A Carpe Diem Snapshot:
Today I happened to see "the" chair that began it all at the high altar at St Peter's Basilica-- the chair that St. Peter used during his ministry in Rome, or so they say. It does indeed look like a very ancient chair, and seeing it is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Normally, this wooden chair is ensconsed within the huge, golden cathedra by Bernini that is currently being cleaned for the 2025 Jubilee.
Liturgical: Readings for the Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop
Brothers and sisters:
If there is any encouragement in Christ,
any solace in love,
any participation in the Spirit,
any compassion and mercy,
complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love,
united in heart, thinking one thing.
Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory;
rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves,
each looking out not for his own interests,
but also everyone for those of others.
Bishop Barron's Gospel reflections today.
Sanctoral: Today is the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo (1538-1584), bishop. Charles was a member of a noble family and a nephew of Pope Pius IV. He was made a Cardinal at the age of 23 and assisted the Pope in administering the affairs of the Holy See and in governing the Church. Soon thereafter he was made Archbishop of Milan. His endeavors on behalf of the 19th Ecumenical Council of Trent (1545-1564) were especially meritorious and fruitful. He helped to direct and guide it and bring it to a successful conclusion. He then proceeded to enforce its decrees in the Archdiocese of Milan and thoroughly reformed Catholic life in his See. During a plague he walked barefooted in the public streets, carrying a cross, with a rope around his neck, offering himself as a victim to God for the transgressions of his people.
Human: Ludi Plebeii started – plebeian games – a festival in honor of Jupiter, which lasted until November 17. This religious holiday graced plebeian political freedom – either the exile of the last king or the abolition of patrician domination. During this holiday there were different festa in honor of Jupiter (November 13), Epulum lovis – a riding parade (November 14) and theatrical performances (Scaenites), races and games – ludi circenses (November 15-17). The Ludi were established in 216 BC, and were held in Circus Flaminius until the 4th century AD.
Natural: Need to regulate your nervous system? Try these 13 techniques
Italian: Sgridare (to tell off)
Quote: "If we wish to make any progress in the service of God we must begin every day of our life with new eagerness." St. Charles Borromeo
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