A Carpe Diem Snapshot:
This is Valentina's latest, and I believe most beautiful, design for our Four Season Schole logo! I gave her the themes and ideas to be conveyed, and she brought them to life with her imagination. Here, she illustrated the four seasons of nature in the corners, the four universal vocations in the sections of the circle, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the center of it all. We decided to create this as a visual aid for an upcoming interview I am giving about the four cycles studies and the four vocational pursuits. Stay tuned!
For the world in its present form is passing away.
Bishop Barron's Gospel reflections today.
Sanctoral: The Roman Martyrology commemorates the martyrs Saints Protus and Hyacinth (d. 257). They were Romans by birth, brothers and servants in the house of St. Basilla. They were burned alive around 257, during the persecution of Valerian and Gallian. St. Hyacinth is unique among Roman martyrs in that his epitaph and grave in the cemetery of Basilla on the Old Salarian Way were found intact in modern time (1845); in it were the charred bones of the martyr, who had been put to death by fire. Part of the empty tomb of St. Protus was also found.
St. Paphnutius of Egypt (4th century) is also commemorated. He was an Egyptian saint who lost an eye, his left knee crippled and sent to work in the mines when put to the torture as a Christian under the Emperor Galerius. He was rescued by the Emperor Constantine the Great in 313 and was later consecrated bishop. Throughout his life he strenuously opposed the Arian heresy. He is said to have taken part (A.D. 325) in the Council of Nicaea, and also attended the Council of Tyre in 335. Neither the name of his See nor the precise date of his death are known.
Human: Patriot Day (United States)
By presidential proclamation, Patriot Day is observed in the United States on September 11, or 9/11, in memory of the thousands who lost their lives as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States that involved four hijacked planes. The observance also honors those who came to aid in the aftermath. Each year on Patriot Day, the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff. Citizens are asked to observe a moment of silence, usually at 8:46 a.m. EDT (when the first hijacked plane struck the World Trade Center in New York City), and are encouraged to devote the day and year to serving their neighbors and communities.
1226 The Roman Catholic practice of public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass spreads from monasteries to parishes
1850 Opera singer Jenny Lind - "The Swedish Nightingale", gives 1st US concert, at Castle Garden in New York City, promoted by P. T. Barnum
(coincidentally, I just happened to be talking to an expert on Jenny Lind, my cousin Ann-Michele Sproviero, who is here on a visit right now!!)
The Writer's Almanac edition today.
Natural: 1930 Stromboli volcano, Sicily throws 2-ton basaltic rocks 2 miles (and it just began spewing again last month!)
Italian: Polpo (octopus)
Quote: “September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage.” – Geraldine Brooks, Author
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