize=1536,1152 1536w, ?resize=2048,1536 2048w, ?resize=620,465 620w, ?resize=1140,855 1140w, ?resize=375,281 375w, ?resize=1013,760 1013w, ?resize=630,473 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003e\u00a9 Camille Dalmas\/I.MEDIAu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eAfter the general audience, the Cent-Suisses paraded through St. Peteru0026#8217;s Square and then on to the Swiss Guardu0026#8217;s quarters, in ranks and to music, as thousands of pilgrims and tourists looked on in admiration and amazement. u0026#8220;We feel a bit at home,u0026#8221; said a delighted Charles, 72, a former member of the Cent-Suisses, who had come to accompany his comrades.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIn the courtyard of the Swiss Guard, before leaving for home in the evening, the red and white soldiers celebrated their friendship with the blue, gold, and red guards one last time. And Major Krebs solemnly presented Swiss Guard Commander Christoph Graf with a traditional engraved alpine bell to commemorate their friendship.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" src=\" alt=\"The Cent-Suisses at the Vatican\" class=\"wp-image-803131\" srcset=\" 4032w, ?resize=150,113 150w, ?resize=300,225 300w, ?resize=1024,768 1024w, ?resize=1536,1152 1536w, ?resize=2048,1536 2048w, ?resize=620,465 620w, ?resize=1140,855 1140w, ?resize=375,281 375w, ?resize=1013,760 1013w, ?resize=630,473 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003e\u00a9 Camille Dalmas\/I.MEDIAu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Church\" data-category-english=\"church\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Guards take part in a swearing-in ceremony in San Damaso Courtyard, Vatican on May 06, 2024\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\"u003eSee new Swiss Guards sworn in at Vatican (Video and Photos)u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Church\" data-category-english=\"church\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" vice-commander of the Swiss Guard trains the young recruits.\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" the scenes with the Swiss Guard on the eve of the swearing-in ceremonyu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFrom May 6 to 8, 2024, the famous Pontifical Swiss Guard welcomed another Swiss \"elite corps\" to the Vatican: the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eCent-Suissesu003c\/emu003eu003c\/au003e (Hundred Swiss), a \u201ccorps\u201d of extras usually working at Vevey's famous u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eF\u00eate des Vigneronsu003c\/emu003eu003c\/au003e (Winegrowers\u2019 Festival). This happy, peaceful brotherhood, with its close \u201cfamily ties\u201d to the pontiff's personal guard, was received with great pomp in the world's smallest state.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":803126,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"May 8, 2024 - The Cent-Suisses at the Vatican\" class=\"wp-image-803126\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Swiss guards, but not \\u0022the\\u0022 Swiss Guard\" --u003enu003ch3u003eSwiss guards, but not \"the\" Swiss Guardu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn St. Peter's Square, where they paraded on May 8 to the sound of their fifes and drums, the 50 or so stalwarts of the Cent-Suisses corps did not go unnoticed. Not without confusion: they're Swiss, they too wear striped uniforms modeled on those of the Italian Renaissance with a red plume, and they're armed with a glittering halberd. \"It's the Swiss Guards!\" exclaimed an Italian woman, who, like many others, came to admire this company's proud march at close quarters.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\"In a way, she wasn't wrong,\" says with a laugh St\u00e9phane Krebs, commander of this unique company. \"We're Swiss guards, but not 'the' u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eSwiss Guardu003c\/au003e,\" he stresses, explaining that the style of his corps' red-and-white uniform was inspired by that of the pontiffs' personal army.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":803128,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"The Cent-Suisses in St. Peter's Square\" class=\"wp-image-803128\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe Cent-Suisses troop has existed since 1865, taking its name from one of the many elite mercenary corps provided by the Swiss Confederation throughout its history. The Cent-Suisses were the elite corps of the kings of France between 1471 and 1792, when they were massacred by revolutionaries defending Louis XVI in the Tuileries. The corps was temporarily revived between 1814 and 1830, and exported to other kingdoms.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"The Cent-Suisses today\" --u003enu003ch3u003eThe Cent-Suisses todayu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eToday's Company of the Cent-Suisses, dressed in the national colors of red and white, is a non-military \"elite corps\" taking part in Vevey's famous F\u00eate des Vignerons. This event is a traditional festivity held just four or five times a century in the Valais town on the shores of Lake Geneva since it was first held in 1819. Since 2016, it has been recognized as u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eUNESCO intangible cultural heritageu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\"Joining the Cent-Suisses is easier than joining the Swiss Guard,\" says St\u00e9phane Krebs. To serve under him, all you need to do is come from the Vevey region and be over 1.80m (5\u201911\u201d) tall. Knowing someone in the organization of the F\u00eate des Vignerons can also help. And it's less strenuous than the Swiss Guard, too, since the service takes place roughly every 15 to 30 years \u2014 the next edition is likely to take place in 2035.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Reciprocal visits\" --u003enu003ch3u003eReciprocal visitsu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAlexandre Furrer was a Swiss Guard from 2016 to 2021. He obtained a dispensation to join the Cent-Suisses in 2019 to participate in that year\u2019s F\u00eate des Vigneronsu003cemu003e,u003c\/emu003e which celebrated the bicentenary of the festival. It was a very emotional event for him, as he wore two hats; on that occasion, the Swiss Guard was the guest of honor on the main day of the event, August 1.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe red and white soldiers gave them a \"warm welcome,\" he says, \"and the Swiss Guard had originally planned to return the favor in 2020, but the pandemic put an end to the project, and we then waited a long time for a new invitation \u2026 It finally happened, and I must say we were very well received,\" he enthuses, recognizing the privileged status afforded them by the presence of the Swiss Guard within the Vatican.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":803132,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"St\u00e9phane Krebs, the commander of the Cent-Suisses\" class=\"wp-image-803132\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eSt\u00e9phane Krebs, commander of the Cent-Suissesu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe program for this trip, which had been in the pipeline for a year, was full to the brim. Arriving on the night of Sunday, May 5, the Cent-Suisses took pride of place at the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eswearing-in ceremony for their compatriotsu003c\/au003e in the Papal Guard. The following day, they enjoyed a guided tour of the Vatican, visiting the Swiss Guard quarters, climbing to the top of the dome of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, and passing through the gardens of the small state.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"An emotional meeting with the Pope\" --u003enu003ch3u003eAn emotional meeting with the Popeu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFinally, on Wednesday, they were able to attend the general audience from a prominent position, seated right in front of the Pope at the foot of the forecourt of St. Peter's Basilica. At the end of the event, the Cent-Suisses greeted the Pontiff and took a photo with him.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\"It was a very powerful moment, one of the most powerful I've ever experienced,\" admitted a visibly moved St\u00e9phane Krebs shortly after the meeting. \"The Pope simply thanked us,\" he says. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eHe offered the Pope a dove specially forged for the occasion by local Swiss artist Bertille Laguet, who usually makes their weapons. \"A dove, because he's a pope of peace,\" explains the commander.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":803127,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"May 8, 2024 - The Cent-Suisses in St. Peter's Square\" class=\"wp-image-803127\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAfter the general audience, the Cent-Suisses paraded through St. Peter's Square and then on to the Swiss Guard's quarters, in ranks and to music, as thousands of pilgrims and tourists looked on in admiration and amazement. \"We feel a bit at home,\" said a delighted Charles, 72, a former member of the Cent-Suisses, who had come to accompany his comrades.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn the courtyard of the Swiss Guard, before leaving for home in the evening, the red and white soldiers celebrated their friendship with the blue, gold, and red guards one last time. And Major Krebs solemnly presented Swiss Guard Commander Christoph Graf with a traditional engraved alpine bell to commemorate their friendship.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":803131,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"The Cent-Suisses at the Vatican\" class=\"wp-image-803131\" \/u003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also \"link\":\",\"text\":\"See new Swiss Guards sworn in at Vatican (Video and Photos)\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\"u003eSee new Swiss Guards sworn in at Vatican (Video and Photos)u003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also \"link\":\" the scenes with the Swiss Guard on the eve of the swearing-in ceremony\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" the scenes with the Swiss Guard on the eve of the swearing-in ceremonyu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"\u201cCent-Suisses,\u201d cousins of the Swiss Guard, visit Vatican\",\"subheading\":\"The Cent-Suisses today are a Swiss non-military corps, a symbolic and ceremonial revival of a mercenary corps that once served the kings of France.\",\"author\":\"I.Media\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"217037\",\"link\":\" Cent-Suisses in St. Peteru0026#8217;s Square\",\"copyright\":\"\u00a9 Camille Dalmas\/I.MEDIA\",\"link\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"alt\":\"The Cent-Suisses in St. Peter's Square\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/05\/09\/cent-suisses-cousins-of-the-swiss-guard-visit-vatican\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" 240, 183, 44, 1 )\",\"term_id\":423715166,\"category\":\"Church\",\"category_slug\":\"church-news\",\"category_id\":423715166,\"category_color\":\"#f0b72c\",\"parent_category\":\"Church\",\"published\":1715223240,\"published_datalayer\":\"2024.05.09\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 05\/09\/24\",\"tags\":\"Rome, Vatican\",\"firsttag\":\"Vatican\",\"tags_items\":[\"term_id\":423716384,\"name\":\"Rome\",\"link\":\" Vatican\",\"dimension9\":\"The Cent-Suisses today are a Swiss non-military corps, a symbolic and ceremonial revival of a mercenary corps that once served the kings of France.\",\"dimension10\":\"803124\",\"dimension11\":\"Rome\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Church\",\"dimension14\":\"Church\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":1490,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe Cent-Suisses today are a Swiss non-military corps, a symbolic and ceremonial revival of a mercenary corps that once served the kings of France.u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eFrom May 6 to 8, 2024, the famous Pontifical Swiss Guard welcomed another Swiss \"elite corps\" to the Vatican: the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eCent-Suissesu003c\/emu003eu003c\/au003e (Hundred Swiss), a \u201ccorps\u201d of extras usually working at Vevey's famous u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eF\u00eate des Vigneronsu003c\/emu003eu003c\/au003e (Winegrowers\u2019 Festival). This happy, peaceful brotherhood, with its close \u201cfamily ties\u201d to the pontiff's personal guard, was received with great pomp in the world's smallest state.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003eu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"May 8, 2024 - The Cent-Suisses at the Vatican\" class=\"wp-image-803126\"u003eu003c\/figureu003eu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003e\u00a9 Camille Dalmas\/I.MEDIAu003c\/divu003eu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enttu003ch2u003eSwiss guards, but not \"the\" Swiss Guardu003c\/h2u003entu003c\/divu003entnu003cpu003eIn St. Peter's Square, where they paraded on May 8 to the sound of their fifes and drums, the 50 or so stalwarts of the Cent-Suisses corps did not go unnoticed. Not without confusion: they're Swiss, they too wear striped uniforms modeled on those of the Italian Renaissance with a red plume, and they're armed with a glittering halberd. \"It's the Swiss Guards!\" exclaimed an Italian woman, who, like many others, came to admire this company's proud march at close quarters.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":749655,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eIt's a pilgrimage route that has intrigued religious people and historians for 15 centuries.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eThe Christian world was built on pilgrimage routes. Just as the Gospels were to be brought and preached to the four corners of the earth (see u003ca href=\" 16:15u003c\/au003e), u003cstrongu003ethe faithful also left their homes to encounter the sacred.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eSpiritual journeys were part of the life of Christians, especially in the Middle Ages, so it was almost like a u0026#8220;seal of faithu0026#8221; to complete oneu0026#8217;s life with at least one pilgrimage to the holy places. The Holy Land, Rome, Santiago de Compostela, and u003cstrongu003eThe Sacred Line of St. Michael u003c\/strongu003e\u2014 as the enigmatic path of the Archangel is known \u2014 were among the most popular itineraries for travelers seeking contemplative destinations.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eThe Sacred Line of St. Michael the Archangelu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThe u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sacred Line of Saint Michael the Archangel\"u003eSacred Line of St. Michael the Archangelu003c\/au003e is a pilgrimage route that has intrigued religious people and historians for 15 centuries.u003c\/strongu003e It\u2019s a straight path that connects u003cstrongu003eseven shrines erected in honor of St. Michaelu003c\/strongu003e.\u00a0 From Ireland to Israel, the line connects churches, caves, and shrines that were dedicated to the archangel between the 5th and 12th centuries. These places have certain peculiarities that make us think that this is not a simple coincidence, but that they are placed on this route by Divine Providence.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eBuilt on high places, such as mountains or hills; surrounded by water; founded on or carved out of solid rock \u2026 These are some of their characteristics that remind us of u003cstrongu003eelements mentioned in the Holy Scriptures: the holy mountain, water as the source of life, and the rock that is the cornerstone.u003c\/strongu003e Moreover, there\u2019s a legend that narrates the mysterious line as a sword strike by St. Michael in his spiritual battle. It\u2019s said that when he threw down Lucifer and a third of the angels, this path was marked in our temporal world. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThe reason why these shrines are arranged along this enigmatic path, then, would be that St, Michael continues guarding the churches of God!u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eAccording to angelologist Fr. Marcello Stanzione, the mystical line that connects the seven shrines of St. Michael is very precisely aligned with the sunset on the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. We can see meaning in this fact: the summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and the shortest night, due to the angle of the earth with respect to the sun. It can be seen as a symbol of how u003cstrongu003eSt. Michael manifests the power of God, whom we describe as Light, and casts out darknessu003c\/strongu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"420\" src=\" alt=\"gallery-la-leggenda-di-mont-saint-michel-575e93c01df2d_big\" class=\"wp-image-193566\" srcset=\" 840w, ?resize=150,75 150w, ?resize=300,150 300w, ?resize=620,310 620w, ?resize=460,230 460w, ?resize=220,110 220w, ?resize=236,118 236w, ?resize=375,188 375w, ?resize=630,315 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eThe Sacred Line that connects 7 shrines of St. Michaelu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003emontsaintmichel.openmondo.comu003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eThe 7 shrinesu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eEach of the seven shrines dedicated to the Archangel Michael arose after the angel manifested his desire for the consecration or construction of places for the spread of Christian worship. They are:u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e1. u003ca href=\" Michaelu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: an island in Ireland. The monastic dwellings on it date back to the 6th century. Tradition has it that the archangel appeared to St. Patrick and encouraged him to spread devotion to St. Michael to free Ireland from the bonds of the devil.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e2. u003ca href=\" Michaelu0026#8217;s Mountu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: a rocky island near Cornwall, England. Legend has it that in the 5th century St. Michael saved a group of fishermen from shipwreck, leading them to a safe harbor. The island later became a place of angelic devotion, due to important graces and favors from the heavenly being.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e3. u003ca href=\" Saint-Michelu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: one of the main shrines to honor the archangel, located in Normandy, France. The angel is said to have appeared to Bishop Aubert in the 8th century and requested that a chapel be built on top of the rocky island for Christian worship.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e4. u003ca href=\" di San Michele or San Michele della Chiusau003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: a colossal building overlooking the Swiss Alps in a town near Turin in northern Italy. It\u2019s said that in the 10th century the Archangel Michael manifested himself to the hermit Giovanni Vincenzo, asking for a church to be built in his honor on the summit of Mount Pirchiriano.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e5. u003ca href=\" of St. Michael the Archangel on Garganou003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: the oldest of the seven shrines, and the first place to receive an apparition of St. Michael in the West. It took place in the 5th century, with an incident involving a shepherd who found the cave pursuing a calf that had gotten into a cave atop Mount Santu0026#8217;Angelo. Days after the episode, the archangel is said to have appeared in a dream to Bishop Lorenzo Maiorano and requested the consecration of the cave for Christian worship. The cave is located on the Gargano promontory in southern Italy.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e6. u003ca href=\" of Archangel Michael Panormitis in Greeceu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: St. Michael is said to have demanded that a hermit named Luke build a church in his honor. Where the Archangel appeared, a sacred spring of water emerged from the earth. This event occurred around the 12th century.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e7. u003ca href=\" Maris Monasteryu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e. In Haifa, Israel, is the last shrine of the Sacred Line, known as Stella Maris monastery of Mount Carmel. u003ca href=\" has it that the hermits who founded the Carmelite order settled on Mount Carmel in the 12th century. They built their first church there in the early 13th century. It is said that they were fervent u003ca href=\" of St. Michaelu003c\/au003e and promoters of devotion to him. Although the Carmelites were forced to abandon the Holy Land due to Muslim domination in 1291, they returned centuries later. The current convent and church date from the 19th century.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe mystery of the Sacred Line does not end there. In researching these seven sanctuaries in depth, we discovered that three of these constructions are exactly one thousand kilometers apart: Mont-Saint-Michel, Sacra di San Michele, and the Grotto of Mount Gargano. These shrines have welcomed kings, emperors, saints, and popes who have made pilgrimages in search of graces or as thanksgiving for favors rendered by the Archangel Michael.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eClick below to see photos of these shrines!u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-slideshow\"u003entttu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"310\" src=\" alt=\"(Slideshow) 7 Sanctuaries linked by a straight line: The legendary Sword of St. Michael\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttu003ca href=\" the slideshow u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003e____u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eBibliography:u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eSTANZIONE, Marcello. u003cemu003eLa Spada di San Michele: la linea sacra che attraversa e difende lu0026#8217;Europau003c\/emu003e. Pessano and Borgano: Mimepe-Docete, 2020. (Kindle edition);u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eBURNETT, Loo. u003cemu003eS\u00e3o Miguel Arcanjo \u2013 um tratado sobre angelologiau003c\/emu003e. S\u00e3o Paulo: Paulus, Publisher, 2021.u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" MICHA\u0141 ARCHANIO\u0141\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" does St. Michael have a flaming sword?u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Inspiring Stories\" data-category-english=\"inspiring stories\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" religioso Bandeirantes Parana\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" the worldu0026#8217;s largest shrines to St. Michael the Archangel is in Brazilu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe Christian world was built on pilgrimage routes. Just as the Gospels were to be brought and preached to the four corners of the earth (see u003ca href=\" 16:15u003c\/au003e), u003cstrongu003ethe faithful also left their homes to encounter the sacred.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eSpiritual journeys were part of the life of Christians, especially in the Middle Ages, so it was almost like a \"seal of faith\" to complete one's life with at least one pilgrimage to the holy places. The Holy Land, Rome, Santiago de Compostela, and u003cstrongu003eThe Sacred Line of St. Michael u003c\/strongu003e\u2014 as the enigmatic path of the Archangel is known \u2014 were among the most popular itineraries for travelers seeking contemplative destinations.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"The Sacred Line of St. Michael the Archangel\" --u003enu003ch3u003eThe Sacred Line of St. Michael the Archangelu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThe u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sacred Line of Saint Michael the Archangel\"u003eSacred Line of St. Michael the Archangelu003c\/au003e is a pilgrimage route that has intrigued religious people and historians for 15 centuries.u003c\/strongu003e It\u2019s a straight path that connects u003cstrongu003eseven shrines erected in honor of St. Michaelu003c\/strongu003e.\u00a0 From Ireland to Israel, the line connects churches, caves, and shrines that were dedicated to the archangel between the 5th and 12th centuries. These places have certain peculiarities that make us think that this is not a simple coincidence, but that they are placed on this route by Divine Providence.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBuilt on high places, such as mountains or hills; surrounded by water; founded on or carved out of solid rock \u2026 These are some of their characteristics that remind us of u003cstrongu003eelements mentioned in the Holy Scriptures: the holy mountain, water as the source of life, and the rock that is the cornerstone.u003c\/strongu003e Moreover, there\u2019s a legend that narrates the mysterious line as a sword strike by St. Michael in his spiritual battle. It\u2019s said that when he threw down Lucifer and a third of the angels, this path was marked in our temporal world. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eThe reason why these shrines are arranged along this enigmatic path, then, would be that St, Michael continues guarding the churches of God!u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAccording to angelologist Fr. Marcello Stanzione, the mystical line that connects the seven shrines of St. Michael is very precisely aligned with the sunset on the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. We can see meaning in this fact: the summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and the shortest night, due to the angle of the earth with respect to the sun. It can be seen as a symbol of how u003cstrongu003eSt. Michael manifests the power of God, whom we describe as Light, and casts out darknessu003c\/strongu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":193566,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-193566\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eThe Sacred Line that connects 7 shrines of St. Michaelu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"The 7 shrines\" --u003enu003ch3u003eThe 7 shrinesu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eEach of the seven shrines dedicated to the Archangel Michael arose after the angel manifested his desire for the consecration or construction of places for the spread of Christian worship. They are:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e1. u003ca href=\" Michaelu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: an island in Ireland. The monastic dwellings on it date back to the 6th century. Tradition has it that the archangel appeared to St. Patrick and encouraged him to spread devotion to St. Michael to free Ireland from the bonds of the devil.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e2. u003ca href=\" Michael's Mountu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: a rocky island near Cornwall, England. Legend has it that in the 5th century St. Michael saved a group of fishermen from shipwreck, leading them to a safe harbor. The island later became a place of angelic devotion, due to important graces and favors from the heavenly being.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e3. u003ca href=\" Saint-Michelu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: one of the main shrines to honor the archangel, located in Normandy, France. The angel is said to have appeared to Bishop Aubert in the 8th century and requested that a chapel be built on top of the rocky island for Christian worship.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e4. u003ca href=\" di San Michele or San Michele della Chiusau003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: a colossal building overlooking the Swiss Alps in a town near Turin in northern Italy. It\u2019s said that in the 10th century the Archangel Michael manifested himself to the hermit Giovanni Vincenzo, asking for a church to be built in his honor on the summit of Mount Pirchiriano.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e5. u003ca href=\" of St. Michael the Archangel on Garganou003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: the oldest of the seven shrines, and the first place to receive an apparition of St. Michael in the West. It took place in the 5th century, with an incident involving a shepherd who found the cave pursuing a calf that had gotten into a cave atop Mount Sant'Angelo. Days after the episode, the archangel is said to have appeared in a dream to Bishop Lorenzo Maiorano and requested the consecration of the cave for Christian worship. The cave is located on the Gargano promontory in southern Italy.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e6. u003ca href=\" of Archangel Michael Panormitis in Greeceu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e: St. Michael is said to have demanded that a hermit named Luke build a church in his honor. Where the Archangel appeared, a sacred spring of water emerged from the earth. This event occurred around the 12th century.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e7. u003ca href=\" Maris Monasteryu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003e. In Haifa, Israel, is the last shrine of the Sacred Line, known as Stella Maris monastery of Mount Carmel. u003ca href=\" has it that the hermits who founded the Carmelite order settled on Mount Carmel in the 12th century. They built their first church there in the early 13th century. It is said that they were fervent u003ca href=\" of St. Michaelu003c\/au003e and promoters of devotion to him. Although the Carmelites were forced to abandon the Holy Land due to Muslim domination in 1291, they returned centuries later. The current convent and church date from the 19th century.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe mystery of the Sacred Line does not end there. In researching these seven sanctuaries in depth, we discovered that three of these constructions are exactly one thousand kilometers apart: Mont-Saint-Michel, Sacra di San Michele, and the Grotto of Mount Gargano. These shrines have welcomed kings, emperors, saints, and popes who have made pilgrimages in search of graces or as thanksgiving for favors rendered by the Archangel Michael.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eClick below to see photos of these shrines!u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/slideshow {\"id\":369354,\"title\":\"(Slideshow) 7 Sanctuaries linked by a straight line: The legendary Sword of St. Michael\",\"link\":\" \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e____u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBibliography:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eSTANZIONE, Marcello. u003cemu003eLa Spada di San Michele: la linea sacra che attraversa e difende l'Europau003c\/emu003e. Pessano and Borgano: Mimepe-Docete, 2020. (Kindle edition);u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eBURNETT, Loo. u003cemu003eS\u00e3o Miguel Arcanjo \u2013 um tratado sobre angelologiau003c\/emu003e. S\u00e3o Paulo: Paulus, Publisher, 2021.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" does St. Michael have a flaming sword?\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" does St. Michael have a flaming sword?u003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also \"link\":\" the world\\u0026#8217;s largest shrines to St. Michael the Archangel is in Brazil\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" the worldu0026#8217;s largest shrines to St. Michael the Archangel is in Brazilu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"The Sacred Line of St. Michael the Archangel\",\"subheading\":\"It's a pilgrimage route that has intrigued religious people and historians for 15 centuries.\",\"author\":\"Loo Burnett\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"747762\",\"link\":\" Burnett\",\"hreflangs\":\"en\":\" Burnett\",\"link\":\"\",\"caption\":\"The grotto of Monte Gargano\",\"alt\":\"The grotto of Monte Gargano\",\"link\":\"\/2023\/05\/13\/the-sacred-line-of-st-michael-the-archangel\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" 57, 155, 151, 1 )\",\"term_id\":423715168,\"category\":\"Travel\",\"category_slug\":\"travel\",\"category_id\":423715168,\"category_color\":\"#399b97\",\"parent_category\":\"Travel\",\"published\":1683984179,\"published_datalayer\":\"2023.05.13\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 05\/13\/23\",\"tags\":\"\",\"firsttag\":\"\",\"tags_items\":[],\"post_type\":\"post\",\"article_type\":\"article\",\"macroarea\":\"Infotainment Department\",\"settings\":\"disable_slideshow_cta\":\"\",\"template_customizations\":\"\",\"post_appearance_setting\":\"no_drop_caps\":false,\"hide_from_tops\":false,\"hide_date\":false,\"hide_post\":false,\"hide_post_in_newsletter\":false,\"ads_disabled\":false,\"test_pixel_enabled\":false,\"test_pixel_position\":\"\",\"exclude_banner_article\":false,\"div_moneytags_position\":\"\",\"hide_promotional_box\":false,\"original_article\":\"is_original\":\"2\",\"url\":\"\",\"edition\":\"pt\",\"gtm\":\"page_type\":\"\",\"page_type_2\":\"\",\"category_name\":\"travel\",\"article_subcategory\":\"Travel\",\"article_type\":\"article\",\"cd\":\"dimension1\":\"Loo Burnett\",\"dimension2\":\"Travel\",\"dimension3\":\"1683984179\",\"dimension4\":\"en\",\"dimension5\":\"\",\"dimension6\":\"article\",\"dimension7\":\"2023.05.13\",\"dimension8\":\"\",\"dimension9\":\"It's a pilgrimage route that has intrigued religious people and historians for 15 centuries.\",\"dimension10\":\"749655\",\"dimension11\":\"\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Infotainment Department\",\"dimension14\":\"Travel\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":1611,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_TRAV_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eIt's a pilgrimage route that has intrigued religious people and historians for 15 centuries.u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eThe Christian world was built on pilgrimage routes. Just as the Gospels were to be brought and preached to the four corners of the earth (see u003ca href=\" 16:15u003c\/au003e), u003cstrongu003ethe faithful also left their homes to encounter the sacred.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eSpiritual journeys were part of the life of Christians, especially in the Middle Ages, so it was almost like a \"seal of faith\" to complete one's life with at least one pilgrimage to the holy places. The Holy Land, Rome, Santiago de Compostela, and u003cstrongu003eThe Sacred Line of St. Michael u003c\/strongu003e\u2014 as the enigmatic path of the Archangel is known \u2014 were among the most popular itineraries for travelers seeking contemplative destinations.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":187889,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe Polish pope might have found inspiration for the Luminous Mysteries in a saint he canonized the year before writing his encyclical.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eWhen Catholics pray the Rosary, weu0026nbsp;are actuallyu0026nbsp;meditating on various events in the life of Jesus Christ while moving from bead to bead. These meditations are traditionally called \u201cmysteries\u201d and were first developed by St. Dominic in 1214.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eOriginally St. Dominic developed these mysteries as a catechetical method to teach those led astray byu0026nbsp;the Albigensian heresy. He grouped them into what is now known as the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries, seeking to immerse the Christian faithful into key moments in the life of Jesus.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eLuminous Mysterious of the Rosaryu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eWhen reflecting on these mysteries,u003cstrongu003e St. John Paul II consideredu0026nbsp;a gap not covered by the three traditional groups.u003c\/strongu003e He wrote in 2002 in his encyclical u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" Virginis Mariaeu003c\/au003e, u003c\/emu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003e\u201cI believe, however, that to bring out fully the Christological depth of the Rosary it would be suitable to make an addition to the traditional pattern which, while left to the freedom of individuals and communities, could broaden it to include the u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003emysteries of Christu0026#8217;s public ministry between his Baptism and his Passionu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/emu003e.u003cemu003e\u201du003c\/emu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eJohn Paul II wanted the Rosary to become a \u201c\u2018compendium of the Gospel,\u2019\u201d where it included \u201ca meditation on certain particularly significant moments in his public ministry (u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=\" title=\"What are the 5 Luminous mysteries of the Rosary?\"u003ethe mysteries of lightu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/emu003e).\u201d These were proposedu0026nbsp;as follows:u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003e1) The Baptism in the Jordanu003cbr \/u003e2) The wedding feast of Canau003cbr \/u003e3) The proclamation of the kingdom of Godu003cbr \/u003e4) The Transfigurationu003cbr \/u003e5) The institution of the Eucharistu003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eAn inspirationu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eWhat\u2019s interesting is that while he never stated publicly the source for this inspiration, a year earlier in 2001 John Paul II beatified George Preca, a Carmelite priest from Malta. The u003ca href=\" biographyu003c\/au003e notes how Preca, \u201cIn 1957 \u2026 suggested the use of five \u2018Mysteries of Light\u2019 for the private recitation of the Rosary.\u201d St. Georgeu0026#8217;s feast is May 9.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAccording to the u003ca href=\" Preca\u2019s own division of the \u201cu003cstrongu003eMysteries of Lightu003c\/strongu003e\u201d bears a remarkable similarity to John Paul II\u2019s.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003e1) After Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, he was taken to the desert.u003cbr \/u003e2) Jesus reveals himself as true God by word and miracles.u003cbr \/u003e3) Jesus teaches the Beatitudes on the mountain.u003cbr \/u003e4) Jesus is transfigured on the mountain.u003cbr \/u003e5) Jesus takes his last supper with the Apostles.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eJohn Paul II never revealed whether St. George Peca inspired his decision, but what can be said is that both saints saw an opportunity to make the Rosary more fully reflect the life of Christ.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAdditionally, while the introduction of theu003cstrongu003e Luminous Mysteries of the Rosaryu003c\/strongu003e hasu0026nbsp;the weight of a papal endorsement, John Paul II also made it clear that what he was offering was not meant to be an imposition on personal devotion.u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003e\u201cThis indication is not intended to limit a rightful freedom in personal and community prayer, where account needs to be taken of spiritual and pastoral needs and of the occurrence of particular liturgical celebrations which might call for suitable adaptations. What is really important is that the Rosary should always be seen and experienced as a path of contemplation.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eIn the end, John Paul II wanted to further facilitate the prayer of individuals and breathe new life into a beloved tradition. He saw the u003cstrongu003eLuminous Mysteries as a way for the faithful to enter more fully into Jesus\u2019 life and an additional \u201cdoorway to the depths of the Heart of Christ, ocean of joy and of light, of suffering and of glory.u003c\/strongu003e\u201du003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Pieces of Rosary history u0026#8230; all linked to Maltau003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Church\" data-category-english=\"church\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Blessed Virgin Mary and San \u0120or\u0121 Preca\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Saint \u0120or\u0121 Preca, the Maltese Apostle of the Word, through Maryu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhen Catholics pray the Rosary, weu0026nbsp;are actuallyu0026nbsp;meditating on various events in the life of Jesus Christ while moving from bead to bead. These meditations are traditionally called \u201cmysteries\u201d and were first developed by St. Dominic in 1214.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eOriginally St. Dominic developed these mysteries as a catechetical method to teach those led astray byu0026nbsp;the Albigensian heresy. He grouped them into what is now known as the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries, seeking to immerse the Christian faithful into key moments in the life of Jesus.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Luminous Mysterious of the Rosary\" --u003enu003ch3u003eLuminous Mysterious of the Rosaryu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhen reflecting on these mysteries,u003cstrongu003e St. John Paul II consideredu0026nbsp;a gap not covered by the three traditional groups.u003c\/strongu003e He wrote in 2002 in his encyclical u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" Virginis Mariaeu003c\/au003e, u003c\/emu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cI believe, however, that to bring out fully the Christological depth of the Rosary it would be suitable to make an addition to the traditional pattern which, while left to the freedom of individuals and communities, could broaden it to include the u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003emysteries of Christ's public ministry between his Baptism and his Passionu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/emu003e.u003cemu003e\u201du003c\/emu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eJohn Paul II wanted the Rosary to become a \u201c\u2018compendium of the Gospel,\u2019\u201d where it included \u201ca meditation on certain particularly significant moments in his public ministry (u003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu003ca href=\" title=\"What are the 5 Luminous mysteries of the Rosary?\"u003ethe mysteries of lightu003c\/au003eu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/emu003e).\u201d These were proposedu0026nbsp;as follows:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e1) The Baptism in the Jordanu003cbru003e2) The wedding feast of Canau003cbru003e3) The proclamation of the kingdom of Godu003cbru003e4) The Transfigurationu003cbru003e5) The institution of the Eucharistu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"An inspiration\" --u003enu003ch3u003eAn inspirationu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhat\u2019s interesting is that while he never stated publicly the source for this inspiration, a year earlier in 2001 John Paul II beatified George Preca, a Carmelite priest from Malta. The u003ca href=\" biographyu003c\/au003e notes how Preca, \u201cIn 1957 \u2026 suggested the use of five \u2018Mysteries of Light\u2019 for the private recitation of the Rosary.\u201d St. George's feast is May 9.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAccording to the u003ca href=\" Preca\u2019s own division of the \u201cu003cstrongu003eMysteries of Lightu003c\/strongu003e\u201d bears a remarkable similarity to John Paul II\u2019s.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e1) After Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, he was taken to the desert.u003cbru003e2) Jesus reveals himself as true God by word and miracles.u003cbru003e3) Jesus teaches the Beatitudes on the mountain.u003cbru003e4) Jesus is transfigured on the mountain.u003cbru003e5) Jesus takes his last supper with the Apostles.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eJohn Paul II never revealed whether St. George Peca inspired his decision, but what can be said is that both saints saw an opportunity to make the Rosary more fully reflect the life of Christ.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAdditionally, while the introduction of theu003cstrongu003e Luminous Mysteries of the Rosaryu003c\/strongu003e hasu0026nbsp;the weight of a papal endorsement, John Paul II also made it clear that what he was offering was not meant to be an imposition on personal devotion.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cThis indication is not intended to limit a rightful freedom in personal and community prayer, where account needs to be taken of spiritual and pastoral needs and of the occurrence of particular liturgical celebrations which might call for suitable adaptations. What is really important is that the Rosary should always be seen and experienced as a path of contemplation.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn the end, John Paul II wanted to further facilitate the prayer of individuals and breathe new life into a beloved tradition. He saw the u003cstrongu003eLuminous Mysteries as a way for the faithful to enter more fully into Jesus\u2019 life and an additional \u201cdoorway to the depths of the Heart of Christ, ocean of joy and of light, of suffering and of glory.u003c\/strongu003e\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Pieces of Rosary history \\u0026#8230; all linked to Malta\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Pieces of Rosary history u0026#8230; all linked to Maltau003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Saint \u0120or\u0121 Preca, the Maltese Apostle of the Word, through Mary\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Saint \u0120or\u0121 Preca, the Maltese Apostle of the Word, through Maryu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"St. John Paul II wasn\u2019t the first to propose Luminous Mysteries\",\"subheading\":\"The Polish pope might have found inspiration for the Luminous Mysteries in a saint he canonized the year before writing his encyclical.\",\"author\":\"Philip Kosloski\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"1243\",\"link\":\" Kosloski graduated from the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and Catholic studies and a master's degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. He is currently a spirituality writer for Aleteia.org and has been featured on such places as The Huffington Post, Crisis Magazine, The Catholic Herald, Catholic Exchange, National Catholic Register and EWTN Radio.\",\"twitter\":\"PhilipKosloski\",\"facebook\":\"philipkosloski\",\"subtitle\":\"\",\"title_guest_author\":\"\",\"thumb\":\" Kosloski\",\"hreflangs\":\"en\":\" F. Borchert ,\"link\":\"\/2017\/05\/11\/pope-john-paul-ii-wasnt-the-first-to-propose-luminous-mysteries-for-the-rosary\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" 78, 21, 171, 1 )\",\"term_id\":1494,\"category\":\"Spirituality\",\"category_slug\":\"spirituality\",\"category_id\":1494,\"category_color\":\"#4e15ab\",\"parent_category\":\"Spirituality\",\"published\":1494460858,\"published_datalayer\":\"2017.05.11\",\"article_modified_date\":1715237760,\"article_modified\":true,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 05\/11\/17u003cspan class=\"date-separator\"u003e - u003c\/spanu003eu003cspan class=\"date-updated\"u003eupdated on 05\/09\/24u003c\/spanu003e\",\"tags\":\"Malta, Pope John Paul II, Rosary, Virgin Mary\",\"firsttag\":\"Virgin Mary\",\"tags_items\":[\"term_id\":423717258,\"name\":\"Malta\",\"link\":\" John Paul II\",\"link\":\" Mary\",\"link\":\" Department\",\"settings\":\"disable_slideshow_cta\":\"\",\"template_customizations\":\"\",\"post_appearance_setting\":\"no_drop_caps\":false,\"hide_from_tops\":false,\"hide_date\":false,\"hide_post\":false,\"hide_post_in_newsletter\":false,\"ads_disabled\":false,\"inread_ads_disabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position_enabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position\":\"2\",\"test_pixel_enabled\":false,\"test_pixel_position\":\"\",\"exclude_banner_article\":false,\"div_moneytags_position\":\"\",\"hide_promotional_box\":false,\"original_article\":\"is_original\":\"1\",\"url\":\"\",\"edition\":\"en\",\"gtm\":\"page_type\":\"\",\"page_type_2\":\"\",\"category_name\":\"spirituality\",\"article_subcategory\":\"Spirituality\",\"article_type\":\"article\",\"cd\":\"dimension1\":\"Philip Kosloski\",\"dimension2\":\"Spirituality\",\"dimension3\":\"1494460858\",\"dimension4\":\"en\",\"dimension5\":\"Optimized\",\"dimension6\":\"article\",\"dimension7\":\"2017.05.11\",\"dimension8\":\"Malta, Pope John Paul II, Rosary, Virgin Mary\",\"dimension9\":\"The Polish pope might have found inspiration for the Luminous Mysteries in a saint he canonized the year before writing his encyclical.\",\"dimension10\":\"187889\",\"dimension11\":\"Malta\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Spirituality Department\",\"dimension14\":\"Spirituality\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":970,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe Polish pope might have found inspiration for the Luminous Mysteries in a saint he canonized the year before writing his encyclical.u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eWhen Catholics pray the Rosary, weu0026nbsp;are actuallyu0026nbsp;meditating on various events in the life of Jesus Christ while moving from bead to bead. These meditations are traditionally called \u201cmysteries\u201d and were first developed by St. Dominic in 1214.u003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eOriginally St. Dominic developed these mysteries as a catechetical method to teach those led astray byu0026nbsp;the Albigensian heresy. He grouped them into what is now known as the Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries, seeking to immerse the Christian faithful into key moments in the life of Jesus.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":802899,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eSeveral traditions surrounding the solemnity of the Ascension portray Jesus ascending into Heaven, while the devil is descending, cowering in defeat.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eOver the centuries many local customs and traditions connected to the Ascension include a contrast between Jesus and Satan.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWhile, generally speaking, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are usually seen as the days when Satan was defeated, u003cstrongu003ethe solemnity of the Ascension was also believed to be a day when the devil cowers in defeat.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe Ascension is a day when the Church remembers Jesusu0026#8217; glorified body ascending into Heavenu003cstrongu003e in an act that highlights Jesusu0026#8217; ultimate victory over sin and death.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatholic Encyclopediau003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e explains that some local traditions tried to visually represent this victorious action:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003eRock records theu003cstrongu003e English custom of carrying at the head of the procession the banner bearing the device of the lion and at the foot the banner of the dragon, to symbolize the triumph of Christ in His ascension over the evil one.u003c\/strongu003e In some churches the scene of the Ascension was vividly reproduced by elevating the figure of Christ above the altar through an opening in the roof of the church.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eFurthermore, even some paintings depicted this, as u0026#8220;u003cstrongu003ethe figure of\u00a0Christ\u00a0was made to ascend, that of the\u00a0devil\u00a0was made to descend.u003c\/strongu003eu0026#8220;u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eVictory of Christu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe 19th-century book u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eAncient Mysteries Describedu003c\/au003e u003c\/emu003eadds some background to this custom and where it may have originated:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eThe Golden Legendu003c\/emu003e says that the bearing of banners with the cross on Rogation days is to representu003cstrongu003e the victory of Christ in his resurrection and ascension, u003c\/strongu003ethat the people followed the cross and the banners, as Christ was followed when he ascended to heaven with a great prey; and that in some churches, especially in France, u003cstrongu003eit was the custom to bear a dragon with a long tail filled with chaffu003c\/strongu003eu0026#8230;it was understood that on the first two days the devil reigned in the world, but that on the third day he was dispossessed of his kingdom.u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eOne passage from the New Testament that has a similar feel to it is in St. Paulu0026#8217;s letter to the Corinthians:u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003eFor this perishable nature must put on the imperishable, and this mortal nature must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:u003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cDeath is swallowed up in victory.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003cbru003e\u201cO death, where is thy victory?u003cbru003eO death, where is thy sting?\u201du003c\/pu003ennnnu003cpu003eThe sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.u003c\/pu003enu003cciteu003e1 Corinthians 15:53-56u003c\/citeu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eThe Ascension still remains a victorious feast, one that gives us a preview of what will come in the future.u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Pa\u0144skie\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" the Ascension a holy day of obligation?u003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" of Christ the Savior - Ancient Basilica of San Frediano in Lucca town - Tuscany - Italy\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Ascension is usually misinterpreted: How itu0026#8217;s about usu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eOver the centuries many local customs and traditions connected to the Ascension include a contrast between Jesus and Satan.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhile, generally speaking, Good Friday and Easter Sunday are usually seen as the days when Satan was defeated, u003cstrongu003ethe solemnity of the Ascension was also believed to be a day when the devil cowers in defeat.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe Ascension is a day when the Church remembers Jesus' glorified body ascending into Heavenu003cstrongu003e in an act that highlights Jesus' ultimate victory over sin and death.u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatholic Encyclopediau003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e explains that some local traditions tried to visually represent this victorious action:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eRock records theu003cstrongu003e English custom of carrying at the head of the procession the banner bearing the device of the lion and at the foot the banner of the dragon, to symbolize the triumph of Christ in His ascension over the evil one.u003c\/strongu003e In some churches the scene of the Ascension was vividly reproduced by elevating the figure of Christ above the altar through an opening in the roof of the church.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFurthermore, even some paintings depicted this, as \"u003cstrongu003ethe figure of\u00a0Christ\u00a0was made to ascend, that of the\u00a0devil\u00a0was made to descend.u003c\/strongu003e\"u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Victory of Christ\" --u003enu003ch3u003eVictory of Christu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe 19th-century book u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eAncient Mysteries Describedu003c\/au003e u003c\/emu003eadds some background to this custom and where it may have originated:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eThe Golden Legendu003c\/emu003e says that the bearing of banners with the cross on Rogation days is to representu003cstrongu003e the victory of Christ in his resurrection and ascension, u003c\/strongu003ethat the people followed the cross and the banners, as Christ was followed when he ascended to heaven with a great prey; and that in some churches, especially in France, u003cstrongu003eit was the custom to bear a dragon with a long tail filled with chaffu003c\/strongu003e...it was understood that on the first two days the devil reigned in the world, but that on the third day he was dispossessed of his kingdom.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eOne passage from the New Testament that has a similar feel to it is in St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFor this perishable nature must put on the imperishable, and this mortal nature must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e\u201cDeath is swallowed up in victory.\u201du003c\/strongu003eu003cbru003e\u201cO death, where is thy victory?u003cbru003eO death, where is thy sting?\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003cciteu003e1 Corinthians 15:53-56u003c\/citeu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe Ascension still remains a victorious feast, one that gives us a preview of what will come in the future.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" the Ascension a holy day of obligation?\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" the Ascension a holy day of obligation?u003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Ascension is usually misinterpreted: How it\\u0026#8217;s about us\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Ascension is usually misinterpreted: How itu0026#8217;s about usu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Jesus ascends and the devil descends on the Ascension\",\"subheading\":\"Several traditions surrounding the solemnity of the Ascension portray Jesus ascending into Heaven, while the devil is descending, cowering in defeat.\",\"author\":\"Philip Kosloski\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"1243\",\"link\":\" Kosloski graduated from the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and Catholic studies and a master's degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. 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Schedules are meticulously crafted, productivity is king, and any moment not actively \u201cused\u201d is viewed as a missed opportunity. However, from a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatholicu003c\/au003e perspective, there is significant value in what we might call \u201cproductive boredom.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatechism of the Catholic Churchu003c\/au003e reminds us that, after creation, God \u201crested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done\u201d (CCC 299). This u003cstrongu003edivine act of pausing sets an important precedentu003c\/strongu003e. The biblical text recognizes the importance of stepping away from our constant striving. In these moments of tranquility, free from the demands of productivity, u003cstrongu003ea different kind of work can beginu003c\/strongu003e: the work of introspection \u2013and simply u003cemu003ebeingu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eBoredom is not lazinessu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eNow, u003cstrongu003eboredom is not synonymous with idleness or lazinessu003c\/strongu003e. Boredom can provide an opportunity for our minds to wander and for creativity to spark. Some commentators claim that St. Augustine once wrote that it is beneficial for the mind to be occasionally unoccupied.\u00a0In that \u201cemptiness\u201d of sorts, a receptivity emerges, allowing us to connect with things and ideas we would often simply pass by, and appreciate the beauty of the world around us.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eConsider u003cstrongu003ethe instances of sudden insight that have shaped historyu003c\/strongu003e. Tradition claims that Archimedes, while bathing, observed the displacement of water by his body, which led to his discovery of the principle of buoyancy. Newton is said to have formulated the law of gravity after being struck by a falling apple. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThese breakthroughs were not the result of relentless work, but rather u003cstrongu003emoments of attentive idlenessu003c\/strongu003e, where the mind was free to make unexpected connections. Needless to say, this attentive idleness is not born out of nothing: it is the consequence of a well-trained mind.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eAffirming our own valueu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eAs Catholics, we believe that humans are created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). u003cstrongu003eThis inherent value is not contingent on our achievements or production.u003c\/strongu003e We are worthy simply for who we are. Allowing oneself time for unstructured exploration, even unstructured prayer, or simply gazing at the clouds affirms this fundamental truth. It is in these moments of seemingly unproductive time that we can reconnect with ourselves, with God, and rediscover the value in the ordinary.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eWhen faced with a seemingly unproductive stretch of time, u003cstrongu003eit is advisable to embrace itu003c\/strongu003e. Allow your mind to wander, be present in the moment, and trust that even in the quiet, something positive might emerge.u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" matter of silence: Honoring the 2nd Commandment in daily lifeu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" MERTON,PHOTOGRAPHER\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Look: Thomas Merton\u2019s contemplative photographyu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn today\u2019s fast-paced world, the concept of \u201cwasting time\u201d is often viewed negatively. Schedules are meticulously crafted, productivity is king, and any moment not actively \u201cused\u201d is viewed as a missed opportunity. However, from a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatholicu003c\/au003e perspective, there is significant value in what we might call \u201cproductive boredom.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatechism of the Catholic Churchu003c\/au003e reminds us that, after creation, God \u201crested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done\u201d (CCC 299). This u003cstrongu003edivine act of pausing sets an important precedentu003c\/strongu003e. The biblical text recognizes the importance of stepping away from our constant striving. In these moments of tranquility, free from the demands of productivity, u003cstrongu003ea different kind of work can beginu003c\/strongu003e: the work of introspection \u2013and simply u003cemu003ebeingu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Boredom is not laziness\" --u003enu003ch3u003eBoredom is not lazinessu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eNow, u003cstrongu003eboredom is not synonymous with idleness or lazinessu003c\/strongu003e. Boredom can provide an opportunity for our minds to wander and for creativity to spark. Some commentators claim that St. Augustine once wrote that it is beneficial for the mind to be occasionally unoccupied.\u00a0In that \u201cemptiness\u201d of sorts, a receptivity emerges, allowing us to connect with things and ideas we would often simply pass by, and appreciate the beauty of the world around us.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eConsider u003cstrongu003ethe instances of sudden insight that have shaped historyu003c\/strongu003e. Tradition claims that Archimedes, while bathing, observed the displacement of water by his body, which led to his discovery of the principle of buoyancy. Newton is said to have formulated the law of gravity after being struck by a falling apple. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThese breakthroughs were not the result of relentless work, but rather u003cstrongu003emoments of attentive idlenessu003c\/strongu003e, where the mind was free to make unexpected connections. Needless to say, this attentive idleness is not born out of nothing: it is the consequence of a well-trained mind.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Affirming our own value\" --u003enu003ch3u003eAffirming our own valueu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAs Catholics, we believe that humans are created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). u003cstrongu003eThis inherent value is not contingent on our achievements or production.u003c\/strongu003e We are worthy simply for who we are. Allowing oneself time for unstructured exploration, even unstructured prayer, or simply gazing at the clouds affirms this fundamental truth. It is in these moments of seemingly unproductive time that we can reconnect with ourselves, with God, and rediscover the value in the ordinary.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eWhen faced with a seemingly unproductive stretch of time, u003cstrongu003eit is advisable to embrace itu003c\/strongu003e. Allow your mind to wander, be present in the moment, and trust that even in the quiet, something positive might emerge.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" matter of silence: Honoring the 2nd Commandment in daily life\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" matter of silence: Honoring the 2nd Commandment in daily lifeu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Look: Thomas Merton\u2019s contemplative photography\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Look: Thomas Merton\u2019s contemplative photographyu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"The art of doing nothing: A Catholic embrace of boredom\",\"subheading\":\"When faced with a seemingly unproductive stretch of time, it is advisable to embrace it. \",\"author\":\"Daniel Esparza\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"100624\",\"link\":\" Esparza writes for Aleteia in the areas of art, culture, and travel.\",\"twitter\":\"esparzari\",\"facebook\":\"\",\"subtitle\":\"\",\"title_guest_author\":\"\",\"thumb\":\" Esparza\",\"hreflangs\": Shutterstock\",\"link\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"alt\":\"Man-remembering\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/05\/08\/the-art-of-doing-nothing-a-catholic-embrace-of-boredom\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" 91, 175, 192, 1 )\",\"term_id\":278,\"category\":\"Lifestyle\",\"category_slug\":\"lifestyle\",\"category_id\":278,\"category_color\":\"#5bafc0\",\"parent_category\":\"Lifestyle\",\"published\":1715162400,\"published_datalayer\":\"2024.05.08\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 05\/08\/24\",\"tags\":\"Catholic Lifestyle, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life\",\"firsttag\":\"Spiritual Life\",\"tags_items\":[\"term_id\":423717264,\"name\":\"Catholic Lifestyle\",\"link\":\" Growth\",\"link\":\" Life\",\"link\":\" Department\",\"settings\":\"disable_slideshow_cta\":\"\",\"template_customizations\":\"\",\"post_appearance_setting\":\"no_drop_caps\":false,\"hide_from_tops\":false,\"hide_date\":false,\"hide_post\":false,\"hide_post_in_newsletter\":false,\"ads_disabled\":false,\"inread_ads_disabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position_enabled\":false,\"custom_inread_position\":\"2\",\"test_pixel_enabled\":false,\"test_pixel_position\":\"\",\"exclude_banner_article\":false,\"div_moneytags_position\":\"\",\"hide_promotional_box\":false,\"original_article\":\"is_original\":\"1\",\"url\":\"\",\"edition\":\"en\",\"gtm\":\"page_type\":\"\",\"page_type_2\":\"\",\"category_name\":\"lifestyle\",\"article_subcategory\":\"Lifestyle\",\"article_type\":\"article\",\"cd\":\"dimension1\":\"Daniel Esparza\",\"dimension2\":\"Lifestyle\",\"dimension3\":\"1715162400\",\"dimension4\":\"en\",\"dimension5\":\"\",\"dimension6\":\"article\",\"dimension7\":\"2024.05.08\",\"dimension8\":\"Catholic Lifestyle, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life\",\"dimension9\":\"When faced with a seemingly unproductive stretch of time, it is advisable to embrace it. \",\"dimension10\":\"802854\",\"dimension11\":\"Catholic Lifestyle\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Lifestyle Department\",\"dimension14\":\"Lifestyle\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":691,\"shortcodes\":[],\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eWhen faced with a seemingly unproductive stretch of time, it is advisable to embrace it. u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eIn today\u2019s fast-paced world, the concept of \u201cwasting time\u201d is often viewed negatively. Schedules are meticulously crafted, productivity is king, and any moment not actively \u201cused\u201d is viewed as a missed opportunity. However, from a u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatholicu003c\/au003e perspective, there is significant value in what we might call \u201cproductive boredom.\u201du003c\/pu003ennu003cpu003eThe u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eCatechism of the Catholic Churchu003c\/au003e reminds us that, after creation, God \u201crested on the seventh day from all the work that he had done\u201d (CCC 299). This u003cstrongu003edivine act of pausing sets an important precedentu003c\/strongu003e. The biblical text recognizes the importance of stepping away from our constant striving. In these moments of tranquility, free from the demands of productivity, u003cstrongu003ea different kind of work can beginu003c\/strongu003e: the work of introspection \u2013and simply u003cemu003ebeingu003c\/emu003e.u003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":414386,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe holy priest would spend 10 days in prayer to invoke the coming of the Holy Spirit into his life.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eJesusu0026#8217; final instructions to his apostles were to u0026#8220;wait for the promise of the Fatheru0026#8221; in Jerusalem. They proceeded to spend the next nine days in prayer before celebrating the Jewish feast of Pentecost.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003ettttu003cspan class=\"bkreadmore\" data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\"u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SHAVOUT\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" src=\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cspan class=\"text-container-with-image\"u003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003cspan class=\"read-more\"u003eu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003ca href=\"  u003cstrongu003eDo you know what the Jews celebrated on Pentecost?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cbr \/u003en                    u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                u003c\/spanu003eu003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThese nine days are typically referred to as the u0026#8220;first novena,u0026#8221; and the Church has maintained a tradition of spending a special time of prayer during these nine days. However, there also grew a separate tradition of beginning this time of prayer on Ascension Thursday, which rounded out the devotion to a total of 10 days.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAccording to u003ca href=\" Alvaro del Portillou003c\/au003e, u0026#8220;[St. Josemaria Escriva] often told me that ever since 1926 or 1927 he had practiced the devotion to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity very intensely. Every year he followed the Novena to the Holy Spirit using the\u00a0book by Francisca Javiera del Valle.u0026#8221;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThis book is entitled,\u00a0u003cemu003eAbout the Holy Spiritu003c\/emu003e and was initially published in Spanish, though it is now available in English through u003ca href=\" Publishersu003c\/au003e.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe u003ca href=\" Josemaria Escriva Instituteu003c\/au003e has also made available online an alternative devotion that uses homilies and prayers of St. Josemaria Escriva for the Ten-Day Devotion. They note that, u0026#8220;The Ten-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom encouraged by the Church that begins ten days before Pentecost on Ascension Thursday, the day that Jesus our Lord ascended into Heaven. This time of preparation is an opportunity to ask the Holy Spirit to help us to know ourselves better, to strengthen our hearts, and to make firm resolutions for our interior lives.u0026#8221;u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eEven if you are unable to dedicate the time to read or listen to the reflection each day, one option would be to simply recite the following prayer composed by St. Josemaria Escriva, which calls upon the Holy Spirit for inspiration.u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquoteu003eu003cemu003eCome, O Holy Spirit: enlighten my understanding to know your commands; strengthen my heart against the wiles of the enemy; inflame my will \u2026 I have heard your voice, and I don\u2019t want to harden my heart to resisting, by saying u0026#8220;later \u2026 tomorrow.u0026#8221; Nunc coepi! Now! Lest there be no tomorrow for me! O, Spirit of truth and wisdom, Spirit of understanding and counsel, Spirit of joy and peace! I want what you want, I want it because you want it, I want it as you want it, I want it when you want it.u003c\/emu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003ettttu003cspan class=\"bkreadmore\" data-category=\"Spirituality\" data-category-english=\"spirituality\"u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\" src=\" \/u003eu003cbr \/u003entttt    u003cspan class=\"text-container-with-image\"u003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003cspan class=\"read-more\"u003eu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                        u003ca href=\"  u003cstrongu003ePray a novena to the Holy Spirit and kindle a fire withinu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/au003eu003cbr \/u003en                    u003c\/spanu003eu003cbr \/u003en                u003c\/spanu003eu003c\/pu003en\",\"rawcontent\":\"Jesus' final instructions to his apostles were to \"wait for the promise of the Father\" in Jerusalem. They proceeded to spend the next nine days in prayer before celebrating the Jewish feast of Pentecost.rnrn[read_also art1=\"309377\" \/]rnrnThese nine days are typically referred to as the \"first novena,\" and the Church has maintained a tradition of spending a special time of prayer during these nine days. However, there also grew a separate tradition of beginning this time of prayer on Ascension Thursday, which rounded out the devotion to a total of 10 days.rnrnAccording to u003ca href=\" Alvaro del Portillou003c\/au003e, \"[St. Josemaria Escriva] often told me that ever since 1926 or 1927 he had practiced the devotion to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity very intensely. Every year he followed the Novena to the Holy Spirit using the\u00a0book by Francisca Javiera del Valle.\"rnrnThis book is entitled,\u00a0u003cemu003eAbout the Holy Spiritu003c\/emu003e and was initially published in Spanish, though it is now available in English through u003ca href=\" Publishersu003c\/au003e.rnrnThe u003ca href=\" Josemaria Escriva Instituteu003c\/au003e has also made available online an alternative devotion that uses homilies and prayers of St. Josemaria Escriva for the Ten-Day Devotion. They note that, \"The Ten-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom encouraged by the Church that begins ten days before Pentecost on Ascension Thursday, the day that Jesus our Lord ascended into Heaven. This time of preparation is an opportunity to ask the Holy Spirit to help us to know ourselves better, to strengthen our hearts, and to make firm resolutions for our interior lives.\"rnrnEven if you are unable to dedicate the time to read or listen to the reflection each day, one option would be to simply recite the following prayer composed by St. Josemaria Escriva, which calls upon the Holy Spirit for inspiration.rnu003cblockquoteu003eu003cemu003eCome, O Holy Spirit: enlighten my understanding to know your commands; strengthen my heart against the wiles of the enemy; inflame my will \u2026 I have heard your voice, and I don\u2019t want to harden my heart to resisting, by saying \"later \u2026 tomorrow.\" Nunc coepi! Now! Lest there be no tomorrow for me! O, Spirit of truth and wisdom, Spirit of understanding and counsel, Spirit of joy and peace! I want what you want, I want it because you want it, I want it as you want it, I want it when you want it.u003c\/emu003eu003c\/blockquoteu003ern[read_also art1=\"101772\" \/]\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Start now! Prepare for Pentecost with this 10-Day Devotion used by St. Josemaria Escriva\",\"subheading\":\"The holy priest would spend 10 days in prayer to invoke the coming of the Holy Spirit into his life.\",\"author\":\"Philip Kosloski\",\"author_2\":\"\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"1243\",\"link\":\" Kosloski graduated from the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and Catholic studies and a master's degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. 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Those who participate in this second edition of the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eWorld Meeting on Human Fraternityu003c\/au003e, organized by the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eFratelli Tutti u003c\/emu003eFoundationu003c\/au003e, will be received by Pope Francis, who will personally take part in the event as well in a roundtable discussion with children on May 11.u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003e\u201cWhat we dream of is to bring the worldu0026#8217;s attention back to those dynamics, attitudes, sensitivities and intelligences that speak of the human, in a world that seems to us to be dissolving [in this regard],\u201d Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, said at a press conference presenting the event on May 7, 2024. u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cpu003eThe event\u2019s aim is to \u201crecognize each other as brothers in order to walk together.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe two-day event will feature 12 round-tables on themes ranging from sports, health, peace, and more, where important figures and experts from across the world will have a chance to discuss. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eA meeting with Pope Francis is scheduled on the morning of Saturday, May 11, and then the World Meeting will end with a concert on Saturday evening in the portico of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThis performance will feature various Italian performers and American country singer Garth Brooks. The u0026#8220;Hymn of Fraternity,u0026#8221; composed especially for the occasion, will be sung.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eRound table dedicated to peaceu0026nbsp;u003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe event will begin in the morning on May 10 with the Nobel Peace Prize winners and other influential figures taking part in a round table dedicated to peace, to be inaugurated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Popeu0026#8217;s Secretary of State.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eTwenty-five Nobel Peace Prize winners will be taking part in the second edition of the Meeting. Many of them already participated in the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003efirst World Meeting on Human Fraternityu003c\/au003e, held at the Vatican on June 10, 2023. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eDuring that event they co-signed with Pope Francis a \u201cu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eDeclaration on Human Fraternityu003c\/au003e,\u201d which called for the institution of a \u201cMinistry for Peace,\u201d inspired by the Pontiff\u2019s encyclical u003cemu003eFratelli Tutti u003c\/emu003epublished in 2020.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAmong those participating in the 2024 edition are leaders from 17 international organizations that have been recognized with this prestigious award, with 6 of them being related to the United Nations. u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAmong those present will be Muhammad Yunus, economist and founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize; Russian journalist Dmitrij Andreevi\u010d Muratov, and Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, winners of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize; as well as the husband of Iranian feminist activist Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 prizewinner who is currently in prison.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eAmong the other important figures are Gra\u00e7a Machel Mandela, former First Lady of South Africa; Bill Nelson, Administrator of NASA; Eric Leroy Adams, the mayor of New York; and the Dutch Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eMeeting with the Pope and the round tablesu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eA papal audience for all those participating in the Human Fraternity Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 11. On this occasion, the Nobel Prize winners and other influential figures will give to the Pope the results of their reflection and he will deliver a speech.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eMost of the thematic round tables will take place on Saturday afternoon and numerous famous participants are scheduled to host or attend, such as the economist Jeffrey Sachs. A round-table discussion dedicated to sports, for example, will see the participation of famous American quarterback Tom Brady and the coach of the Italian national soccer team, Luciano Spalletti.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIn all, 12 round tables are being organized throughout the Italian capital and the Vatican, with the main theme being the place of humanity in society.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003e\u201cThe more the world sinks into darkness, the more man seeks light. I believe that the appointment we are living goes in this direction: a man, a woman, a humanity thirsting for light,\u201d said Father Enzo Fortunato, spokesman of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, at the press conference.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eThe Pope will take part in a round-table discussion with childrenu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eAs part of the round tables taking place on Saturday afternoon, Pope Francis will be personally participating in one with a group of children at 4:00 p.m.. Dedicated to \u201cFuture Generations,\u201d this discussion will take place in the Vatican\u2019s Paul VI Hall. The Pontiff will talk with the young participants about the challenges faced by today\u2019s children.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThis event is also seen as a prelude to the first u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eWorld Children\u2019s Dayu003c\/au003e, to be held at the Vatican on May 25 and 26.\u00a0u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Voices u0026amp; Views\" data-category-english=\"voices and views\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" BRADY\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" Lady, Tom Brady, my daughter, and you: Power of witnessu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Church\" data-category-english=\"church\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" theological heart of u0026#8220;Fratelli Tutti,u0026#8221; and where to find hopeu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eFrom the administrator of NASA, to NFL legend Tom Brady, to the mayor of New York City, to 25 Nobel peace prize winners, to country music star Garth Brooks, the Vatican is gathering a unique and eclectic group of international figures to discuss human fraternity on May 10 and 11, 2024. Those who participate in this second edition of the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eWorld Meeting on Human Fraternityu003c\/au003e, organized by the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eFratelli Tutti u003c\/emu003eFoundationu003c\/au003e, will be received by Pope Francis, who will personally take part in the event as well in a roundtable discussion with children on May 11.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cWhat we dream of is to bring the world's attention back to those dynamics, attitudes, sensitivities and intelligences that speak of the human, in a world that seems to us to be dissolving [in this regard],\u201d Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, said at a press conference presenting the event on May 7, 2024. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe event\u2019s aim is to \u201crecognize each other as brothers in order to walk together.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe two-day event will feature 12 round-tables on themes ranging from sports, health, peace, and more, where important figures and experts from across the world will have a chance to discuss. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eA meeting with Pope Francis is scheduled on the morning of Saturday, May 11, and then the World Meeting will end with a concert on Saturday evening in the portico of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThis performance will feature various Italian performers and American country singer Garth Brooks. The \"Hymn of Fraternity,\" composed especially for the occasion, will be sung.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Round table dedicated to peace\\u0026nbsp;\" --u003enu003ch3u003eRound table dedicated to peaceu0026nbsp;u003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe event will begin in the morning on May 10 with the Nobel Peace Prize winners and other influential figures taking part in a round table dedicated to peace, to be inaugurated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope's Secretary of State.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eTwenty-five Nobel Peace Prize winners will be taking part in the second edition of the Meeting. Many of them already participated in the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003efirst World Meeting on Human Fraternityu003c\/au003e, held at the Vatican on June 10, 2023. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eDuring that event they co-signed with Pope Francis a \u201cu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eDeclaration on Human Fraternityu003c\/au003e,\u201d which called for the institution of a \u201cMinistry for Peace,\u201d inspired by the Pontiff\u2019s encyclical u003cemu003eFratelli Tutti u003c\/emu003epublished in 2020.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAmong those participating in the 2024 edition are leaders from 17 international organizations that have been recognized with this prestigious award, with 6 of them being related to the United Nations. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAmong those present will be Muhammad Yunus, economist and founder of the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize; Russian journalist Dmitrij Andreevi\u010d Muratov, and Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, winners of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize; as well as the husband of Iranian feminist activist Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 prizewinner who is currently in prison.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAmong the other important figures are Gra\u00e7a Machel Mandela, former First Lady of South Africa; Bill Nelson, Administrator of NASA; Eric Leroy Adams, the mayor of New York; and the Dutch Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Meeting with the Pope and the round tables\" --u003enu003ch3u003eMeeting with the Pope and the round tablesu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eA papal audience for all those participating in the Human Fraternity Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 11. On this occasion, the Nobel Prize winners and other influential figures will give to the Pope the results of their reflection and he will deliver a speech.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eMost of the thematic round tables will take place on Saturday afternoon and numerous famous participants are scheduled to host or attend, such as the economist Jeffrey Sachs. A round-table discussion dedicated to sports, for example, will see the participation of famous American quarterback Tom Brady and the coach of the Italian national soccer team, Luciano Spalletti.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn all, 12 round tables are being organized throughout the Italian capital and the Vatican, with the main theme being the place of humanity in society.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:quote --u003enu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"u003eu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003e\u201cThe more the world sinks into darkness, the more man seeks light. I believe that the appointment we are living goes in this direction: a man, a woman, a humanity thirsting for light,\u201d said Father Enzo Fortunato, spokesman of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, at the press conference.u0026nbsp;u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003eu003c\/blockquoteu003enu003c!-- \/wp:quote --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"The Pope will take part in a round-table discussion with children\" --u003enu003ch3u003eThe Pope will take part in a round-table discussion with childrenu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eAs part of the round tables taking place on Saturday afternoon, Pope Francis will be personally participating in one with a group of children at 4:00 p.m.. Dedicated to \u201cFuture Generations,\u201d this discussion will take place in the Vatican\u2019s Paul VI Hall. The Pontiff will talk with the young participants about the challenges faced by today\u2019s children.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThis event is also seen as a prelude to the first u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eWorld Children\u2019s Dayu003c\/au003e, to be held at the Vatican on May 25 and 26.\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" Lady, Tom Brady, my daughter, and you: Power of witness\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" Lady, Tom Brady, my daughter, and you: Power of witnessu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also \"link\":\" theological heart of \\u0026#8220;Fratelli Tutti,\\u0026#8221; and where to find hope\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" theological heart of u0026#8220;Fratelli Tutti,u0026#8221; and where to find hopeu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Tom Brady, Garth Brooks u0026 more at Vatican for fraternity event\",\"subheading\":\"For the second World Meeting on Human Fraternity the Vatican has invited an interesting and diverse group of people.\",\"author\":\"Isabella H. de Carvalho\",\"author_2\":\"I.Media\",\"authors_obj\":[\"ID\":\"638458\",\"link\":\" H. de Carvalho\",\"hreflangs\":\"en\":\" I Nakasaku\",\"link\":\"\",\"caption\":\"Vatican.\",\"alt\":\"VATICAN-shutterstock_1671774736\",\"link\":\"\/2024\/05\/08\/tom-brady-garth-brooks-more-at-vatican-for-fraternity-event\/\",\"category_obj\":\"link\":\" 240, 183, 44, 1 )\",\"term_id\":423715166,\"category\":\"Church\",\"category_slug\":\"church-news\",\"category_id\":423715166,\"category_color\":\"#f0b72c\",\"parent_category\":\"Church\",\"published\":1715146657,\"published_datalayer\":\"2024.05.08\",\"article_modified_date\":\"\",\"article_modified\":false,\"published_formatted\":\"published on 05\/08\/24\",\"tags\":\"Peace, Pope Francis, Vatican\",\"firsttag\":\"Vatican\",\"tags_items\":[\"term_id\":423717586,\"name\":\"Peace\",\"link\":\" Francis\",\"link\":\" H. de Carvalho\",\"dimension2\":\"Church\",\"dimension3\":\"1715146657\",\"dimension4\":\"en\",\"dimension5\":\"\",\"dimension6\":\"article\",\"dimension7\":\"2024.05.08\",\"dimension8\":\"Peace, Pope Francis, Vatican\",\"dimension9\":\"For the second World Meeting on Human Fraternity the Vatican has invited an interesting and diverse group of people.\",\"dimension10\":\"802910\",\"dimension11\":\"Peace\",\"dimension12\":\"web\",\"dimension13\":\"\",\"dimension17\":\"Church\",\"dimension14\":\"Church\",\"dimension15\":\"I.Media\",\"photo_of_the_day\":false,\"daily_wisdom\":false,\"word_count\":1245,\"shortcodes\":[],\"author2\":\"I.Media\",\"sponsoredSettings\":,\"isSponsored\":false,\"custom_skin_settings\":\"slot\":\"custom-skin\",\"library\":\"theme.Skin\",\"skin_default_article\":\"1\",\"hide_from_layout_endpoint\":\"1\",\"props\":\"id\":\"custom-skid-ad\",\"unit\":\"64500793\/EN_DESK_ARTICLE_SKIN_1x1\",\"collapse_empty_divs\":false,\"premium_ads\":false,\"bids\":\"\",\"nexxx360_id\":\"\",\"size\":[],\"adjacent_posts\":\"next_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"prev_post\":\"link\":\" Article \",\"close_comments\":false,\"premium_content\":\"\",\"trunked_content\":\"u003ch2 class=\"subtitle\"u003eFor the second World Meeting on Human Fraternity the Vatican has invited an interesting and diverse group of people.u003c\/h2u003enu003cpu003eFrom the administrator of NASA, to NFL legend Tom Brady, to the mayor of New York City, to 25 Nobel peace prize winners, to country music star Garth Brooks, the Vatican is gathering a unique and eclectic group of international figures to discuss human fraternity on May 10 and 11, 2024. Those who participate in this second edition of the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eWorld Meeting on Human Fraternityu003c\/au003e, organized by the u003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"u003eu003cemu003eFratelli Tutti u003c\/emu003eFoundationu003c\/au003e, will be received by Pope Francis, who will personally take part in the event as well in a roundtable discussion with children on May 11.u003c\/pu003ennu003cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"u003enu003cpu003e\u201cWhat we dream of is to bring the world's attention back to those dynamics, attitudes, sensitivities and intelligences that speak of the human, in a world that seems to us to be dissolving [in this regard],\u201d Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, said at a press conference presenting the event on May 7, 2024. u003c\/pu003enu003c\/blockquoteu003ennu003cpu003eThe event\u2019s aim is to \u201crecognize each other as brothers in order to walk together.\u201du003c\/pu003en\",{\"simple\":false,\"id\":802938,\"related\":[],\"content\":\"u003cspan class=\"subtitle\"u003eThe recent release of O\u2019Connor\u2019s last, unfinished novel happens to coincide with a new film about her life. The book shows why she cannot be tamed.u003c\/spanu003eu003cpu003eThis year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the death of the controversial Catholic writer, Flannery O\u2019Connor. Next year will mark the centenary of her birth. During her life, she suffered greatly from the debilitating effects of lupus, the disease which would eventually kill her at the age of only thirty-nine. In one sense, however, she is still very much alive, because she refuses to let the heathen culture rest in peace. Her ghost still haunts the wayward modern world that she had sought to shock into conversion.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eWildcatu003c\/emu003e, the new film on O\u2019Connor\u2019s life and work, has sought to tame her. It seeks to do so by explaining her works in terms of psychosis and by explaining away her faith in terms of neurosis. The attempt fails. She remains untamed. The cat is still wild. No psychiatrist\u2019s couch will contain her.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe irony, or the joke, is that Flannery O\u2019Connor\u2019s faith was always entirely rational. She saw faith and reason as being indissolubly married, as being one flesh. This was why she called herself the hillbilly Thomist. Ou0026#8217;Connor was awash with the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, and it was with the Angelic Doctor\u2019s insight that she saw so incisively into the world\u2019s psychosis and the neurotic nature of its narcissistic obsession with self-empowerment. She understood the anger and hatred beneath the surface of modernity\u2019s angst and hubris. She knew why \u201cthe violent bear it away,\u201d the title of her second novel, and why the heathen rage. In her work she shows them raging, often outrageously. She shocks us into seeing the shocking reality about ourselves.u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eu0026#8220;Why Do the Heathen Rage?u0026#8221;u003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eO\u2019Connor\u2019s incisive insight into the human psyche is found in the fragments of her unfinished novel, u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Why Do the Heathen Rage?\"u003eWhy Do the Heathen Rage?u003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e, which is newly published by Brazos Press. Subtitled \u201ca behind-the-scenes look at a work in progress\u201d, the book interweaves the narrative fragments with penetrative commentary by the fine literary scholar, Jessica Hooten Wilson.u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe Christ-haunted hallmarks of O\u2019Connor\u2019s narrative gifts are as present as ever in this unfinished literary gem. On the surface, there is the pride and superficiality of the flawed human characters; beneath the surface is the unheard truth and the unheeded presence of grace. The latter is evident symbolically in four giant oak trees, which had been named Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, by the previous owners of the farm on which the novel is set. u003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"block-image-copyrigth-wrap\"u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1058\" height=\"624\" src=\" alt=\"Why Do the Heathen Rage? by Flannery O'Connor - detail of cover illustration by Steve Prince, One Fish Studio\" class=\"wp-image-803122\" srcset=\" 1058w, ?resize=150,88 150w, ?resize=300,177 300w, ?resize=1024,604 1024w, ?resize=620,366 620w, ?resize=375,221 375w, ?resize=630,372 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1058px) 100vw, 1058px\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eWhy Do the Heathen Rage? Detail of cover illustration by Steve Prince, One Fish Studiou003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003cdiv class=\"copyright-text\"u003eJohn Touhey | Aleteiau003c\/divu003enu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eBlind to reality and faithu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cdiv id='aleteia-welcome'u003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe new owner has no time for old trees or old truths, or anything rooted and resolute. \u201cHe would sense something larger than himself,u0026#8221; Ou0026#8217;Connor writes, u0026#8220;and in his outrage, he would realize instantly that they were potential lumber, sufficient to panel an office or put up a Jiffy Home.\u201d u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe trees are spared the axe only because the farmer in his self-centered blindness had not noticed them. \u201c[F]or all those years, he had appeared to notice those four oaks no more than he noticed the ground beneath his feet\u2026.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThe farmer\u2019s son, as observed \u201cin stunned disgust\u201d by his mother, was typical of the faithless, faceless and graceless postmodern man, whom T. S. Eliot had satirized so scornfully in \u201cThe Waste Land\u201d and \u201cThe Hollow Men.\u201d \u201cThere was no innocence in him,\u201d the mother laments, \u201cno rectitude, no conviction of either sin or election. The man she saw courted good and evil impartially u0026#8230; Any evil could enter that vacuum. God knows, she thought and caught her breath, God knows what he might do!\u201du003c\/pu003enu003cdiv class=\"wp-block-aleteia-heading3\"u003enu003ch2u003eEvil and graceu003c\/h2u003enu003c\/pu003eu003c\/divu003enu003cpu003eThe scene or the stage being set, the fragments of narrative which follow show the farmer\u2019s son as a protagonist-antagonist. His contempt for others masks a contempt for himself. He hurts others and hurts himself in the process. He is not ignorant, but reads widely and well, including great Christian classics. His arrogance is worse than ignorance, however. It might be said that he cuts off what he knows to spite his faith. The twist is, however, in his untwisting. Ultimately, it is not evil that enters the vacuum of his emptiness but grace. \u201cGod knows what he might do,\u201d his mother had thought. She thought more than she knew. It is God who knows what u003cemu003eHeu003c\/emu003e might do, and it is God who does it!u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eThis aspect of Flannery O\u2019Connor\u2019s work, present in the fragments of her final unfinished novel as it had been present in all her other work, was encapsulated succinctly by Jessica Hooten Wilson: \u201cO\u2019Connor had spent a career depicting \u2026 hounds of heaven that chase down and maul the unrepentant sinner.\u201d u003c\/pu003enu003cpu003eIn truth, Flannery O\u2019Connor did not merely depict hounds of heaven, she is herself a hound of heaven who chases down and mauls her unrepentant readers. Those who think she is only a wildcat should beware. She is likely to pluck out their eyes so that they are able to see. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0u003c\/pu003entu003cdiv data-category=\"Lifestyle\" data-category-english=\"lifestyle\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" Ou0026#039;Connor book u0026quot;The Habit of Beingu0026quot; on table with rosary\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" O\u2019Connor on the habit of being a Catholicu003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003etu003cdiv data-category=\"Art u0026amp; Culture\" data-category-english=\"culture\" class=\"wp-block-aleteia-read-also read-also\"u003enttu003cfigureu003entttu003cimgnttttsrc=\" scene in movie Wildcat\"nttttloading=\"lazy\" \/u003enttu003c\/figureu003enttu003cdiv class=\"read-also-inner\"u003entttu003cemu003eRead more:u003c\/emu003eu003ca href=\" secretly want to talk about God, says Wildcat directoru003c\/au003enttu003c\/divu003entu003c\/divu003e\",\"rawcontent\":\"u003c!-- wp:aleteia\/subtitle \/--u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThis year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the death of the controversial Catholic writer, Flannery O\u2019Connor. Next year will mark the centenary of her birth. During her life, she suffered greatly from the debilitating effects of lupus, the disease which would eventually kill her at the age of only thirty-nine. In one sense, however, she is still very much alive, because she refuses to let the heathen culture rest in peace. Her ghost still haunts the wayward modern world that she had sought to shock into conversion.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eWildcatu003c\/emu003e, the new film on O\u2019Connor\u2019s life and work, has sought to tame her. It seeks to do so by explaining her works in terms of psychosis and by explaining away her faith in terms of neurosis. The attempt fails. She remains untamed. The cat is still wild. No psychiatrist\u2019s couch will contain her.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe irony, or the joke, is that Flannery O\u2019Connor\u2019s faith was always entirely rational. She saw faith and reason as being indissolubly married, as being one flesh. This was why she called herself the hillbilly Thomist. O'Connor was awash with the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, and it was with the Angelic Doctor\u2019s insight that she saw so incisively into the world\u2019s psychosis and the neurotic nature of its narcissistic obsession with self-empowerment. She understood the anger and hatred beneath the surface of modernity\u2019s angst and hubris. She knew why \u201cthe violent bear it away,\u201d the title of her second novel, and why the heathen rage. In her work she shows them raging, often outrageously. She shocks us into seeing the shocking reality about ourselves.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"\\u0022Why Do the Heathen Rage?\\u0022\" --u003enu003ch3u003e\"Why Do the Heathen Rage?\"u003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eO\u2019Connor\u2019s incisive insight into the human psyche is found in the fragments of her unfinished novel, u003cemu003eu003ca href=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Why Do the Heathen Rage?\"u003eWhy Do the Heathen Rage?u003c\/au003eu003c\/emu003e, which is newly published by Brazos Press. Subtitled \u201ca behind-the-scenes look at a work in progress\u201d, the book interweaves the narrative fragments with penetrative commentary by the fine literary scholar, Jessica Hooten Wilson.u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe Christ-haunted hallmarks of O\u2019Connor\u2019s narrative gifts are as present as ever in this unfinished literary gem. On the surface, there is the pride and superficiality of the flawed human characters; beneath the surface is the unheard truth and the unheeded presence of grace. The latter is evident symbolically in four giant oak trees, which had been named Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, by the previous owners of the farm on which the novel is set. u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:image \"id\":803122,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\" --u003enu003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"u003eu003cimg src=\" alt=\"Why Do the Heathen Rage? by Flannery O'Connor - detail of cover illustration by Steve Prince, One Fish Studio\" class=\"wp-image-803122\" \/u003eu003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"u003eu003cemu003eWhy Do the Heathen Rage? Detail of cover illustration by Steve Prince, One Fish Studiou003c\/emu003eu003c\/figcaptionu003eu003c\/figureu003enu003c!-- \/wp:image --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Blind to reality and faith\" --u003enu003ch3u003eBlind to reality and faithu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe new owner has no time for old trees or old truths, or anything rooted and resolute. \u201cHe would sense something larger than himself,\" O'Connor writes, \"and in his outrage, he would realize instantly that they were potential lumber, sufficient to panel an office or put up a Jiffy Home.\u201d u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe trees are spared the axe only because the farmer in his self-centered blindness had not noticed them. \u201c[F]or all those years, he had appeared to notice those four oaks no more than he noticed the ground beneath his feet\u2026.\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe farmer\u2019s son, as observed \u201cin stunned disgust\u201d by his mother, was typical of the faithless, faceless and graceless postmodern man, whom T. S. Eliot had satirized so scornfully in \u201cThe Waste Land\u201d and \u201cThe Hollow Men.\u201d \u201cThere was no innocence in him,\u201d the mother laments, \u201cno rectitude, no conviction of either sin or election. The man she saw courted good and evil impartially ... Any evil could enter that vacuum. God knows, she thought and caught her breath, God knows what he might do!\u201du003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/heading3 \"content\":\"Evil and grace\" --u003enu003ch3u003eEvil and graceu003c\/h3u003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/heading3 --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThe scene or the stage being set, the fragments of narrative which follow show the farmer\u2019s son as a protagonist-antagonist. His contempt for others masks a contempt for himself. He hurts others and hurts himself in the process. He is not ignorant, but reads widely and well, including great Christian classics. His arrogance is worse than ignorance, however. It might be said that he cuts off what he knows to spite his faith. The twist is, however, in his untwisting. Ultimately, it is not evil that enters the vacuum of his emptiness but grace. \u201cGod knows what he might do,\u201d his mother had thought. She thought more than she knew. It is God who knows what u003cemu003eHeu003c\/emu003e might do, and it is God who does it!u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eThis aspect of Flannery O\u2019Connor\u2019s work, present in the fragments of her final unfinished novel as it had been present in all her other work, was encapsulated succinctly by Jessica Hooten Wilson: \u201cO\u2019Connor had spent a career depicting \u2026 hounds of heaven that chase down and maul the unrepentant sinner.\u201d u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:paragraph --u003enu003cpu003eIn truth, Flannery O\u2019Connor did not merely depict hounds of heaven, she is herself a hound of heaven who chases down and mauls her unrepentant readers. Those who think she is only a wildcat should beware. She is likely to pluck out their eyes so that they are able to see. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0u003c\/pu003enu003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also {\"link\":\" O\u2019Connor on the habit of being a Catholic\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" O\u2019Connor on the habit of being a Catholicu003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003ennu003c!-- wp:aleteia\/read-also \"link\":\" secretly want to talk about God, says Wildcat director\",\"image\":\" --u003enu003cdiv class=\"read-also\"u003eu003ca href=\" secretly want to talk about God, says Wildcat directoru003c\/au003eu003c\/divu003enu003c!-- \/wp:aleteia\/read-also --u003e\",\"pages\":1,\"language\":\"en\",\"galleries\":[],\"video\":false,\"title\":\"Flannery O\u2019Connor: Wildcat or Hound of Heaven?\",\"subheading\":\"The recent release of O\u2019Connor\u2019s last, unfinished novel happens to coincide with a new film about her life. 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Nous pouvons prier pour leur propre, leur sant\u00e9, leur s\u00e9curit\u00e9, et leur abondance. Nous pouvons \u00e9galement prier pour nos adversaires et pour ces personnes qui nous ont offens\u00e9s, et demander \u00e0 Dieu de nous aider \u00e0 leur propre pardonner et \u00e0 leur montrer la compassion.<\/p>\n<h3> Demander pour la condition physique et la protection de nos amis.<\/h3>\n<p>Seigneur, nous te confions nos amis, notre familles et nos amis. Veille, \u00d4 Dieu, au-dessus de eux, et sauvegarde -les de tout risque et de toute maladie. Accorde, Dieu mis\u00e9ricordieux, une sant\u00e9 du corps avec de l\u2019esprit \u00e0 eux, ainsi que la paix dans leur esprit. Puissante soit la volont\u00e9 pour que ta protection omnipotente les \u00e2mes prot\u00e8ge et les individus conduise tout au long de cette journ\u00e9e, pour qu\u2019il puissent puissent vivre dans la protection et aussi la s\u00e9r\u00e9nit\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Nous tous te prions pareillement pour notre enfants, Seigneur, pour qu\u2019ils grandissent dans la foi ainsi que dans l\u2019amour de ton saint nom. Offre, \u00d4 Dieu, la sagesse ainsi que la vigueur n\u00e9cessaires pour affronter les obstacles de la vie, ainsi que dirige leurs pas sur le chemin de la v\u00e9rit\u00e9 ainsi que de la justice.<\/p>\n<p>Enfin, nous autres te prions pour nos amis et aussi nos voisins, Seigneur, qu\u2019ils d\u00e9couvrent la joie de ton amour et la s\u00e9r\u00e9nit\u00e9 de ton pardon. Accorde-leur, cher Dieu, de c\u0153urs g\u00e9n\u00e9reux en vue de partager avec ceux que dans le besoin, et des ouvertes en vue de accueillir ceux qui sont seuls et abandonn\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<h3> Prier pour notre ennemis et ceux qui nous ont offens\u00e9s. <\/h3>\n<p>Seigneur, le Christ, nous vous prions pour les n\u00f4tres ennemis et aussi pour ceux qui nous autres ont offens\u00e9s. Accorde-leur, \u00f4 Christ, ta mis\u00e9ricorde et ton pardon, et ouvre leur c\u0153ur \u00e0 la lumi\u00e8re de ta v\u00e9rit\u00e9. Aide-nous, Seigneur, \u00e0 leur montrer de la compassion et \u00e0 leur pardonner comme tu nous as pardonn\u00e9. Que votre paix r\u00e8gne dans nos c\u0153urs ainsi que que votre amour guide les n\u00f4tres actions, pour que nous puissions vivre en harmonie avec tous ceux qui nous-m\u00eames entourent.<\/p>\n<h3> Appr\u00e9hender la pri\u00e8re : <\/h3>\n<p>Pour terminer, la oraison nous souviens notre mission comme prog\u00e9niture de Dieu : \u00eatre des t\u00e9moins de l\u2019 lumi\u00e8re et de ses affection dans une \u00e8re touch\u00e9e aux t\u00e9n\u00e8bres. \u00c0 travers notre mots et nos \u0153uvres, nous r\u00e9pandons la bonne nouvelle de l\u2019 s\u00e9r\u00e9nit\u00e9 et de la conciliation, offrant l\u2019espoir et la cicatrisation \u00e0 un contexte endommag\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c0 l\u2019int\u00e9rieur de la foi chr\u00e9tienne, l\u2019 matin porte une valeur particuli\u00e8re, illustrant le rafra\u00eechissement et la r\u00e9g\u00e9n\u00e9ration spirituelle. C\u2019est au lever du jour de chaque jour que l\u2019\u00e2me se tourne vers le Seigneur dans la pri\u00e8re, s\u2019effor\u00e7ant \u00e0 \u00eatre \u00e9clair\u00e9e par la lumi\u00e8re divine. L\u2019habitude des pri\u00e8res matinales se r\u00e9v\u00e8le profond\u00e9ment enracin\u00e9e dans le patrimoine chr\u00e9tienne, proposant un instant particulier pour communier avec le Seigneur et se pr\u00e9parer int\u00e9rieurement aux d\u00e9fis de la journ\u00e9e qui vient.<\/p>\n<p>En au sein au sein de ces pri\u00e8res matinales s\u2019 trouve habituellement une d\u00e9votion distincte pour Marie, maman maternelle de J\u00e9sus et aussi figure sainte respect\u00e9e par de nombreux fid\u00e8les. En qualit\u00e9 d\u2019 interm\u00e9diaire parmi les hommes et Dieu, Marie est invoqu\u00e9e pour interc\u00e9der en notre nom, nous guidant sur le chemin de la saintet\u00e9 ainsi que de la gr\u00e2ce divine. Ses apparition maternelle donne consolation et protection, cercant nos propres oraisons matinales d\u2019une d\u00e9licatesse c\u00e9leste.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c0 par l\u2019 pri\u00e8re du matin, on se trouve convives pour nous unir \u00e0 Marie dans une approche pour sanctification individuelle. En m\u00e9ditant au sujet de la vie et ses vertus, nous explorons pour imiter son humilit\u00e9, sa puret\u00e9 ainsi que son ob\u00e9issance \u00e0 la volont\u00e9 de Dieu. Par le biais de sa saintet\u00e9 parfaite, Marie est pour nous un mod\u00e8le de vie chr\u00e9tienne, nous souvenant l\u2019importance du pri\u00e8re ainsi que de la contemplation au sein de nos cheminement spirituel.<\/p>\n<p>Prions ensemble un pri\u00e8re du matin, dans notre confiance, en nous tournant vers Marie, la m\u00e8re de J\u00e9sus. Dans notre monde troubl\u00e9 par la guerre et la division, recourons \u00e0 la pri\u00e8re pour trouver pour trouver la paix et la r\u00e9conciliation. On peut \u00e9crire une pri\u00e8re pour la Sainte Vierge <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/www.avemariasound.org\/\" >sur cette page.<\/a> Que nos supplications montent vers le ciel, comme un hommage agr\u00e9able par Dieu, afin qu\u2019il guide \u00e9clairer nos chemins sur le chemin de la justice et de la v\u00e9rit\u00e9. Saint Paul nous exhorte dans ses lettres \u00e0 prier sans cesse, en toutes circonstances, pour que notre connexion avec Dieu soit solide et passionn\u00e9e. La pri\u00e8re, quand elle est sinc\u00e8rement offerte, a le pouvoir pour transformer nos c\u0153urs et de modifier le destin de l\u2019histoire.<\/p>\n<p>La r\u00e9citation du matin est donc un moment privil\u00e9gi\u00e9 afin de nous consacrer vers Dieu avec l\u2019intercession de Marie, en pr\u00e9sentant nos louanges, nos remerciements et nos intentions les plus profondes. Dans la qui\u00e9tude de l\u2019aurore, nous sommes invit\u00e9s pour se tourner envers cette m\u00e8re sacr\u00e9e, laquelle nous guide par douceur sur le chemin de la croyance et de l\u2019amour divin. En unissant nos voix \u00e0 celle de Marie, nous augmentons nos pri\u00e8res matinales vers le tr\u00f4ne de du don divin, s\u00fbrs que nos supplications seront entendues et accueillies par le c\u0153ur mis\u00e9ricordieux de Dieu.<\/p>\n<h2> Pri\u00e8re envers le d\u00e9but de journ\u00e9e avec dieu et la Sainte M\u00e8re<\/h2>\n<p>Dieu tout-puissant et plein de mis\u00e9ricorde, en ce matin qui s\u2019annonce sous la clart\u00e9 de ta divine lumi\u00e8re, je viens \u00e0 Toi avec c\u0153ur rempli de confiance et d\u2019humilit\u00e9. Que cette jour qui commence soit consacr\u00e9e \u00e0 ton saint nom, que chaque battement de mon c\u0153ur |chaque regard de mes yeux|chacune de mes paroles|chacun de mes gestes} te soit offert en acte d\u2019amour. Que chaque souffle qui anime mon corps soit un soupir de d\u00e9votion |un souffle vers toi|un souffle de vie en toi}. Que la pri\u00e8re r\u00e9sonne, suppliez, que nos c\u0153urs implorent, que nos \u00e2mes se confient, suppliez.<\/p>\n<p>Tel Marie, la sainte m\u00e8re qui a port\u00e9 en son sein l\u2019enfant J\u00e9sus, conduis-moi dans ce voyage de foi et de d\u00e9votion. Que je puisse, en parcourant les pages de l\u2019\u00c9vangile, d\u00e9couvrir la lumi\u00e8re pour \u00e9clairer mes pas et consolider ma foi. \u00c0 l\u2019instar de Pierre, donne-moi la force et l\u2019audace de surmonter les temp\u00eates de la vie avec une confiance absolue en ta providence.<\/p>\n<p>Au cours de ce p\u00e9riode de Car\u00eame, o\u00f9 les chr\u00e9tiens et les croyantes se pr\u00e9parent \u00e0 honorer la r\u00e9surrection de ton fils bien-aim\u00e9, octroie-moi, Seigneur, l\u2019\u00e9veil spirituel. Que mon esprit soit purifi\u00e9 de toute impuret\u00e9, afin qu\u2019il devienne un lieu sacr\u00e9 o\u00f9 tu r\u00e9sides. Que ma pri\u00e8re, suivant l\u2019exemple de Fran\u00e7ois d\u2019Assise, r\u00e9sonne comme un hymne de louange \u00e0 travers les si\u00e8cles.<br \/>\n\u00d4 Seigneur, que chaque jour soit impr\u00e9gn\u00e9 de ton amour, que chaque instant soit une occasion de te voir et de te servir dans mes fr\u00e8res et s\u0153urs. Que mon existence soit un t\u00e9moignage vivant de ta tendresse infinie pour l\u2019humanit\u00e9. Puissent les supplications de Hozana monter vers toi comme un doux parfum, enveloppant toute ma journ\u00e9e dans une ambiance de paix. Priez, \u00c9glise, Fran\u00e7ois, Hozana.<\/p>\n<p>Puissent mon c\u0153ur, Dieu Tout-Puissant, devienne un reflet du tien, rempli d\u2019amour, de compassion et de mis\u00e9ricorde envers mes semblables. Que toutes mes pens\u00e9es et mes actions soient conduites par le Saint-Esprit, afin que je puisse contribuer \u00e0 l\u2019av\u00e8nement de ta justice sur cette terre.<\/p>\n<p>Puissent cette journ\u00e9e soit une nouvelle \u00e9tape dans mon cheminement spirituel, une opportunit\u00e9 de grandir dans la foi. Seigneur, prends possession de mon c\u0153ur, \u00e9tablis-le comme ton sanctuaire, o\u00f9 ta pr\u00e9sence se manifeste constamment. Que chaque pulsation de mon c\u0153ur se transforme en un chant \u00e0 ta louange, Seigneur, pour l\u2019\u00e9ternit\u00e9. Amen.<\/p>\n<p>Dans le r\u00e9veil spirituel religieux de toute \u00e2me chr\u00e9tienne, la pri\u00e8re est essentielle. Celle-ci constitue la connexion \u00e9troite entre le fid\u00e8le divin et sa m\u00e8re c\u00e9leste, la Sainte M\u00e8re, qui prie pour le compte de nous en face de son sacr\u00e9 Fils. \u00c0 travers la supplication, les fid\u00e8les nous introduisons dans la clart\u00e9 de la doctrine divine, guid\u00e9s avec l\u2019Esprit Saint, pour d\u00e9celer la r\u00e9alit\u00e9 et la faveur que J\u00e9sus nous accorde.<\/p>\n<h2>R\u00e9flexion en ce qui concerne la divine Parole divine : <\/h2>\n<p>Il nous est possible de sommes capables de contempler sur un passage religieux dont nous parle de l\u2019affection divin. Par exemple :<\/p>\n<h3>1 Corinthiens 13, 1-8 : <\/h3>\n<p>\u00ab\u00a0Et quand je distribuerais tous mes biens pour la nourriture des pauvres, quand je livrerais m\u00eame mon corps pour \u00eatre br\u00fbl\u00e9, si je n\u2019ai pas l\u2019amour, cela ne me sert \u00e0 rien..\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Bibliographie :<\/p>\n<p>Odes (Horace, Leconte de Lisle)\/IV\/1.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Odes_(Horace,_Leconte_de_Lisle)\/IV\/1\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ici.<\/a><span><\/span>. Suite sur le prochain article.<\/p>\n<p>Marie-Claire\/58.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Marie-Claire\/58\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">L\u2019article ICI.<\/a><span><\/span>. Suite sur le prochain article.<\/p>\n<p>Les Dieux antiques\/La D\u00e9m\u00e9ter grecque ou la C\u00e9r\u00e8s latine.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Les_Dieux_antiques\/La_D%C3%A9m%C3%A9ter_grecque_ou_la_C%C3%A9r%C3%A8s_latine\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Le dossier.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Le P. Jean de Cronstadt\/Ma vie en J\u00e9sus-Christ\/Chapitre VII.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Le_P._Jean_de_Cronstadt\/Ma_vie_en_J%C3%A9sus-Christ\/Chapitre_VII\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">L\u2019article de presse.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe si\u00e8cle\/CATHERINE D\u2019ALEXANDRIE (sainte), martyre.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Grand_dictionnaire_universel_du_XIXe_si%C3%A8cle\/CATHERINE_D%E2%80%99ALEXANDRIE_(sainte),_martyre\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Le dossier.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cat\u00e9chisme du dioc\u00e8se de Sens\/Assomption de la Sainte Vierge.,<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/goto\/https:\/\/fr.wikisource.org\/wiki\/Cat%C3%A9chisme_du_dioc%C3%A8se_de_Sens\/Assomption_de_la_Sainte_Vierge\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Le dossier.<\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpe_imgrss\" src=\"https:\/\/editionsbussiere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-cadeaux-faits-maison-pour-la-fete-des-meres-que.jpg\">Cet article a \u00e9t\u00e9 reconstitu\u00e9 du mieux possible. 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Vous pouvez faire ces cadeaux \u00e0 temps pour les offrir \u00e0 maman ce dimanche\u00a0! Que pouvez-vous faire lorsque le budget est serr\u00e9 mais que vous souhaitez honorer et c\u00e9l\u00e9brer votre maman ? 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