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gothic variety + gargoyles + corruptio
MASS – (Fr Santos) — when it comes to bad influences and avoiding scandal, be transparent and trust formation.
MODERN PHILOSOPHY – (Fr Santos) — summarize Hume.
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY – (Fr Santos) — Aristotle‘s 3 kinds of soul … vegetative, animal & rational.
ARTS & IDEAS – (Fr Vallee) — discussed variations in gothic architecture: French/German, English, Spanish, & Italian Gothic. Then gargoyles (with water spouts) & grotesques (no spouts). // corruptio optima pessima est = “corruption of the best is the worst” // — guys care about winning, no matter what kind of baseball team.
MINISTERIAL METHODS — missed class ‘cuz of last night Denny’s (I think). — I can’t eat like some of these younger guys … old man!
Mass @ St Augustine
EVENING MASS – (Fr Michael) — today was our monthly parish visitation Mass. We attended the 8pm Mass at St Augustine Catholic Church, also the home the the University of Miami’s Catholic Campus Ministry.
DOTS — lector — mobile dance party — Denny’s
Applebee + uncle
MASS – (Fr Alvarez) — In today’s Gospel, Jesus preaches on being trusted with small vs great matters. Fr Alvarez shared about an Applebee‘s server in Chicago … top of his class … medical school … heart attack at 30 … refocus on what brings him joy … serving others … at Applebee’s.
DOTS — Call of Duty 4 — “uncle” — Lambs for Lions
1000 bell church + grassness + screen door
MASS – (Fr Joseph) — in today’s readings, “you are the temple of God.” — Small Island Church with 1000 Bells … earthquake sinks island … legends says, only the “pure of heart” can hear the bells … waves block sound … after month, one can finally hear the bells.
MODERN PHILOSOPHY – (Fr Santos) — Hume on “God.” — no miracles — [Međugorje]
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY – (Fr Santos) — Aristotle on “soul.” — potency & actuality — analogies:
1st potency = (matter) = EYE / MIND / GRASS / ACORN SEED
1st actuality + 2nd potency = (form) = SIGHT / THOUGHT / GRASS-NESS / ACORN’s NATURE ESSENCE
2nd actuality = ACTUAL SEEING / THINKING / ??? / TREE ?
DOTS — soccer semi-finals — cable internet — new locks — “screen door”
Russian Choir
Tonight, 10 of us seminarians went to see the Russian Patriarchate Choir of Moscow at the Carnival Center in Downtown Miami. The Humanities Program at the seminary allow for ticket reimbursement to cultural events, so we got 2 boxes for an awesome performance. The 10 Russian men (in cassocks) had deep strong voices with such great polyphony that it reminded us of the Mystics from The Dark Crystal (a Muppet movie). A great experience for all of us. Extra thanks to Karen “Casandra” Garmin — you’re always welcome to join us!
De Anima + wax + incense
MODERN PHILOSOPHY – (Fr Santos) — Hume on “self.” There is no real “present.” We need to make connections for survival/living/existence … “fides” (faith) & “fiducia” (trust/confidence).
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY – (Fr Santos) — Aristotle‘s De Anima on the “soul.” His “soul” explains WHY something is alive, and not otherwise. // (don’t ask about Jesus in the Trinity using Aristotle’s form/matter?) // Man has a potentiality of becoming a corpse? // biggest advantages of Catholic over Protestants is we are (1) incarnational & (2) sacramental
ARTS & IDEAS – (Fr Vallee) — Romanesque vs Gothic architecture.
WORKLIST — today I did “polishing” of all candle stick holders … which means I use a hairdryer to melt off the wax. — my fingers are still waxy
HOLY HOUR (bonus) — today I alter served during benediction at holy hour. I was the thurifer (incense guy) holding the thurible (incense burner on chain). I was nervous (afraid the coals would die out), but did ok. Holy hour included a considerable reflection on our fragile vocation. — memorable
DOTS — PreT lunch — spanish study group — Bionic Woman — CCC
bio-poem + Chinese food nite
OLD TESTAMENT – (Fr Michael) — discussed Major Prophets and practiced writing a Bio-Poem.
CULTURAL FOOD NIGHT — today was Chinese Food Night. — Great eating, even for the “Mail Men”!
DISCERNMENT GROUP – (Fr Manny) — a few of us Miami guys joined the monthly Miami Vocations Discernment Group on campus led by Miami Vocation Director Fr Manny Alvarez. Today was mostly older guys … great group of guys!
no school
Vocation Awareness Weekend
This weekend is Vocation Awareness Weekend, where 60+ young (and not so) men from all over Florida spend the weekend with us to see if they’re called to discern the priesthood. From Friday night through Sunday afternoon, we host a full schedule of events including food, academic info, tours, informal discussions, skits, sports, prayer and a Saturday evening adoration procession. Great weekend!
cemetery Mass
All Souls’ Day Mass today was with Miami Archbishop Favolora at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Doral, FL. A beautiful service and we visited the graves of Miami priests & bishops of the archdiocese. Our classes were cancelled for the day and we returned to finish setting up for tonight’s Vocation Awareness Weekend, where 50+ young men from all over Florida are considering the priesthood.
NEW crib
After dinner, the Pre-Theologians (only) were allowed to move into the NEW “off-campus” housing. Some guys will be sharing a bathroom, but since I’m so old, I have my own bathroom & walk-in closet — probably the best room in the house(outside of the priest’s suite). We have some common areas like the sitting room, living room, kitchen & back yard. Our room are furnished with glass-top desks and “pillow-top” matresses. — I’m not worthy! Our first evening meal together was McDonalds — and so begins our downward spiral 🙂
SJVCS Seminary Life Album
July '09 -- hospital chaplains @ IPF
Easter '09 -- Miami SJVCS friends
the Son always finds a break in let the clouds
Feb '09 -- school vocation talks @ AMHS
Feb '09 -- cold breakfast with brothers (Matias, Fenly & Randy), now at SVDP and Imad (at SJVCS)
Superbowl '09 -- eating great @ SJVCS
Sept '08 -- Worklist Coordinators?
St Raphael Chapel mural @ SJVCS
Sept '08 -- retreats @ SJVCS
"It's not easy being green"
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