Diocese of Rome says sale of relics is sacrilegious

By John Thavis
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Diocese of Rome has underlined that the sale of relics is sacrilegious, following media reports that bits of garments worn by Pope John Paul II were being sold online.

The Rome diocesan office charged with promoting Pope John Paul's sainthood cause has been distributing prayer cards and relics, tiny pieces of one of the white cassocks worn by the late pope.

The cards and relics are offered free of charge to those requesting them, but the office has sometimes encouraged donations for postage. More recently, its Web site ran a more general invitation to make a "free-will offering for the cause."

That apparently caused enough confusion to spur press reports of the sale of relics.

In late September, the diocesan Web site posted interviews with church officials emphasizing that the relics were not for sale and never have been.

"Relics absolutely cannot be bought or sold because they are sacred objects, they have no price. The problem of the sale of relics is widespread on the Internet, and let me say that this is a sacrilege," Msgr. Marco Frisina, who heads the liturgy office in the Diocese of Rome, said in one of the interviews.

A boxed announcement across the site now states: "The holy card is completely free. It is possible for those with the means to make a free-will offering to support the cost of printing and mailing the cards."

Msgr. Frisina also responded to those who wondered whether distributing relics of the late pope implied a premature judgment on his sainthood cause.

Pope John Paul, he said, was venerated and held in great affection by many people while he was living, and "the holy card with a piece of his cassock for now we can use in a private way, as a remembrance of a loved one."

"We need to always be prudent and have much patience, obeying the church and waiting for the church itself to proclaim him a saint," Msgr. Frisina said.

The Diocese of Rome's English-language site dedicated to the sainthood cause of Pope John Paul is http://www.vicariatusurbis.org/Beatificazione/English/HomePage.htm.

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fil script

Pari: mayroon bang tumututol sa pag- iibigan nina Paulita at Juanito? Magsalita na o

Panghabangbuhay na manahimik.

Isagani: itigil ang kasal!

Paulita: Isagani? Ano ang ginagawa mo rito?

Mga tao: huh?

Donya V: At ano ang ginagawa ng Indyong yan dito? Paulita, palayasin mo nga yan!

isagani: Paulita!ano ang dahilan at ako’y iyong pinagtaksilan?

Paulita: Isagani! patawarin mo ako.. akala ko'y hndi ka na babalik kaya't ako'y

napilitan na magpakasal dahil na rin kay tiya victorina.Ngunit ikaw

parin ang mahal ko.

Isagani: pinapatawad na kita, paulita. Sumama ka na sa akin.

Paulita; tiya!juanito!mga panauhin! Ako sana’y inyong patawarin! Si isagani ang

tinitibok ng aking puso.

Isagani: halika na paulita.

(si paulita ay tatakbo palabas ng simbahan)

Donya V: Paulita! Bumalik ka rito!hindi mo alam ang ginagawa mo!
Don Timoteo: HINDIIIIIII!!!

Juanito: Paulitaaaa!!

(hinabol ni juanito ang nag tanan hanggang sa nakita niya ito sa may kalasada ng escolta)

Juanito: Paulittaaa! Sandali!

(tumigil sa paglalakad sina isagani at paulita)

Juanito: Paulita mahal kita… Wag kang sumama sa mang mang na Pilibusterong iyan.

Dito ka lang sa aking tabi at ika’y paliligayahin ko at ibabagay ko rin ang lahat ng aking kayamanan para sa iyo.

Paulita: Ngunit si Isagani ang aking mahal, akoy iyong patawarin Juaniito.

Isagani: Narinig mo ang binibini… Pabayaan mo na kami.

Juanito: (hindi pinapansin si Isagani) Juanita, please..

Isagani: (INIS NA INIS NA) ANU BA?! LAYUAN MO NA KAMI!

(sa di kalayuan may grupo ng tulisan at nakitang nagtatalo ang tatlo. Napansin nilang kinukulit ng isang kalalakihan si Isigani na kakilala nila.)

Tulisan: Sinu kaya yong nanggugulo sa aking kaibigan na Isigani? Patayin ko kaya para di na mangulo …*BOOM*

(Bigla na lang napahiga si Juanito at namatay. Sa sobrang gulat nina Isagani at Paulita ay lumisan na lamang sila sa pook na yoon at nabuhay ng mapayapa)
*******

(Sa kabilang dako naman, si Sinong na dating kutsero ay naging alipin ni Hermana Penchang)

Hermana Penchang: SINONG!! Sinong?! Sus maria hosep nasaan ka na!

Sinong: (patakbong pumunta kay Herama Pencahng) Narito po Hermana Penchang. Anu po ang maiilingkod ko sa inyo?

Hermana Penchang: Asus napakabagal mo! (Sinampal si Sinong) Oh siya! Ipag luto mo na ako ng makakakain!

Sinong: …opo

Hermana Penchang: VAMONOS Sinong VAMONOS!(tinulak si Sinong papuntang kusinaat ito’y nadapa) at ako’y mahuhuli sa misa.

Sinong: (*sa sarili*) Maghintay ka pwede ba tao lang ako. (kay hermana) opo..

(pagkahain ng pagkain)
Hermana Penchang: (niluwa ang pagkain) Pwe! Napaka pangit naman ng lasa nito! Walang kwenta! (sinampal si Sinong) O siya ako’y nawalang na ng gana kumain! Ako’y iyong ihatid nalang sa simbahan para ikay magkaroon ng silbi! ANDALE ANDALE

Sinong: (sa sarili) Bwisit na matandang ito. Nakakarami ka na ahh.. (kay hermana) Opo..

(hinatid ni Sinong si hermana Penchang sa Simbahan. Bumababa ang Hermana sa Kalesa at papasok na ng simbahan. Papasok na rin si Sinong ngunit.)

Hermana Penchang : (pinigilan si Sinong) SANDALI LAMANG! Huwag kang Pumasok!
Sinong: Pero.. Gusto ko rin mag dasal, akoy iyong paraanin

Hermana Penchang: Ayoko! Hindi ka nababagay dtito! Alis! Masyado kang makasalanan para pumasok sa simbahan!

Sinong: (tsk… punong puno nko sayo! Humanda ka saking babae ka pagkalabas mo)

(pagkatapos ng Misa at pagkalabas ni hermana penchang ay sinaksak ito ni Sinong at tumakbong papalayo)

(habang naglalakad si Sinong, pinag ninilayan niya ang mga nagawa niya)

Sinong: Mabuti nga sa Matandang Babaeng un. Karapat dapat lang siya mamatay!

(nakita ang “lampara ni Simoun”)

(Nakita ang mga prayleng nagpabugbog sa kanya dati)
Sinong: (sa sarili) aha! Ang Lampara! Na ikwento sa akin ni ginoong Basilio ang tungkol dito.. (tumingin ng masama sa mga prayle na nagchichikahan sa di kalayuang bahay)

Ma subukan nga kung gumagana nga (evil laugh wahahaha)

(nilagay ni Sinong ang lampara sa ilalim ng bahay na kung nasaan ang mga prayle at sinindihan ito. Lumayo siya at pagkalipas ng ilang sandali sumabog ang bahay. Walang natirang buhay ni bakas ng mga prayle ay wala rin)

(masayang masaya si Sinong sa kanyang nagawa at tumatawang nag-lalakad sa kalsada ng biglang nakita niya rin bigla si Ben-Zayb. Isa rin sa mga taong nag alipusta sakanya.)

Sinong: At narito rin pala itong manunulat na ito ah. Patikim ko rin kaya dito ang galit ko. (pumulot siya ng kalawang na matulis na bakal na nakakalat sa tabi at pasugod na tumungo sa kinalalagyan ni Benzayb. Ilang ulit niya itong sinaksak hanggang sa hindi na humihinga ang biktima)

(natawa na lang si Sinong sa kanyang ginawa at nilisan ang lugar. Wala ng may alam kung saan siya nagpunta)

********

(sa bahay ni padre florentino)

(may malakas na katok.binuksan ito ng pari)

Padre Florentino: Ginoong Simon!ano po't naparito kayo?sugatan po kayo!

Simon: maayos lang po ako padre..huwag nyo po akong alalahanin.

Padre Florentino: ngunit.,mayroon po akong gamot, hayaan nyo pong tulungan ko kayo

Simon: maayos lang po ako padre...mayroon lang po akong nais ibilin sa inyo bago ako mamatay

padre f:mamatay?hindi niyo po alam ang inyong sinasabi!

simon:kakaunting panahon nalang padre..ang lason na aking ininom ay magkaka-epekto. nais ko po sanang—

(biglang bubukas ang pinto at darating si basilio)

basilio: G. Simon!ano po ang nangyari sa inyo?

simon: basilio!paano mo nalaman na ako'y narito?

benn roaring: sbasilio: may nakapagsabi po sa akin, ipinagpapatawad ko po na hindi natuloy ang pag- aalsa.

basilio: may nakapagsabi po sa akin, ipinagpapatawad ko po na hindi natuloy ang pag- aalsa

simon: nakapanghihinayang nga..

padre f:may mga paran ang Diyos para tayo'y hatulan, at marahil ang madugong himagsikan ang ay hindi sagot sa ating kalayaan

simon: nawa'y mapatawad po ako ng Diyos padre. Basilio, ipinamamana ko sayo ang lahat ng aking mga ari-arian.gamitin mo ito ng wasto

basilio:ngunit—

simon: makinig ka. darating ang panahon na may mga ibang maghahangad din sa ating bansa. tila matagal pa bago tayo makalaya. nawa'y palagi mong ipaglaban ang ating inang bayan. bagama't malakas ang kalaban, ang pagmamahal mo sa sarili mong bansa ang magdadala sa iyo sa tagumpay.

baslio: G. Simon, inyo pong asahan na lagi kong ipatatanggol ang karapatan at kalayaan ng mga Pilipino.

Simon: mabuti. kung ganoo'y maaari na akong mamamaty ng mapayapa. Padre Florentino, salamat at paalam. Basilio, paalam. tila nakikita ko na si Maria Clara na nababalot sa liwanag.. sinusundo na niya ako..

[mamatay si simon]

(ibibigay ni padre f ang kahon kay basilio)

padre f: heto. bagama't alam kong ang pinangalingan at pinangamitan niyan ay galing sa masama, inaasahan kong ito'y nasa mabuting mga kamay kung itatago mo.

basilio: salamat po, padre. ako po'y mangingibangbansa muna..magpapakalayo- lauo..pilit kong lilimutin ang mga mapapait na ala-ala at hahayaang maghilum ang mga sugat na dala ng aking kasawian.

padre f: nawa'y ang mga kabataan ay maging katulad mo.. may ipinapaglaban, may pangarap at may pag-asa para sa hinaharap.

*narrator* nagawa ni basilio ang lahat ng kanyang ninanais nang siya’y mangibang bansa. Tinapos niya ang kanyang pagaaral at nakatulong sa maraming tao. Bagamat sa kanyang malagim na nakaraan, siya’y nakapag-angkop sa mga pangyayari at sinunod ang huling mga utos ni simoun.

Pagkalipas ng maraming taon, si basilyo’y muling nagbalik sa pilipinas, ngayo’y sumasailalim sa pananakop ng mga amerikano, patuloy na naghahangad ng kalayaan.

Three Cheers for Coffee

I hate how coffee turns into an addiction and how it keeps you up all night.
how it burns and makes your heart beat fast.

especially how it makes you crave for its rich and sweet promises of grains, milk and sugar.

Moments later, it puts you into a melancholic mood of coldness, before you realize, it has consumed you before you should have consumed it.

Empty.
Hollow.
Bitter.

Then again you crave for another cup.


[just like love]

CLE

C.L.E.

Orbi et Urbi

#28 September 24, 2007

Joanna Kim P. Ocol IV-5

By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Young children must be guided from a very early age with moral law so that they will have direction as they weather life's storms and resist its temptations, Pope Benedict XVI said.

"God's law must be impressed on the soul from the beginning 'like on a piece of wax,'" the pope said, citing the teachings of St. John Chrysostom at his Sept. 19 weekly general audience.

Early infancy "is in fact the age that is the most important" because it marks the time when "the great directives that point to the right course to (take in) life" really take hold in a person, he said.

Pope Benedict returned briefly to the Vatican from his papal summer villa south of Rome for the weekly audience in St. Peter's Square.

The pope dedicated his talk to the life and writings of St. John Chrysostom, the fourth-century doctor of the church and archbishop of Constantinople, now Istanbul, Turkey. The 1,600th anniversary of his death is being celebrated this year.

The saint saw that humanity must strive to first accurately know "true doctrine" and then translate it into one's own life by following moral principles and virtues, the pope said.

He said St. John Chrysostom urged people to provide children early on with the "spiritual weapons" they would need to protect themselves later during adolescence and the teen years from "the violent winds" of lust and other strong desires.

Aided by the virtue of temperance and a solid Christian formation, "well-prepared married couples thus block off the road to divorce," he said.

Everything in life will unfold "with joy and (parents) can teach their children the virtues," the pope said.

With the birth of a child, "the three become just one flesh" as the child is the bridge that connects the two parents creating "a tiny church" -- a domestic church, he said, quoting St. John Chrysostom.

St. John Chrysostom also reminded the lay faithful that they are responsible for the salvation of others, the pope said.

St. John Chrysostom said that as social beings people are not meant to just be interested in themselves, said the pope. Through baptism, every Christian becomes "king, priest, and prophet" who is responsible for bringing the truth of Christ to the world, the pope said.

Among the 15,000 faithful gathered in the square were Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Methodios of Boston. The two leaders were heading a 100-member Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical pilgrimage from the United States to Rome, then Istanbul, Turkey, and ending in St. Petersburg, Russia.

St. John Chrysostom, whose Western feast day was Sept. 13, led the church of Constantinople before the split between the Christian East and West and is venerated as a doctor of the church by Catholics and Orthodox.

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Editor's Note: The Vatican text of the pope's remarks in English can be found online at: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/audiences/2007/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20070919_en.html.

The text of his remarks in Spanish can be found online at: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/audiences/2007/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20070919_sp.html.

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On Guiding Children with God’s Law

On the article:

Children brought up by faith would have a stronger character. It would have a rational perspective in life that the chances of being led to sinful or unaccepted ways in our society would be minimal. I also believe that education is very much important together with these factors. If a child is not properly educated by his parents through the virtues that we live as Christians, the child will more likely be stray away from our beloved Father.

A child brought up well and with the teachings of the Lord in mind, a strong, faithful Christian is at hand. Our society will have fewer problems and would be community-centered and very much giving to each and everyone. There would be peace in the community centered in the Father’s teachings and the children would grow up to have fear with the Lord, which is, in that case, very vital in ones morality.

ECON KO

Economics IV

#28 September 19, 2007

Joanna Kim P. Ocol IV-5

5. What is price elasticity of demand? When is demand elastic? Inelastic?

Price elasticity of demand is the reaction due to a change in price verified by its coefficient which is the percentage demand change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in the price.

A demand is said to be elastic if the percentage change in the quantity go beyond the percentage change in price, and the quantity demanded is receptive to the difference in price. In contrast, a demand is said to be inelastic if the quantity demanded is not that reactive to the adjustments or changes in prices. Which mean that the percentage change is quantity is less than the percentage change in price.

6. Give two factors that determine price elasticity of demand.

The two factors which determine price elasticity of demand is the availability of substitutes and the number of uses to which a piece of merchandise may be applied. The demand fir the commodity, services, good or product, with more uses is more elastic than the demand for commodities with less function or use.

7. Differentiate a perfectly elastic curve from a perfectly inelastic one.

A perfectly elastic curve if drawn as a horizontal line and being that the price does not change in any quantity. While a perfectly inelastic demand is when the quantity demanded is fixed for all alternative prices. Its demand curve is drawn as a vertical line.

8. [Question]

At first, the man

The Joly Photometer: Measuring Light Intensity Using the Inverse Square Law

Objective

The goal of this project is to measure the relative intensity of different light bulbs, using a simple photometer that you can build yourself.

Introduction

As you move away from a light source, the light gets dimmer. No doubt you've noticed this with reading lamps, streetlights, and so on. The diagram at right shows what is happening with a picture. At the center, the yellow star represents a point source of light. Imagine the light from the star spreading out into empty space in all directions. Now imagine the light that falls on a square at some arbitrary distance from the star (d = 1, yellow square). Move away, doubling the distance from the star (d = 2). The light from the original square has now "spread out" over an area of 4 (= 2²) squares. Thus, at twice the original distance, the intensity of the light passing through a single square will be 1/4 of the original intensity. Going out still further, tripling the original distance (d = 3), and the light from the original square now covers an area of 9 (= 3²) squares. Thus, at three times the original distance, the intensity of the light passing through a single square will be 1/9 of the original intensity. This is what is meant by the "Inverse Square Law." As you move away from a point light source, the intensity of the light is proportional to 1/d², the inverse square of the distance. Because the same geometry applies to many other physical phenomena (sound, gravity, electrostatic interactions), the inverse square law has significance for many problems in physics.

In this project you'll build a simple photometer, invented by the Irish scientist, John Joly. As you'll see, the design of the photometer is based on the inverse square law. In the Joly photometer, two equal-sized blocks of paraffin wax are separated by a layer of aluminum foil. The wax blocks are mounted in a box with windows cut out on the left, front, and right sides, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Diagram of a Joly photometer. Inside the box are two equal-sized blocks of paraffin wax, separated by a sheet of aluminum foil.

The photometer is positioned between two light sources (see Figure 2). The two light sources and the center of the photometer should all be at the same height. Light from the first source illuminates the left-hand paraffin block. Light from the second source illuminates the right-hand paraffin block. To insure uniform illumination, the distance from each light source to the photometer should be relatively large compared to the size of the wax block. Also, there should be no other light sources in the room. The experimenter views the photometer through the front window and moves it back and forth between the two light sources until both blocks appear equally bright. The photometer should be moved along an imaginary straight line connecting the two light sources.

Figure 2. schematic diagram of Joly photometer experimental setup. See text for details.

When the two wax blocks are equally illuminated, the relationship between the intensities of the two light sources is determined by the inverse square law. Here is the relationship in the form of an equation:

You can build your own Joly photometer and use it to measure the relative intensity of different light bulbs. Using the wattage of each bulb, you can also compare how efficient different bulbs are at producing light.

Terms, Concepts and Questions to Start Background Research

To do this project, you should do research that enables you to understand the following terms and concepts:

• inverse square law,
• incandescent light bulbs,
• compact fluorescent light bulbs,
• photometer.

Questions

• How do incandescent light bulbs work?
• How do incandescent light bulbs wear out?
• How do compact fluorescent light bulbs work?
• How do incandescent light bulbs wear out?
• Which type of bulb lasts longer?
• Which type of bulb is more efficient at producing light?

Bibliography

• For information on the inverse square law, see:
• Exploratorium, date unknown. "Inverse Square Law," Exploratorium Science Snacks [accessed March 7, 2006] http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/inverse_square_law.html.
• Henderson, T., 2004. "Inverse Square Law," The Physics Classroom, Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL [accessed March 7, 2006] http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSCI/PHYS/Class/estatics/u8l3c.html.
• To learn more about John Joly, the inventor of the Joly photometer, check out this article:
  Weaire, D. and S. Coonan, 2001. "The Parrot, the Pince-nez and the Pleochroic Halo," Europhysics News 32 (2), available online at [accessed March 7, 2007] http://www.europhysicsnews.com/full/08/article2/article2.html.
• This project is based on:
  Elfick, J., 2007. "School Science Lessons: Physics: 2.2.4 Light Bulb Brightness, Joly Photometer," School of Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia [accessed March 7, 2006] http://www.uq.edu.au/_School_Science_Lessons/UNPh02.html#2.2.4.

Materials and Equipment

To do this experiment you will need the following materials and equipment:

• 1 lb. box of paraffin wax (contains 4 slabs),
• sharp knife for cutting wax,
• aluminum foil,
• small cardboard box,
• scissors,
• two identical light fixtures (e.g., clamp-on work lamp),
• measuring tape,
• various light bulbs to test.

Experimental Procedure

Building the Photometer

1. You should be able to find one-pound boxes of paraffin wax at your local grocery or hardware store. Each box contains four slabs of paraffin wax.
2. Cut one slab of the wax in half with a sharp knife. Work carefully so that you don't chip or break the slab.

3. Cut a piece of aluminum foil to the same size as your two blocks of wax, and place it in between them.

4. Use tape and small pieces of cardboard to mount the wax blocks inside a small cardboard box, with windows cut on three sides, as in the diagram below.

Experimental Setup

1. The illustration below is a schematic diagram of the experimental setup.

2. Place the photometer in between two light sources.
1. Each wax block is illuminated by only one of the sources. The aluminum foil prevents light from passing between the blocks.
2. The light sources and the photometer should be at the same height.
3. The photometer should be positioned on the straight line between the two sources.
4. The two light sources should be the only sources of light in the room. No bright sunlight!
5. To insure uniformity of illumination at the photometer, the distance from the photometer to the nearest light source should be large compared to the size of the wax block.
3. Move the photometer back and forth between the two light sources until the the two wax blocks are equally bright.

Analyzing Your Results

1. When the wax blocks are equally illuminated, the inverse square law says that the intensities of the two light sources are related by the following equation:

2. Choose one light bulb as your standard, for example, a 60 W soft white bulb. Call this light I₁. The intensity of the second light is then given by:

3. Measure the distance from each light source to the aluminum foil layer of the Joly photometer.
4. Calculate the relative intensity of each bulb compared to your standard bulb. (Your standard bulb will have an intensity of 1.0. You can check this by using two identical bulbs. It's a good way to show that your photometer works as expected.)
5. To calculate the efficiency of each bulb, divide the relative intensity by the bulb wattage.

Variations

• Compare the output of incandescent vs. compact fluorescent bulbs. Using your measurements, can you figure out how to compare the cost of using each type of bulb in order to provide an equal amount of light? Your cost comparision should include the cost to purchase each bulb, the cost of electricity for each bulb, and the lifetime of each bulb.
• Compare the output of "long-life" bulbs vs. normal incandescent bulbs. Many long-life bulbs are designed to run at higher voltage (e.g., 130 V) than is normally supplied from the wall socket (115 V in the U.S.). When run at normal house voltage, these bulbs do not get as hot as they would at 130 V, which means that they last longer. You can use your photoometer to find out what effect the lower voltage has on the light output for these bulbs. Are they more or less efficient than normal bulbs?

Credits

Andrew Olson, Ph.D., Science Buddies

Sources

This project is based on:

• Elfick, J., 2007. "School Science Lessons: Physics: 2.2.4 Light Bulb Brightness, Joly Photometer," School of Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia [accessed March 7, 2006] http://www.uq.edu.au/_School_Science_Lessons/UNPh02.html#2.2.4.

Last edit date: 2007-04-12 14:00:00

feel like posting it :))

MUSLIMS meets an IGOROT

clockwise from left: christine santiano, stephanie gumaru, regine abuel, camille kapawan, ocs

hahah!! nagiisang igorot si kaps!:)) during our linggo ng wika.
-lots of food
-the banana leaf grabbing. ugh.
-teachers filled
-mrs. aguilos gone hiding
-jaymi's
-most awaited: PALPAK :(

haha. anyway...