VM298 (2005-27)         July 8, 2005

Sue Atkinson This week’s issue is a bit thin. Let’s pray for each other while we enjoy the summer’s warmth! If you need some extra reading, visit the archives; perhaps there is an item of interest that you missed before.
Graham Please see Graham's Corner for a link to an article about the Eastern Catholic Churches (i.e., Eastern Rite Churches that are in full communion with Rome)."
Fr. Lindsay Harrison Luke 19:40:

"I tell you," [Jesus] replied, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."

Biblical References – Centre Block

 

1. Peace Tower. Exterior

 

East window: He shall have dominion also from sea to sea. Psalm 72:8

South window: Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son. Psalm 72:1

West window: Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18

Initiated by architect John A. Pearson, 1921.

 

2. Peace Tower. Belfry

 

Largest bell, no. 53: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men. Luke 2:14

Initiated by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, 1926.

 

3. Peace Tower. Memorial Chamber

 

3.1 Display case, main altar

Take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13

To accompany this verse, tiny enamels with Latin inscriptions illustrate the full armour of God: Ephesians 6:14-17

Veritas: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth (v.14);

Justitia: and having on the breastplate of righteousness (v.14);

Pax: and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (v.15);

Fides: above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked (v.16);

Salus: And take the helmet of salvation (v.17);

Spiritus: and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (v.17)

Initiated by architect John A. Pearson, 1925.

 

3.2 Stained glass windows:

East window, “The Call to Arms”:

Thanks be to God who giveth us the victory. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Acquit ye like men be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle. Psalm 18:40; 2 Samuel 22:40

West window, “The Dawn of Peace”:

He maketh wars to cease. Psalm 46:10

Judgement shall return unto righteousness. Psalm 94:15

Initiated by architect John A. Pearson and designer Frank S.J. Hollister, 1926

 

3.3 Marble panels, south wall:

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there; if I lay down in the bowels of the earth, thou art there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there shall thy hand lead me and thy right shall hold me. Psalm 139: 8-10

Si je monte aux cieux, tu y es; si je me couche au sheol, t’y voilà! Si je prends les ailes de l’aurore et si je vais demeurer à l’extrémité de la mer, ta main me conduit et ta droite me saisit. Psaume 139:8-10

Initiated by the Special Committee on Bilingualism on Parliament Hill, 1981.

 

4. Confederation Hall

 

Portrait head of Moses carved in stone symbolizing law.

Initiated by William F.K. Oosterhoff, Parliamentary stone carver, circa 1952.

 

5. House of Commons Foyer

 

5.1 The four living creatures or beasts carved in stone: the man, the bull, the lion and the eagle. Ezekiel 1:10; Revelation 4:6-7

Initiated by R. Eleanor Milne, Dominion sculptress, circa 1970.

 

5.2 Statue of Lt. Col. George Harold Baker

And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all the nation. 2 Maccabees 6:31

Initiated by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, 1926.

 

6. House of Commons Chamber

The exterior sides of the Speaker’s Chair feature seven Latin mottoes or citations on a ribbon twisted around a delicate vine. The last one reads

“Laus Deo”.

Initiated by the British House of Commons, circa1849.

 

7. Cabinet Room

Tympanums over doors:

Love justice, you that are the rulers of the earth. Song of Solomon 1:1

Aimez la justice, vous qui jugez la terre. Sagesse 1:1

Source unknown, 1980.

 

8. Opposition Board Room

Tympanums over doors:

Fear God; Honour the king. 1 Peter 2:17

Initiated by architect John A. Pearson, 1919.

 

Compiled by Audrey Dubé, Curatorial Services, House of Commons. (rev. 2004)

 
Patricia Klambauer

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Thank you to everyone who has registered to pray for Maryvale. The fruit of our prayers is all around us!

I would ask everyone to please go to the Lord in Thanksgiving with grateful hearts. Thank Him for our new school and the great work that He is accomplishing for our children. He wants us to thank Him, to love Him, to draw close to Him. He will provide all that is needed for His children (and that includes we adults!).

The website including the Prayer Schedules have been updated as of June 30th. If I have missed anyone in the schedules, please let me know.

Here is a synopsis:

Masses – Thank you to all the priests who are offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for Maryvale Academy. Every day of the week is now covered

except for Thursday.

http://www.holyfamilyinstitute.ca/Prayer/Pray_Mass.htm

We are appreciative also, of individuals who would arrange for an announced intention for Maryvale. If you would like to do this, please let me know and I will add it to our log.

Adoration – we thank God that each day of the week one person is going before the Lord for one hour of Adoration for Maryvale. If it is on your heart to spend more time with the Lord, this is a beautiful and powerful way to do it. Our Lord is so happy to have us get to know Him in the Blessed Sacrament and he blesses us abundantly through it. The commitment would be for one hour, one day a week until school opens. Here is the updated schedule : http://www.holyfamilyinstitute.ca/Prayer/Pray_Adoration.htm

Fasting – 14 people have committed to fasting and for this we praise God! Our goal is to have each day covered from now until Maryvale opens in September. So to sign up means that you would be fasting for two days: one day in July and one day in August. Please take this to prayer and see if the Lord is calling you to come closer to him through fasting for Maryvale.

Here are more details and the current schedule: http://www.holyfamilyinstitute.ca/Prayer/Pray_Fasting.htm

Prayers – God Bless all the families who have signed up to pray regularly for Maryvale. Let me know if this is something you want to do. More details as well as the prayer log are here: http://www.holyfamilyinstitute.ca/Prayer/Pray_Prayers.htm

  

Peace of Christ to you and your families!

Patricia Klambauer

Prayer Cover Coordinator

Maryvale Academy

 

God bless!   Sue (Proverbs 31:30)