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Oct 31­2:43 PM

"The Hymn Of Acxiom"

Somebody hears you. you know that. you know that.

Somebody hears you. you know that inside.

Someone is learning the colors of all your moods, to

(say just the right thing and) show that you’re understood.

Here you’re known.

Leave your life open. you don’t have. you don’t have.

Leave your life open. you don’t have to hide.

Someone is gathering every crumb you drop, these

(mindless decisions and) moments you long forgot.

Keep them all.

Let our formulas find your soul.

We’ll divine your artesian source (in your mind),

Marshal feed and force (our machines will)

To design you a perfect love—

Or (better still) a perfect lust.

O how glorious, glorious: a brand new need is born.

Now we possess you. you’ll own that. you’ll own that.

Now we possess you. you’ll own that in time.

Now we will build you an endlessly upward world,

(reach in your pocket) embrace you for all you’re worth.

Is that wrong?

Isn’t this what you want?

Amen.

Glide Magazine Presents­ Vienna Teng, ­The Hymn of Acxiom­.mp4

Apr 12­8:32 AM

"If you want to know me ask what I live for"

Thomas Merton

Rd. P170 answer q's p 171 mind map gods presence in your life

Stonecutter parable on vocation

A traveller came upon three individuals working with stone. Curious as to what the workers

were doing with the stones, the traveller approached the first worker and asked, ʺWhat are you doing with these stonesʹ!ʺ Without hesitation the worker responded, ʺI am a stone‑cuer and I am cuing stones.ʺ Not satisfied with this answer, the traveller approached the second worker and asked, ʺWhat are you doing with these stones?ʺThe second worker paused for a moment and then explained, ʺI am a stonecuer and I am

trying to make enough money to support my family.ʺ Having two different answers to the same question, the traveller made his way to the third worker. He asked the third worker, ʺWhat are you doing with these stones?ʺ The third worker stopped what he was doing, bringing his chisel to his side. He rose to his full height, puffed out his chest and proudly announced, ʺI am a stonecuer and I am building a cathedral!ʺ

Thomas Merton ­ What Is Contemplation­.mp4

Thomas Merton from Who Cares About The Saints­ with Fr. James Martin, S.J..mp4

Apr 6­10:45 AM

Four key principles of natural law:

• Do good and avoid evil• Preservation of life• Propagation and education of offspring• The pursuit of truth and a peaceful society

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is based on these four key natural law principles.

Nov 1­8:26 AM

The Spirit of the Lord is upon meIntroduce the beatitudes scripture text (Luke 6.20‑23) read ʺThe Spirit of the Lord is upon meʺ on page 165 of the student text, or by reading Luke 4.14‑22. (min 13:30 of luke video)

This event in Lukeʹs gospel takes place as Jesus begins his public ministry. In a sense, he is seing out his agenda. A short time later, in Luke 6, Jesus is teaching the crowds the beatitudes, which echo this event in Nazareth.

Recall chapter 5 of this program, and the work that you did on Mahewʹs gospel. There you read Jesusʹ Sermon on the Mount. The focus here will be Jesusʹ Sermon on the Plain. Here, the beatitudes, you will notice, have a slightly different focus.

jesus ­ luke ­sermon in the valley.avi

Jesus­synagogue in Nazarath.avi

Nov 1­8:25 AM

Gospel of luke video min 25

Listen to Jesus teaching the beatitudes (Luke 6.20‑23).

Ask students to recall one word or phrase that stands out in their memory and write it down. Proclaim the Scripture again and instruct students to listen for something in the passage that seems odd or disturbing.

Read the passage again for the final time and instruct students to think about why this passage is a paradox.

share as a whole class reaction to the passage.

Why would Jesus call the poor, the hungry, the meek ʺblessedʺ? Do not aempt to answer this question for students; just have them explore their various questions and ideas about the paradox the passage presents.

Jesus­luke.avi

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Nov 1­8:25 AM

d) Lukeʹs beatitude peopleCompare the audience that Jesus was addressing in Mahewʹs gospel with the audience that Jesus was addressing in Lukeʹs gospel using the parallel chart, ʺWhom is Jesus addressing in the beatitudes?ʺ on page 166 of the student text. You may wish to read again Mahewʹs account, chapter 5.1‑12. The following options are intended to help the students understand the rich theology found in the beatitudes in Luke, where the outcast is pronounced ʺhappy.ʺ Ask students first to read page 167 of the text, ʺJesusʹ proclamation of the beatitudes.ʺ Option 1 ­ Resolving the paradoxDivide the class into small groups. Give each group one of the beatitudes and its accompanying question (Handout 9.1). The questions address the paradox contained in each beatitude. Have each group enter into dialogue and articulate the underlying truth woven within the paradox. Invite each group to examine together the text ʺJesusʹ proclamation of the beatitudesʺ on page 167 of the student text to help them in their discussion. Ask them to report back to the class.

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Nov 4­1:14 PM

Beatitude Ethics

• called to see all is God's Gift• called to repent and believe the good news• called to live a life of praise and thanks (liturgy)• called to live generously (charity)

Apr 13­9:56 AM

happiness

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Apr 13­11:37 AM

Vox Clamantis­ The Dignity of Human Work.mp4

Nov 3­10:45 AM

Catholic thinking on work

Comments on work go back as far as Genesis. Our attitude to work has always been a preoccupation of Catholic thinkers. Recent popes, and particularly Pope John Paul II, have addressed the issue very directly.

Among many other observations, they have clarified the following principles:

• Human beings are meant to work and have a right to useful and gainful work.

• Work derives its dignity and value from the fact that it is done by human beings. It must not be demeaning or degrading.

• Work is a job, that is, a way of earning a living; a career, that is, a means of personal development and satisfaction; a calling, that is, a way of contributing to God's creative action and to the common good.

• Work should be important in our lives, but not as important as love, truth and spiritual development, although it can be an aid to all three.

Apr 12­8:24 AM

• Society and the economy, which depend on human work, are to be organized for the sake of people, not people for the sake of them.

• The type of work we do is less important than the purpose we have in doing it. There is a spirituality of work because we are made in the image of God.

• Work should be remunerated in a way which allows people to live in decency and comfort. In this regard we need to recognize the contributions currently made by those who are not rewarded for their work.

These principles are of universal application. They apply to all people in all places and at all times. This is authentic globalization ­ to make universally and justly available the fruits of God's creation.

Nov 3­10:49 AM

How Ontario (and, similarly, the other provinces and territories) works will be determined by the balance in our personal attitudes to work; the positions we promote in the service clubs, unions, political parties, chambers of commerce and parishes to which we belong. It will also depend to a large extent on the governments, federal, provincial and municipal, that we elect.

Do we think enough about and question enough conditions of work, rewards for work, our domination by work, solidarity in work and satisfaction from work?

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Nov 1­8:28 AM

Guided meditation. For whom or what are you living? Sit quietly in an upright position with your back against the chair. Your feet should be resting evenly on the floor ... hands on your knees. Close your eyes or look at the flame of the candle so that your mind will not be distracted from your focus. Relax the muscles of your body beginning with your feet and moving up to your forehead. Deliberately concentrate on relaxing every muscle from head to toe. [pause] Now breathe gently and think about your breathing. Breathe in peace and quiet, and breathe out, tension and distraction, [pause] Get in tune with your body; bring it into a state of relaxation and calm. Listen to the music and remain calm ‑ recognize the peace in the quiet. Give students one minute to listen to the music while resting; then begin the meditation, pausing at the indicated places to give them time to think about their response. Think about the happiest moment in your life, [pause) Who were the people that were a part of that; happiness? [pause] What events surrounded and contributed to that happiness? [pause] /5 this a deep‑seated happiness that is molded in your heart? Or is it a passing pleasure that, once itʹs gone, leaves you feeling empty and dry? [pause] How does it make you feel to think about it again today? [pause] Whom or what are you living for? [pause] is that person or object an important part of your life today? [pause] Happiness is never an end in itself. It is a result of a relationship or activity. When are you most happy? [pause] When are you most sad? [pause] What does this say to you about yourself? Conclude the meditation by reading the verses from A Love Supremeʺ that introduce this chapter

Steven Halpern ­ Spectrum Suite ­ Steven Halpern ­ Spectrum Suite ­ Crystal Cathedral.mp3

Oct 28­9:08 AM

Nov 1­8:21 AM

THB 125­127 Handout project on Religious orders and Vocations. Sermon on the Plain ­ Assign HWCreate a narrative story on a young person responding in love to an outcast ­ work in pairs. Ea person to write the story from adifferent point of view… Ensure story is complete and detailed and illustrates the 'truth' (spiritual/emotional/physical) of lukes beatitudes­ minimum 300 words. Due Mon ­ 6 Nov

a) Whom or what are you living for?Explore with students their present understanding of happiness and its source. Begin by asking your students to think about the source of their personal happiness or satisfaction with life.

Nov 4­12:24 PM

Assignment on Religious Orders Handed Out

1. the history of the order (beginnings and major changes)2. background on the founder3. the location of the order (countries in the world)4. a description of the charism of the order (ministry/spirituality/prayer)5. a description of the formation of character/vows6. a description of an average day of a person in this religious vocation.

Due next Wed