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05-26-2024 Sirach 50 V1621 Adoration before the Most High

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The Book of Sirach Ch 50 v- 16 thru 21

16 Then the sons of Aaron would sound a blast, the priests, on their trumpets of beaten metal; A blast to resound mightily as a reminder before the Most High. 17 All the people with one accord would fall with face to the ground In adoration before the Most High, before the Holy One of Israel. 18 Then hymns would re-echo, and over the throng sweet strains of praise resound. 19 All the people of the land would shout for joy, praying to the Merciful One, As the high priest completed the service at the altar by presenting to God the fitting sacrifice. 20 Then coming down he would raise his hands over all the congregation of Israel; The blessing of the LORD would be upon his lips, the name of the LORD would be his glory. 21 The people would again fall down to receive the blessing of the Most High.

There are some fascinating parallels and contrasts between the use of trumpets in the religious practices of ancient Israel and the use of bells in the Catholic Mass. In the context of ancient Israel, as described in the Torah, the sons of Aaron used trumpets for various purposes including calling the community together, signaling the breaking of camp, and during times of war. One significant use was during religious ceremonies to serve as a reminder of the presence of the Most High (Numbers 10:1-10).

The trumpet blast was a powerful and audible symbol of divine intervention and presence. It was a call to attention, invoking the presence and remembrance of God. The sound of the trumpet was believed to pierce through the mundane and elevate the community's consciousness towards the divine. Trumpets were blown on significant religious festivals, during burnt offerings and sacrifices, and as a signal for the people to gather. The sound was meant to sanctify the moment and remind the people of their covenant with God.

In the Catholic Mass, the ringing of bells serves to draw the congregation’s attention to the most sacred moments of the liturgy. Specifically, bells are rung during the consecration when the bread and wine are believed to become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The bells symbolize the sanctity and mystery of the Eucharist. They serve as an auditory cue that something extraordinary and divine is taking place. The sound of the bells is intended to focus the faithful’s minds and hearts on the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Bells are typically rung at key moments during the Mass, especially during the Epiclesis (when the priest calls upon the Holy Spirit to sanctify the offerings) and the consecration. This practice emphasizes the transformation occurring on the altar and invites the congregation to a deeper reverence and worship. Despite the distinct differences in instruments and cultural contexts, both the use of trumpets in ancient Jewish traditions and the ringing of bells during the Catholic Mass's Epiclesis serve to audibly signify and sanctify sacred moments, drawing the congregation's attention to the divine presence and invoking a heightened sense of reverence and worship. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

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Ephesians 6:17-20

05-26-2024 Sirach 50 v-1621

**Jewish Catholic Traditions**

In ancient halls where candles gleam,

Two faiths converge, a sacred dream.

The Jewish rites, the Catholic prayer,

In reverence, both faiths lay bare.

The Sabbath's peace, the Mass's grace,

Each seeks the holy, sacred space.

A yearning heart, a lifted voice,

In ritual, both find their choice.

The bread and wine, the challah's taste,

In sacred meal, no moment's waste.

Epiclesis, bell blessings rung,

In both, the heart and soul are sprung.

From different paths, a common thread,

In prayer and rites, the spirits fed.

Jewish traditions, Catholic Mass,

In faith's embrace, all shadows pass. Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

May 26, 2024 @ 05:22 AM EST

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