October 1, 2017

MEN, TAKE OFF YOUR MAKEUP by Nicholas Grismer I have learned a lot from

women in my twenty short years of

life. For example, going on a date

six months into a relationship will be

nothing like the first date. Why is

this? When a relationship is new to

us, (sorry Fr.Loya) we put on our

fake selves. The girl, whom we

gathered up all of this confidence

to ask out (and by the grace of

God said yes), also puts on her fake

self. Before you pick her up in your

mom’s shiny new 2016 Dodge

Challenger to try to impress her,

that girl has butterflies in her

stomach. She has probably tried on

four different outfits, she took an

hour and a half to put on her

makeup just right, she put on that

expensive perfume that she

thought you'd like; to be frank,

she’s putting on a fake self that she

thinks you’ll fall in love with. On the

first date, she's a princess. You take

her to Olive

Garden, she only

eats the salad and

half a bread stick,

then tells you she's

full, somehow that

costs you 68 dollars

and a kidney so

you only have

$22.48 to spend at the movies.

When you get to there she tells you

that she's so excited to see that

action movie that you wanted to

see. By the end of the night you're

convinced that this girl is a saint.

Surprise! Sixth months into the

relationship, dates are nothing like

this. The facade that was built

around this woman whom you fell

in love with has fallen away. Dates

have now become something

entirely different, but they're not

bad. Instead of blowing your wad

at Olive Garden and the movies,

you spend $7.25 (your entire week’s

allowance) at Chipotle and you

two go back to watch Friends on

your couch. Guess what else, she's

not wearing a ton of makeup

anymore, she’s all natural, but you

love it. You two can finally be

yourselves together and you can

truly fall in love with one another,

acne and all. Before, you thought

she was the princess of Genovia

but now you know that she's just a

girl from the dirty 330 who is afraid

of deer and the illuminati.

Men, we are that

girl from the dirty 330,

except we are in a

relationship with Jesus.

A lot of times, we treat

Christ like we are on a

first date with Him. We

conceal our true

selves, we put on our

makeup and try to convince Him

that we are something more than a

sinner in need of His love and

mercy. The joke is on us though. He

already knows us better than we

know ourselves. But, if we refuse to

give Him our brokenness (fear of

deer and all), then He cannot fix us

and we cannot become more like

Him. Men, take off your makeup

and be the scared little boy that

the Father longs to hold in His arms.

A LOT OF TIMES, WE TREAT

CHRIST LIKE WE ARE ON A FIRST

DATE WITH HIM.

BORROMEO COLLEGE SEMINARY | DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND DATE: 10/1/17 ISSUE 4.5

THE BORROMEO “CHUCK”

SOCCER AND SEMINARY by Christopher Stein

Going down to the Josephinum

soccer tournament this weekend led

me to reflect on what goes into the

formation of a team and how this

relates to our seminary life.

For a team to be competitive, it

needs to have a group of players that

have the same goal, recognize the

goal, and take the steps to

accomplish that goal. Each player

needs to know their own strengths

and weaknesses and they must rely

on their teammates to overcome

those weaknesses.

There are a group of guys who

have played soccer for numerous

years, and it is quite evident when the

season starts that they are going to

lead the team. However, the task that

they must focus on is building up the

other players on the team so that all

are capable of working together to

compete in soccer games. It is always

satisfying to see this process take

place in which guys grow in athletic

skill and brotherhood by helping

each other in this process.

In thinking and praying about this

over the weekend, I thought about

how this could relate to the seminary.

Each of us has our own gifts, talents,

and interests that we bring to the

house. We can use these gifts for the

good of the house, building each

other up and helping each other to

be formed into saints. We can also

hide them away, failing to help one

another in growth and formation and

having a negative impact in one

another's formation and growth in

holiness.

I think an important part of

discernment is praying about what

gifts we bring to the team of

Borromeo Seminary and if we haven't

shared those, looking for a way we

can implement them. When we share

our gifts, we help lead each other to

the ultimate goal of eternal life with

God.

October 1, 2017

Grace Tues/Thurs/Sat: Michael Garvin Announcements • Tuesdaay—Transitus!

• Wednesday—St. Francis Feast: Mass & Dinner

• Thursdays—Good Shepherd group 7:15-

8:30pm in Aquinas Hall

• Fridays—11, 12, 1pm rosary for Life at JCU

• Saturday—Oratory: 10-11am, Founders Room

Prayer Intentions For the repose of the soul of David Barry,

Andy Gonzalez’s cousin, who recently

committed suicide.

For Matt Cortnik’s grandfather who recently

broke his heel, had surgery, stitches on his

hand, and was rushed to the ER for his

appendix this past week.

For Dolores Crytes, friend of Michal Viator’s

friend who I sent the prayer request out for

earlier passed away. For the repose of her

soul.

For the father of Sean Neville who’s in the

ICU for a blood clot in his heart.

Saint of the Week: Guardian Angels

This week let us recognize those who watch

over us every minute. Do you ever take time to

talk to your guardian angel?

Memorial: Oct. 2nd

Patron of: You

October 1, 2017

From Rome to Home

~World News for your Cultured Contemplation~ ~By David Chojnacki

On Sunday, October 1'st, Barcelona descended into chaos as the independence vote that had been declared illegal by the Spanish Constitutional court was pushed forward by the regional government of Catalonia. Police were sent from around Spain in a coordinated effort to shut down poling stations and bring doubt to the legitimacy of the vote. Over the last few decades, the independence movement in Catalonia has gained support by many of its citizens who claim that the central government in Madrid is unfair to the region financially and culturally. Barcelona's mayor said that at least 460 people were hurt during

the protests on Sunday, but the vast majority of the protesters were using nonviolent, civil disobedience practices. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4

Luke Rose @RoseLuke13 Sep 26

D-Wade signed with the Cavs while I was in Eucharistic

Adoration. And you still don't believe in God?

Riley Arnemann @rileyarnemann Sep 26

Pain, suffering and sacrifice in union with God purifies and crystallizes your

love. Rejoice in your suffering. The doesn’t need wimps

Song of the Week “If I Die Tonight”

by James Elder This song is a reflection on mortality

reminiscent of the Knights of Columbus motto,

"tempus fugit, memento mori,” which means,

“time flies, remember your death.” Elder

acknowledges his finiteness and restlessness.

It’s his faith in Heaven and the Resurrection

that makes him “know the fear is gone.” As

we discern and study, may we remember that

time flies and that we'll die one day, but that it

won't be the end. ~Brad Jasko

October 1, 2017

by Max Giorgi1

As we welcome October we will see slightly above average temperatures.

Later in the week temperatures will return to normal before another short

warm-up. By next Monday temperatures will be seasonable again. Chances of

rain will be present near the end of the week.

Monday 10/2: 74/54: High pressure moves in. Sunny and warm.

Tuesday: 78/58: Sunny and warm.

Wednesday: 77/57: Partly sunny and warm.

Thursday: 68/53: Partly sunny; seasonal temperatures return.

Friday: 64/53: Partly sunny and cool.

Saturday: 40%: 70/58: Seasonable temperature with showers.

Sunday: 40%: 74/57: Warm temperature; morning showers.

Monday 10/9: 60%: 67/51: Cooler with showers.

1 *Note that forecasts are subject to change, especially over a week’s time. % denotes

percent chance of precipitation. High Daytime Temperature/Low Nighttime temperature Taken

from Fox 8

October 1, 2017

Monsignor

Manners

Manners of Health

It's that time of year again when we start to sneeze and catch colds, or even worse: the flu. As we know, a gentleman always takes precautions when he is not feeling well (by feeling, we mean physical illness not those pesky emotions!). First, a gentleman always washes his hands regularly—whether he is ill or not! Second, when a churchman is not well, he nevertheless is fully, consciously, and actively participating in the Sacred Mysteries (i.e., Mass!) he should not offer a physical “sign of peace” and definitely refrain from receiving the Previous Blood. If he is scheduled to serve at the altar or proclaim the Word, a seminarian is well advised to find a suitable substitute. Ideally, if a gentleman has a cold or the touch of influenza, he should try his best to stay in his room and not participate in community activities or class so as not to spread illness to his fellow gents. Of course, if he is ill and must miss class and community functions, a true gent would promptly inform his Dean and professors, so that pastoral and medical care might be administered, prayers lifted on his behalf to the Most High for a swift recovery, and class materials and house responsibilities may be dutifully fulfilled.

Latin phrase of the week

Etiam si omnes, ego non

“Even if all others, not I” Or

“Even if all others fail, I won’t let you down!”

October 1, 2017

The Josephinum Soccer Tournament