SUNDAY CLASS

EFFECT OF HOLY COMMUNION

      EFFECT; : a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause.
        COMMUNION ; a Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed as memorials of Christ's death or as symbols for the realization of a spiritual union between Christ and communicant or as the body and blood of Christ

                            CCC
375. What are the chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion?
The chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion are: first, a closer union with Our Lord and a more fervent love of God and of our neighbor; second, an increase of sanctifying grace; third, preservation from mortal sin and the remission of venial sin; fourth, the lessening of our inclinations to sin and the help to practice good works.

He who eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, abides in me and I in him. (John 6:56

CBIU READINGS

JN 6:50
But the bread that comes down from heaven is of such a kind that whoever eats it will not die.

JN ;6:53-54
Jesus said to them, “I am telling you the truth: if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in yourselves. 54 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them to life on the last day.
JN ;6:56
56 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood live in me, and I live in them.
1COR.10:17
Because there is the one loaf of bread, all of us, though many, are one body, for we all share the same loaf.
1COR.11:26-30
6 This means that every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 27 It follows that if one of you eats the Lord's bread or drinks from his cup in a way that dishonors him, you are guilty of sin against the Lord's body and blood.
28 SO then, you should each examine yourself first, and then eat the bread and drink from the cup. 29 For if you do not recognize the meaning of the Lord's body when you eat the bread and drink from the cup, you bring judgment on yourself as you eat and drink. 30 That is why many of you are sick and weak, and several have died.

             SIGNS TO PROVE YOU RECEIVED JESUS WORTHLY AND THE HOLY SPIRIT IS IN YOU
      
1.You shall address "one another in psalms and hymns (Eph 5:19),
2. "sing praise to the Lord" (Eph 5:19)  in your heart,
3. "give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Eph 5:20), and
4. "submit to one another out of fear of the Lord" (Eph 5:21)

HOLY COMMUNION

366. What is Holy Communion?
Holy Communion is the receiving of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

He who eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, abides in me and I in him. (John 6:57)

367. What is necessary to receive Holy Communion worthily?
To receive Holy Communion worthily it is necessary to be free from mortal sin, to have a right intention, and to obey the Church's laws on the fast required before Holy Communion out of reverence for the body and blood of Our Divine Lord. However, there are some cases in which Holy Communion may be received without fasting.

Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily, will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. (I Corinthians 11:27)

368. Does he who knowingly receives Holy Communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of Christ and His graces?
He who knowingly receives Holy Communion in mortal sin receives the body and blood of Christ; but he does not receive His graces and he commits a grave sin of sacrilege.

Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily, will be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. (I Corinthians 11:27)

369. What should we do to receive more abundantly the graces of Holy Communion?
To receive more abundantly the graces of Holy Communion we should strive to be most fervent and to free ourselves from deliberate venial sin.

370. Does the Church now command us to fast from midnight before Holy Communion?
The Church does not now command us to fast from midnight before Holy Communion, as it did formerly. The laws enacted by Pope Pius XII now regulate this matter by the number of hours we must fast.

371. When may Holy Communion be received without fasting?
Holy Communion may be received without fasting when one is in danger of death, or when it is necessary to save the Blessed Sacrament from insult or injury.

372. What are the laws enacted by Pope Pius XII regarding the fast required before Holy Communion?
The laws enacted by Pope Pius XII regarding the fast required before Holy Communion are the following:

Water may be taken at any time before Holy Communion without breaking the fast.
Sick persons, though not confined to bed, may receive Holy Communion after taking medicine or nonalcoholic drinks. A priest's permission is not necessary.
All Catholics may receive Holy Communion after fasting one hour from food and drink including even alcoholic beverages in moderation. This rule applies to Holy Communion at midnight Mass as well as at Masses celebrated in the morning, afternoon or evening. A priest's permission is not needed.
One may not receive Holy Communion a second time on the same day, unless the danger of death arises, when he can receive the Blessed Sacrament as Viaticum. But one who has received the Holy Eucharist at the midnight Mass of Christmas or at the Mass of the Easter Vigil may receive again in the course of the day. These rules show the Church's desire that all Catholics partake of the Holy Eucharist frequently.
373. How should we prepare ourselves for Holy Communion?
We should prepare ourselves for Holy Communion by thinking of Our Divine Redeemer whom we are about to receive, and by making fervent acts of faith, hope, love, and contrition.

Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof. (Matthew 8:8)

374. What should we do after Holy Communion?
After Holy Communion we should spend some time adoring Our Lord, thanking Him, renewing our promises of love and of obedience to Him, and asking Him for blessings for ourselves and others.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7)

375. What are the chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion?
The chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion are: first, a closer union with Our Lord and a more fervent love of God and of our neighbor; second, an increase of sanctifying grace; third, preservation from mortal sin and the remission of Venial sin; fourth, the lessening of out of inclinations to sin and the help to practice good works.

He who eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, abides in me and I in him. (John 6:57)

376. When are we obliged to receive Holy Communion?
We are obliged to receive Holy Communion during Easter time each year and when in danger of death.

377. Why is it well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily?
It is well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily, because this intimate union with Jesus Christ, the Source of all holiness and the Giver of all graces, is the greatest aid to a holy life.

And they continued steadfastly in the teaching of the apostles and in the communion of the breaking of the bread and in the prayers. (Acts 2:42)

378. How should we show our gratitude to Our Lord for remaining always on our altars in the Holy Eucharist?
We should show our gratitude to Our Lord for remaining always on our altars in the Holy Eucharist by visiting Him often, by reverence in church, by assisting every day at Mass when this is possible, by attending parish devotions, and by being present at Benediction of the Blessed Sacramen

HOW TO EXPAND YOUR BOARDER FINACIALY.

            HOW TO EXPAND YOUR CAPACITY FINACIALY
          PROV .23:7
"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee".
The rich  in the world think and act differently than everyone else. The thing is, a lot of the wealthiest people not only had to earn their wealth, but now they also have to add to it and maintain it. If you ever wanted to know how they achieved that sort of financial success, you have to start with what the rich know about money.

1. Money equals freedom.

ECC; 10:19
"A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things"

Kevin O'Leary, the successful Canadian businessman and investor on Shark Tank, once said that "Money equals freedom.” That’s something that the rich realize. While money can’t buy freedom, having enough money to not only meet your basic needs, like food or shelter, it gives you the freedom to choose what you want to do, when you want to do it.

Tired of your boss or job? You'll have the freedom to quit, if you want, which makes any job more palatable. Want to plan a vacation to Hawaii? No problem, you are personally choosing your hours and how early or late you will work. Want to launch a new business venture? You have the means and networking contacts to pursue this dream. What happens when you get sick? You can afford the best doctors and medical care.

2. Look for investments every day.

  ECC ;11:1
" Invest your money in foreign trade, and one of these days you will make a profit".

The rich are always thinking about the future, which is why they are constantly on the lookout for new investment opportunities in everyday life. Whether it’s their teenager informing them about the latest social media platform or finding a new food item in the grocery store, the rich how to spot ways to increase their wealth, no matter where they are. They always listen, even if they don’t like what they are hearing about an investment.

3. Stay away from complex investments.

The rich know to stay away from complex investments like hedge funds and mortgage-backed securities. Why? Because these types of investments present a number of problems that include not having any control about the risks involved. The rich stay aware of getting hit with expensive fees, and these type of investments are usually sold to investors who don’t understand them. If the rich don't understand the investment, they don't buy it.

4. Not spending is the same as making money.

This doesn’t mean that you always have to cut back or become a penny pincher. It means that if you make sacrifices in one area, you can use that money for an investment. For example, if you’re flying from New York to Chicago and a first class plane ticket costs more than $3,000, do you think that you could take a seat in business class because it’s $1,000 less? In a way, you may have just earned $1,000, which could be used for acquiring assets that bring in additional funds. Money working by itself is money you don't have to earn again.

5. Invest in appreciating assets.
IS:55;2
"Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food."
The rich keep their wealth by not wasting all of their funds on items like clothing and vehicles. Instead, they wisely invest in appreciating assets. Tatiana Morales defines appreciating assets on CBS as “Assets that have the potential to increase in value and/or produce income.” This include liquid assets like cash, investments like stocks and bonds, and property.

6. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
                      ECC;11:2
Put your investments in several places—many places even—because you never know what kind of bad luck you are going to have in this world.
    The wealthy never put all of their money into one or two stocks. As Investopedia clearly states, “it is foolish to invest all your money in one investment.” That’s why it’s important to have a diversified portfolio that includes a variety of investments, stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Your portfolio could also include business investments, real estate and collectibles.

Remember, diversification isn’t just investing in different companies. It’s investing in different types of companies. For example, you wouldn’t invest your money in four different fast food companies. You would invest in one fast food company and the rest in companies in the oil, retail or tech industries. If something fails, you are still protected with your other investments.

7. Net worth isn’t self-worth.

The rich are well aware that money can’t buy you love, respect, friends or happiness. They realize that their self-worth can’t be measured by their financial success. As author Ken Solin points out in the Huffington Post, who do you think has more self-worth? The isolated man with a billion dollars in his bank account or the man who listens to his wife, spends quality time with his children, has authentic friendships and is a volunteer.
             
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DAILY HABITS THAT ACCELERATE AGE FAST

Daily Habits That Accelerates Age Fast

1. Multitasking. Some think that multitasking is good, but in reality, you don’t get to finish anything; thus, creating more stress on your part. Studies have presented that chronic stress triggers the release of free radicals that damages your cell, making you age. Instead of trying to do all at the same time, experts suggest focusing on one task at a time and only move to another once you have accomplished it.

2. Giving space for dessert. For a sweet tooth like you, you have to think twice again after reading this. Sweets, aside from adding pounds to your weight also add years to your face. The damaging process known as glycation can result to skin’s loss of radiance, appearance of dark circles under the eyes, puffiness, increased pore size, fine lines and wrinkles as well as loss of facial contours. Do you want to preserve your skin’s youthful glow? Then, limit intake of sugary treats.

3. Sleeping less than five hours every single day. Sleep deprivation not only brings in dark bags under the eyes but it has been linked to shorter lifespan. Lack of quality sleep also has adverse effects on the skin that leads to development of wrinkles and uneven pigmentation. In addition, it reduces skin elasticity. More than the skin problems, lack of sleep leads to mental sluggishness, attention problems and weight gain.

4. Spending several hours watching television. Too much movie or TV time shortens your life expectancy. While you enjoy ogling at your favorite actor on TV, too much time gluing yourself to it will also make you overweight. Stop the couch potato madness and start embracing an active lifestyle.

5. Lighting up the dangerous stick. Smoking has several effects on your overall health including the skin. In a recent study, it has found that smoking is also linked to facial aging. In a study that surveyed sets of twins, each set have one twin who smoke and the other who did not. In less than five years, the difference between the twins are noticed as the one who smoked had more wrinkles, fine lines and dull skin as compared to the other twin who did not smoke.

6. Skipping the use of sunblock. Just because summer is over, you will forget lathering on sunblock to your skin. Skin experts reveal that running errands, driving and walking back and forth daily without wearing sun protection may do more damage to your skin than spending a day in the beach. Moreover, these experts emphasize that exposure to ultraviolet rays is the number one cause of premature aging. With that, it is advised to use sunblock even on cloudy days because UV rays are still present. Thus, sunblock should not be a thing for summer but also a necessity for any season. Studies show that consistent sun exposure causes wrinkles, age spots, uneven skin tone and rough skin texture, making you older than your age.

7. Wearing too much makeup. Excessive wearing of makeup especially oil-based products can clog the skin pores and cause breakouts. In addition, overuse of skin products with fragrances, irritating chemicals and alcohol may dry the skin by removing its natural oil, causing premature lines and wrinkles. Thus, use makeup appropriate for your skin or consult your dermatologist for proper guidance when it comes to makeup and skin caring.

8. Sleeping with your face in the pillow. Did you know that sleeping on your stomach or on your side with your face smashed into pillow can create wrinkles and accelerate aging? A dermatologist confirms that the connective tissue and collagen in your face becomes weaker and less supportive with age. Avoid sleeping on the same side of your face night after night. It is advised to sleep on your back or invest in a satin pillowcase to keep skin smooth.

9. Removing all fat from your diet. A certified nutritionist tells that some fat is necessary for maintaining a youthful feeling and appearance. Indulge in good fats like omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel and certain nuts such as walnuts and flax seeds to keep skin supple and plump. Eating omega 3 fatty acid rich food helps in preventing the appearance of wrinkles as well as boosting heart and brain health. The group of nutritionists recommends to include fish in your meals at least twice a week.

10. Neglecting the use of eye cream. Skin expert emphasizes the need to include application of eye cream in your usual skin care routine. Skin around the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face. The skin under the eyes age faster; hence, keeping them moisturized can take years off your face. Putting eye cream promotes formation of collagen and elastin that helps in tightening the skin and reducing fine lines around the eyes.

sunday topic

WITCHCRAFT- : magical things that are done by witches : the use of magical powers obtained especially from evil spirits

     MAGIC: - a power that allows people (such as witches and wizards) to do impossible things by saying special words or performing special actions : tricks that seem to be impossible and that are done by a performer to entertain people
   It is not easy to draw a clear distinction between magic and witchcraft. Both are concerned with the producing of effects beyond the natural powers of man by agencies other than the Divine (cf. OCCULT ART, OCCULTISM). But in witchcraft, as commonly understood, there is involved the idea of a diabolical pact or at least an appeal to the intervention of the spirits of evil. In such cases this supernatural aid is usually invoked either to compass the death of some obnoxious person, or to awaken the passion of love in those who are the objects of desire, or to call up the dead, or to bring calamity or impotence upon enemies, rivals, and fancied oppressors. This is not an exhaustive enumeration, but these represent some of the principal purposes that witchcraft has been made to serve at nearly all periods of the world's history.

In the traditional belief, not only of the dark ages, but of post-Reformation times, the witches or wizards addicted to such practices entered into a compact with Satan, abjured Christ and the Sacraments, observed "the witches' sabbath" — performing infernal rites which often took the shape of a parody of the Mass or the offices of the Church — paid Divine honour to the Prince of Darkness, and in return received from him preternatural powers, such as those of riding through the air on a broomstick, assuming different shapes at will, and tormenting their chosen victims, while an imp or "familiar spirit" was placed at their disposal, able and willing to perform any service that might be needed to further their nefarious purposes.

The belief in witchcraft and its practice seem to have existed among all primitive peoples. Both in ancient Egypt and in Babylonia it played a conspicuous part, as existing records plainly show. It will be sufficient to quote a short section from the recently recovered Code of Hammurabi (about 2000 B.C.). It is there prescribed,

If a man has laid a charge of witchcraft and has not justified it, he upon whom the witchcraft is laid shall go to the holy river; he shall plunge into the holy river and if the holy river overcome him, he who accused him shall take to himself his house.

In the Holy Scripture references to witchcraft are frequent, and the strong condemnations of such practices which we read there do not seem to be based so much upon the supposition of fraud as upon the "abomination" of the magic in itself. (See Deuteronomy 18:11-12; Exodus 22:18, "wizards thou shalt not suffer to live" — A.V. "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live".) The whole narrative of Saul's visit to the witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28) implies the reality of the witch's evocation of the shade of Samuel; and from Leviticus 20:27: "A man or woman in whom there is a pythonical or divining spirit, dying let them die: they shall stone them: Their blood be upon them", we should naturally infer that the divining spirit was not a mere imposture. The prohibitions of sorcery in the New Testament leave the same impression (Galatians 5:20, compared with Apocalypse 21:8; 22:15; and Acts 8:9; 13:6). Supposing that the belief in witchcraft were an idle superstition, it would be strange that the suggestion should nowhere be made that the evil of these practices only lay in the pretending to the possession of powers which did not really exist.
           
LEV 20:6-7“If any of you go for advice to people who consult the spirits of the dead, I will turn against you and will no longer consider you one of my people. 7 Keep yourselves holy, because I am the LORD your God.
            DEUT 18 : 10-12
10 Don't sacrifice your children the fires on your altars; and don't let your people p
ractice divination or look for omens or use spells 11 or charms, and don't let them consult the spirits of the dead. 12 The LORD your God hates people who do these disgusting things, and that is why he is driving those nations out of the land as you advance.

2 KG 1:15-16
5 The angel of the LORD said to Elijah, “Go down with him, and don't be afraid.” So Elijah went with the officer to the king 16 and said to him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you sent messengers to consult Baalzebub, the god of Ekron—as if there were no god in Israel to consult—you will not get well; you will die!’”

1 SAM.15-18
5 Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me? Why did you make me come back?”

Saul answered, “I am in great trouble! The Philistines are at war with me, and God has abandoned me. He doesn't answer me any more, either by prophets or by dreams. And so I have called you, for you to tell me what I must do.”

16 Samuel said, “Why do you call me when the LORD has abandoned you and become your enemy? 17 The LORD has done to you what he told you through me: he has taken the kingdom away from you and given it to David instead. 18 You disobeyed the LORD's command and did not completely destroy the Amalekites and all they had. That is why the LORD is doing this to you now.
            IS 47:12-15
n you never dreamed of! 12 Keep all your magic spells and charms; you have used them since you were young. Perhaps they will be of some help to you; perhaps you can frighten your enemies. 13 You are powerless in spite of the advice you get. Let your astrologers come forward and save you

those people who study the stars, who map out the zones of the heavens and tell you from month to month what  is going to happen to you.

14 “They will be like bits of straw, and a fire will burn them up! They will not even be able to save themselves—the flames will be too hot for them, not a cozy fire to warm themselves by. 15 That is all the good they will do you—those astrologers you've consulted all your life. They all will leave you and go their own way, and none will be left to save you.”
               ACTS 19:13-19
13 Some Jews who traveled around and drove out evil spirits also tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus to do this. They said to the evil spirits, “I command you in the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches.” 14 Seven brothers, who were the sons of a Jewish High Priest named Sceva, were doing this.

15 But the evil spirit said to them, “I know Jesus, and I know about Paul; but you—who are you?”

16 The man who had the evil spirit in him attacked them with such violence that he overpowered them all. They ran away from his house, wounded and with their clothes torn off. 17 All the Jews and Gentiles who lived in Ephesus heard about this; they were all filled with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was given greater honor. 18 Many of the believers came, publicly admitting and revealing what they had done. 19 Many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in public. They added up the price of the books, and the total came to fifty thousand silver coins. 