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We think of relics in association with religious beliefs and practices – usually thought of as a part of the

body of a saint or other venerated person in history. Venerate comes from the Latin “ven-erare,” which means literally to regard with reverence and respect. Relics can also be possessions of the venerated person, i.e., clothing, tools, jewelry, books. Many reli-gions recognize relics including those based on Christianity such as the Catholic religion to Buddhism and even Islam.

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HISTORY AND SYMBOLSThe ancient Greeks commonly had relics in veneration of heroes. These relics were not typically parts of the hero’s body but would most likely be possessions such as weapons, furniture or other objects used by the hero. Whereas a Christian relic may be thought to possess spiritual pow-er, which can possibly prompt miracu-lous events, an ancient Greek relic would be an item thought to protect a person, a city or group of people.

Even though Buddha did not want relics collected, his body was reportedly divid-ed into eight parts at his death. In Bud-dhism, relics are enshrined in vesicles called stupas. These stupas can be the basis of temples which are built around them. Relics of Buddha are said to pro-mote enlightenment.

In Christianity, it is reported that the ear-liest recorded exhumation was in 354 A.D., of Saint Babylas at Antioch. By 787, the practice of harvesting relics, so to speak, was in full swing. So much so that the Second Council of Nicaea (ecu-menical council) put forth the decree that every altar was to contain a relic. Re-portedly, this practice continues today in both Orthodox and Catholic churches. In Christianity, relics were indeed thought

to bring about miracles. By the Middle Ages, relics were a highly prized and highly priced commodity.

A CLASS IN THEMSELVESThe Roman Catholics use a classifi ca-tion system for relics.

First Class Relics

These are either actual physical remains, such as hair or bone of a saint or martyr; or items associated with Christ such as pieces of the cross, clothing, etc.

Second Class Relics

These are items belonging to a saint such as a book, clothing, a rosary or other im-portant possession.

Third Class Relics

Commonly referred to an item that has been touched by a fi rst or second class relic; typically a small piece of cloth.

HOUSING FOR A RELICThe home of a relic is called either a sep-ulcher or a reliquary. A sepulcher is lo-cated inside the Altar of a church or cha-pel. A reliquary can be any type of vessel in which the relic can be sealed, such as a metal box, a round case on a stand or even a small case somewhat similar to a locket. Some of the reliquaries are built

in the shape of the actual relic, such as in a body part. Whatever its shape or size, the reliquary must be sealed and cannot be exposed to the public without being enclosed.

FAMOUS RELICSThe Shroud of Turin is the property of the Catholic Church and housed in the Ca-thedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. The shroud, thought to be Christ’s burial cloth, is fraught with controversy concerning its origination. This 14½ foot long, 3½ foot wide linen cloth bears the image of what is thought to be Jesus – an image of a man with wounds said to be consistent with crucifi xion. In 1988, sci-entists performed tests that indicated the shroud was made between the years 1260 and 1390, thus eliminating the possibility of being an actual shroud used by Christ. Not everyone believes these tests, as thou-sands of followers continue to undertake pilgrimages to the site.

In Naples, Italy, each year on September 19, the dried Blood of San Gennaro liq-uefi es. This miracle also takes place at various other times throughout the year. Although doubted by scientists, people believe this relic protects them from harm – with good reason. A couple times when the blood did not liquefy as anticipated, there followed the plague in 1527 and an earthquake in 1980. The town celebrates this event with a huge festival starting several days before with parades and ac-tivities including a cannoli eating contest. Now that’s Italian!

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Buddha’s tooth, a left canine, is said to be the only remains from Buddha’s cre-mation even though some say his remains were divided into eight parts. Nonethe-less, there is a tooth that was thought to give the possessor the divine right to rule. The tooth is housed at the Temple of the Tooth (we didn’t make this up) in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

The Chains of St. Peter are thought to be the chains that held the Apostle Peter when jailed in Jerusalem for preaching about Jesus. The story goes that before his trial his chains were released by an angel so that he could be set free. San Pietro in Vincoli basilica in Rome now houses the chains under the main altar. The Eng-lish name of the church which was built around the relic is Saint Peter in Chains.

The Prato Cathedral in Tuscany, Italy, is the home of Mary’s Holy Belt. Appar-ently, the Virgin Mary, just before ascend-ing into heaven, left behind a green wool belt in the hands of Apostle Thomas. The Prato Cathedral built a chapel for the relic along with an exterior pulpit from which to display it fi ve times each year. Artists Michelozzo and Donatello built the pul-pit.

RELICS ON THE MARKETAccording to Canon Law (No. 1190), “it is absolutely wrong to sell relics,” a prac-tice referred to as “simony.” However, rel-ics can be purchased in order to save them from being desecrated or destroyed. Fur-thermore, relics cannot be purchased for an amount that would do more good being used elsewhere, i.e., feeding the hungry. Under no circumstances can relics be sold through a vehicle such as eBay where it can be auctioned off to the highest bid-der. Somebody forgot to tell the folks who have relics listed for auction on eBay. Some even offer free shipping!

First class relics can be obtained through the Vicariate in Rome, but only for churches and priests with proof of their status and a letter from the Bishop. A pri-vate individual cannot, however, receive a fi rst class relic from the Vicariate. There are some religious orders from which an individual can obtain a relic as well as through offi cial gift stores associated with shrines.

Second and third class relics are not un-der the same types of restrictions and can be obtained from places such as Catholic bookstores, the saint’s shrine or religious order of the saint. Donations are accepted to cover the cost of the container which houses the relic. Also, remember that a third class relic is something like a piece of cloth that has been touched to a fi rst or

second class relic such as the tomb of St. Peter. In that case, one can make their own third class relic by taking a pilgrimage to a relic site.

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During the Middle Ages, possessing a sanctioned relic was an important eco-nomic boost to a church and its surround-ing town. Folks would fl ock to take a look, donate money and drop a few more funds into the local economy. The abbey of Conques was on a pilgrimage route, however, had no relic to entice pilgrims to stop in 866 A.D. So, the monks engaged in an undercover operation by sending one of their fi nest to the monastery at Agen where he infi ltrated and patiently did whatever asked of him until he was as-signed the all-important job of relic care. It took 10 years, but the monk fi nally stole the relic and returned to Conques. Visitors soon fl ocked to the sight, enough so that a church had to be built to handle the fl ow. Apparently, the fact that the relic was sto-len was part of its charm.

As would be expected when something is considered to be of value, even if not monetary, relics are a target for thieves. Just this March, the heart of St. Laurence O’Toole was stolen from Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland. The heart was housed in an iron cage. Nothing else was stolen at the time.

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Make your RSVP date two to three weeks before your wedding date—this will allow enough time for you to get a fi nal head count to the caterer (one week before) and to fi nalize your seating chart. If some guests still haven’t responded by your deadline, give them a quick call and ask for their RSVPs (still via mail) so you have all their information.

Your wedding website should be in-cluded on your save-the-date. A simple “AmandaandJon.com,” is all you really need. If you’d like (or if you don’t have save-the-dates), you can include the web address in the formal invitations with an insert—a small card that informs guests they can fi nd more details online.

Including registry info on the wedding invitations or save-the-dates is still con-sidered impolite because it can come off as though you’re asking for gifts. Tell your wedding party, parents and close friends where you are registered, and let them fi ll guests in. Plus, most guests will

know that all that extra information (that they didn’t fi nd on the invitation) is on your wedding website.

If you’re having an adults-only wedding, address your invitations correctly—to each guest by name, not “and guest.” Guests should understand that the invite is meant for only those mentioned. If you fi nd that some reply with their children’s names added, give them a call and ex-plain that you’re having an adults-only wedding and that you hope they can still attend.

If you would like a particular dress code, include it in the lower right-hand cor-ner of the invite or on a reception card; “black-tie,” “cocktail attire” or “casual attire” are all acceptable.

You do not have to invite everyone as an “and guest.” If a guest isn’t married or in a serious relationship, it’s perfectly ac-ceptable to invite them solo. Most guests will understand that without “and Guest” or another name on the invitation means they aren’t invited to bring someone with them. While it’s always nice to invite ev-eryone with a guest, if you’re having a small wedding, your family and friends should understand your reasoning. If a guest RSVPs with two and were invited solo, call them and explain that you’re having an intimate wedding and, unfor-tunately, you were not able to invite ev-eryone with a guest. But if you realize that nearly everyone will be coupled up, extend a plus-one invitation to your few single friends and family.

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At the onset of bleeding, the involved person complains of a terrible headache, the worst he or she has ever had. The person then becomes unresponsive and slips into a coma. This sort of stroke has a high fatality rate, around 50 percent.

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• On July 28, 1868, following its ratifi ca-tion by the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, guarantee-ing black Americans citizenship and all its privileges, is offi cially adopted into the U.S. Constitution.

• On July 24, 1911, American archeologist Hiram Bingham gets his fi rst look at Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca settlement in Peru. Machu Picchu is believed to have been a summer retreat for Inca leaders, whose civi-lization was wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century. The site itself stretches an impressive 5 miles.

• On July 26, 1931, a swarm of grasshop-pers descends on crops throughout Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, devastating millions of acres. The swarm was said to be so thick that it blocked out the sun and that grasshoppers could be shoveled with a scoop. Cornstalks were eaten to the ground and fi elds left completely denuded.

• On July 27, 1943, Joseph Stalin, premier and dictator of the Soviet Union, issues Or-

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• On July 29, 1967, a fi re on the USS For-restal stationed off the coast of Vietnam kills 134 service members, injures hundreds and destroys 20 planes. The deadly fi re on the U.S. Navy carrier began with the accidental launch of a F-4 Phantom jet rocket, which hit a parked A-4 Skyhawk jet.

• On July 23, 1976, members of the Ameri-can Legion arrive in Philadelphia to cele-brate the bicentennial of U.S. independence. Soon after returning home, many began suffering from a mysterious form of pneu-monia, which would become known as Le-gionnaires’ disease. The fi nal tally was 221 cases, including 34 deaths.

• On July 25, 1985, Rock Hudson, Hol-lywood leading man, announces through a press release that he is suffering from acquired immune defi ciency syndrome (AIDS). Hudson was the fi rst major celeb-rity to go public with such a diagnosis.


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1. Since 1988, only two players have stolen as many as 78 bases in a sea-son. Name either one. 2. Who was the last player before To-ronto’s Jose Bautista in 2011 to have the most home runs in a month for fi ve consecutive months?3. Name the last year before 2011 in which there were fewer than two run-ning backs selected in the fi rst round of the NFL Draft.4. Three men’s basketball players have been named to the NCAA Fi-nal Four All-Tournament team three times each. Name two of them. 5. The Detroit Red Wings set an NHL record in 2011-12 with a 23-game home winning streak. Who had held the mark?6. Who was the oldest driver to win a season championship in NASCAR’s Cup series?7. Between 1978 and 1987, a total of three men won 10 U.S. Open singles tennis titles. Name two of them.


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“Jiro Dreams of Sushi” (PG) -- You don’t have to be a fan of sushi to get the appeal of this unique documentary. Jiro Ono is re-vered as the best sushi chef in the world, and a national treasure to the Japanese. He also works in a tiny restaurant in a subway station where people make reservations months in advance to see the master at work. The fi lm is an engaging portrait of a modern ascetic, somebody who’s dedi-cated to a singular craft. It also shows the complicated relationship between the 85-year-old Jiro and his oldest son, Yoshikazu, who is expected to fi ll his father’s shoes one day.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS

FLASH BACK ANSWERS1. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. All were singers and actors, appearing in fi lms and entertaining in Las Ve-gas.2. The Supremes, in 1966 on the Motown label. The song topped the charts for two weeks.3. Spencer Davis Group, in 1966 and 1967. They originally called themselves the Rhythm and Blues Quartette.4. “Link” Wray, in 1958. Wray was one of the fi rst musi-cians to get new sounds out of electric guitars, includ-ing distortion and reverb.5. “Bootzilla” in 1978. “The Pinocchio Theory,” at No. 6, was the only other Top 10 song for the band, an offshoot act of Parliament-Funkadelic.6. Billboard was fi rst published in 1894, but didn’t be-gin to chart music until the 1930s, when jukeboxes became popular.

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1. Montreal’s Marquis Grissom in 1992 and Jose Reyes of the New York Mets in 2007.2. Philadelphia’s Jimmie Foxx in 1933-34.3. It was 1984.4. Lew Alcindor, Bill Walton and Patrick Ewing.5. The 1975-76 Philadelphia Flyers and the 1929-30 Boston Bruins each had a 20-game home winning streak.6. Bobby Allison was 45 when he won the title in 1983.7. Jimmy Connors (1978, ‘82, ‘83), John McEnroe (1979-81, ‘84) and Ivan Lendl (1985-87).

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That new per-son in your life seems trustworthy, but don’t turn him or her into a confi dant just yet. Re-member: The secret you don’t reveal is the one you won’t lose sleep over.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your kindness makes a difference in someone’s life. But by week’s end, a touch of Cancerian envy could create a problem with a colleague. Take care to keep it under control.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A new spurt of energy sends you roaring back into that chal-lenging work situation. But be careful not to overdo it, or your sizzle could fi zzle before your task is completed.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your practical sense helps you see the logic of be-ing a bit more fl exible with a workplace col-league. But you still have a ways to go before there’s a true meeting of the minds.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A sur-prise situation could cause you to spend more money than you feel you can afford. But care-ful budget adjustments will help. Your fi scal picture soon brightens.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That decision you made might still have its detractors, but your supporters are growing. Meanwhile, your personal life takes on some welcome new developments.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Decem-ber 21) Matters of the mind intrigue the sage Sagittarian through week’s end. By then, you should feel more than ready to make room for pursuits of the heart.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The canny Capricorn can offer good counsel to others. But how about taking some advice yourself from a close friend or family mem-ber who is able and ready to help?

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new workplace opportunity offers a variety of challenges that you might fi nd intriguing. Best advice: Take things one step at a time so that you don’t feel overwhelmed.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A bid to revive a relationship that ended on a bitter note needs to be carefully thought out before you can even begin to consider plunging into a new emotional commitment.

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Old farm area. Oro Blanco

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Large lot. RV Parking. Well

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Brand New Radio Shack IR Remote Extender – Extends TV remote up to 100

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Real Estate Agent Items for sale: Signs $5, Riders $1, Books, Booties, Advertising Supplies, “You name it,

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Speakers – MTX 18x18 Sub Woofer $15, PSB 17x6 Center Speaker $15, PSB

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byChuck Maher, CFP®

...BRING CHRIST INTO OUR FINANCIAL LIVES

A PLACETO STARTFrom a fi nancial stand point,

the starting point is a personal balance sheet. In its simplest

form a balance sheet lists all that you have, your assets, and from that is subtracted all that you owe - your liabilities. The resulting number is your net worth.

A strong balance sheet will have as-sets that are appreciating in value, low debt and a net worth that has been increasing over time. A weak balance sheet may very well be made up of assets that have high price tags and low resale value. The liabilities will be high, especially consumer and credit card debt. The resulting net worth will be low and over time getting lower.

Strong or weak, your personal bal-ance sheet is a snap shot of the re-sults of your fi nancial choices. More

importantly, I believe it is a refl ection of how we have chosen to use the blessings God has bestowed upon us. In this materialistic time, it is very easy to fi nd oneself trapped in con-sumerism and forgetting what is truly important, being a good steward of God’s gifts.

So how do we strengthen our balance sheets? There are a number of things that you can do to improve your fi -nancial position.

First, do all that you can do to protect your income. A cash fl ow is critical for fi nancial success.

Next, build an emergency fund. A good rule of thumb is to have three to six months of living expenses set aside in a safe liquid investment for emergencies.

Third, review your lifestyle. How are you spending your money? Are there expenses that could be limited or even eliminated? If so make the change and invest the difference.

Finally, develop a systematic plan

for paying down your consumer and credit card debt. Be as aggressive as you can at eliminating high interest debt, but not at the expense of your emergency fund or long term invest-ments.

When used consistently, these steps will strengthen your fi nancial posi-tion as well as your emotional well-being. Remember that fi nancial suc-cess is not about how much you have, it’s about how well you manage the blessings God has bestowed.

“Precious treasures remain in the house of the wise, but the fool con-sumes it.” Proverbs 21:20

Chuck Maher is a registered representa-tive with Wilbanks Securities, Inc. He is a Certifi ed Financial Planner® practitioner specializing in Christian value based fi nan-cial planning and investing. Chuck can be reached at [email protected] lo-cally at (719)481-0549.

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