A Carpe Diem Snapshot:
The man driving the stunning 1959 corvette in this photo is the reason we are now part of the community of Onekama, Michigan! Tony was introduced to Larry Paz by our good friend Charlie, who has been coming up to Onekama with his wife to stay in her family's 1920s cottage for decades. He suspected that Tony and Larry would hit it off and boy, was he right. Larry and his wife Ana are a truly inspiring couple who have invested so much of their time, talent, and treasure into this tiny town over the years. One of their first projects was the purchase of the Blue Slipper Tavern so it could stay open (the only bar in town!), as well as the renovation of the Portage Motel, and the creation of the Coho resort. Within a few hours of meeting, Larry had sold Tony a cottage at the resort. But before the ink had even dried on the contract, he and Tony instead decided to work out a bigger deal and instead Larry sold Tony an old motel, a dilapidated yet historic building, and a large fixer-upper house. So, here we are one year later at the biggest annual event-- Onekama Days-- cheering our new neighbor Larry on in the parade! We trust this will be the first of many more Onekama Days to come.
Liturgical: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"...be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God's way in righteousness and holiness of truth."
Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon: Everything in This World Passes Away
Fr. Plant's Homily: I Am the Bread of Life
Sanctoral: Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. John Baptist Mary Vianney (1786-1859). He was born in Dardilly and died in Ars, France. Although his talents were limited and his education meager, he was ordained a priest in 1815. After three years at Ecully, he was appointed parish priest of Ars. Here he spent almost forty-two years of his life, devoting himself to prayer, mortification, and pastoral works. His success in directing souls made him known throughout the Christian world. Men of all ranks and conditions of life sought his guidance and advice. He was beatified by Pope St. Pius X, himself once a parish priest, and canonized by Pope Pius XI.
Human: George Washington became a Master Mason– 1753; President Jimmy Carter signed legislation creating the United States Department of Energy– 1977
It's the birthday of the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, born in Sussex, England (1792). Read more about him at the Writer's Almanac today.
Natural: Major geomagnetic storm– 1972
Italian: Rompere le scatole (to annoy / get on someone’s nerves)
English: Hoopla-- chiefly US, informal + often disapproving : excited or agitated commotion or activity : bustle
Quote: "It is always springtime in the heart that loves God." --St. John Baptist Mary Vianney
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