Joyful Mysteries of the
Rosary
1)
Annunciation 2) Visitation
3) Birth of Jesus 4) Presentation of Jesus 5) Finding Jesus in Temple
1) Presentation – developed after the escape from Egypt – the first born is now dedicated to the Lord.
Joseph & Mary followed
the teachings of their faith – and passed them on to their child.
Professor Bengston of USC –
"How Religion is Passed Down From Generations."
Sure there will be many
little Seahawk & Bronco fans rooting for their team – why – passion of
their parents, especially dads. Why am I a Yankee fan – Dad. Prof Bengston discovered parents still have
huge effect on children’s souls. Important
for parents to model it – even more – to create close bonds with children –
especially dads. Live faith & be
close to your children.
2) Arrived at Temple – were met the faithful ones – Simeon and Anna
Each parish has their
faithful ones – School had a Pancake Breakfast on Thursday: over 100 Simeons
and Annas - teach religious ed – volunteer at everything – clean the sacred
vessels and wash linens – count collection – raised money to build a church
and keep the heat on
An opportunity for us to
remember our older parishioners and to thank them for their faithfuilness. I
want to encourage them to continue to give good example to the young. Also -
notice how Simeon & Anna WELCOMED the young couple to the temple.
