On Saturday evening 24 April 2005 I attended the engagement party of Diyah and Erick in Almere Haven. A poor and lucky Diyah. In her young age she has to suffer from severe deases that makes her omong other loses her hairs. She looked however very beautiful that nigth. I wish you a happy mariage. May God the All-know guide both of you in his purifying way.
I spent that night at the van-Ee family. Because it had been very late go to bed, the next morning I woke up nearly at 11 am.
An Utility
On the way home I made a stop in Rotterdam. It was a nice sunny Sunday and there was a reasonable big crowd walking down the city. It’s not by accident when I got a mp3 player at the Media Market. There was a huge pile of a new product of it which has 128 MB capacity, and it cost nearly peanuts. Don’t misunderstand me, please, I will make use of it for improving my second language skill rather than for aan entertainment.
just after the rush hour
Early this morning in Japan, a train has derailed and hit a building, killing 49 people and injuring about 300. The commuter train came off the tracks at Amagasaki near Osaka, 410km (255 miles) west of Tokyo, and one carriage rammed into a building. Some passengers said the train appeared to have been travelling too fast and began to shake before it derailed. One said that the train overran a stop at the previous station and so it backtracked, so the driver was likely in a hurry because the train was running late.
Pope Benedict XVI
The new Pope has been chosen from what could be termed the traditional side of the Catholic Church. To some, he heralds intellectual salvation during a time of confusion and compromise. To others, his record as Pope John Paul II's prefect of doctrine showed the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to be an intimidating "Enforcer", punishing liberal thinkers, and keeping the Church in the Middle Ages.
Against dissent
While many theologians strive for a Catholic Church that is more open and in touch with the world around it, the new Pope's mission has in the past seemed to entailing stamping out dissent, and curbing the "wild excesses" of this more tolerant era.
As prefect of doctrine, Pope Benedict wielded the tools of his office with steely efficiency. By influencing diocese budgets, bishops' transfers and even excommunications, what an opponent called "symbolic violence", the then Cardinal clamped down on the more radical contingent of the Church.
He has even claimed the prime position of the Church of Rome over other Christian Churches. Although he has apologised for this, he has never been so contrite about excluding liberation theologians, more progressive priests or those in favour of the ordination of women.
Charming
Personally charming, quick-witted and fluent in four languages, the new Pope is a convincing orator. Jesuit Father Thomas Reese calls him "a delightful dialogue partner", but adds that most of the Pope's fellow clergy would be too worried about the prospect of excommunication to enjoy talking to him.
When Pope Benedict served the Second Vatican Council for three years from 1962, he supported reform. His own background, however, perhaps sheds light on his need for a Church that stands firm against the currents of change and political shifts.
Schooled in the Nazis' power of rhetoric during his childhood in Bavaria, the Pope later deserted the German Army during World War II, only to be sent to a POW camp when the Allies reached his hometown.
Later, as an eminent theologian lecturing at Germany's premier faculties, he was horrified by the Marxist ideologies that punctuated campus small talk in the late 1960s.
"Papal fundamentalism"
Pope Benedict has consistently pursued doctrine that can endure, independent of cultural or social trends. He argues that only with a completely separate values system can the Church offer individual freedom. His critics call this "papal fundamentalism", but the Pope is unflappable in his personal theology.
He has claimed that "everything falls apart without truth". It is now his role to unite the Catholic Church under his strong, principled vision.
What do they say about him?
Against dissent
While many theologians strive for a Catholic Church that is more open and in touch with the world around it, the new Pope's mission has in the past seemed to entailing stamping out dissent, and curbing the "wild excesses" of this more tolerant era.
As prefect of doctrine, Pope Benedict wielded the tools of his office with steely efficiency. By influencing diocese budgets, bishops' transfers and even excommunications, what an opponent called "symbolic violence", the then Cardinal clamped down on the more radical contingent of the Church.
He has even claimed the prime position of the Church of Rome over other Christian Churches. Although he has apologised for this, he has never been so contrite about excluding liberation theologians, more progressive priests or those in favour of the ordination of women.
Charming
Personally charming, quick-witted and fluent in four languages, the new Pope is a convincing orator. Jesuit Father Thomas Reese calls him "a delightful dialogue partner", but adds that most of the Pope's fellow clergy would be too worried about the prospect of excommunication to enjoy talking to him.
When Pope Benedict served the Second Vatican Council for three years from 1962, he supported reform. His own background, however, perhaps sheds light on his need for a Church that stands firm against the currents of change and political shifts.
Schooled in the Nazis' power of rhetoric during his childhood in Bavaria, the Pope later deserted the German Army during World War II, only to be sent to a POW camp when the Allies reached his hometown.
Later, as an eminent theologian lecturing at Germany's premier faculties, he was horrified by the Marxist ideologies that punctuated campus small talk in the late 1960s.
"Papal fundamentalism"
Pope Benedict has consistently pursued doctrine that can endure, independent of cultural or social trends. He argues that only with a completely separate values system can the Church offer individual freedom. His critics call this "papal fundamentalism", but the Pope is unflappable in his personal theology.
He has claimed that "everything falls apart without truth". It is now his role to unite the Catholic Church under his strong, principled vision.
What do they say about him?
what for the conclave?
The idea of locking up the cardinals was originally a way of speeding up the election.
In modern times, conclaves have been relatively quick affairs. In the 20th Century, none lasted longer than five days. You have to go back to 1831 to find the last marathon, which lasted 54 days.
But that was quick compared with some earlier conclaves.
The unique system for electing a pope has evolved over centuries. After the death of St Peter, the clergy and people of Rome took it on themselves to choose his successor.
It was a recipe for anarchy and bloodshed. In 366, with the Holy Spirit notably absent, rival mobs massacred their opponents by the hundred.
After the eighth century, the choice was made purely by the Roman clergy... in theory at least. Powerful families continued to influence the election, with money and threats.
In 1059, perhaps in desperation, the job of electing the Pope was handed over to the cardinal bishops.
In 1179, all cardinals were given voting rights, and the two-thirds majority rule was introduced.
Locked up
The practice of locking up the cardinals dates from 1243. The word conclave comes from the Latin to lock up "with a key".
A Roman senator thought that by confining the clerics to a crumbling "palace" at the height of summer, he would encourage them to reach a quick decision.
The squalid conditions were accompanied by brutal threats.
By the time the cardinals staggered out, two months later, one of their number had died, and the new Pope expired 16 days after his election.
Worse was to come.
The longest conclave in Church history resulted in a wait of two years and nine months before the election of a new pope.
It began in 1268 in the town of Viterbo, north of Rome, and it soon became apparent the cardinals were in no hurry to reach a decision.
After two years had elapsed, local people became so impatient that they tore off the roof of the palace where the cardinals were staying.
Bread and water
Whether it was to allow in the Holy Spirit or the rain is not clear, but the voters began to suffer.
Two cardinals died, and a third was forced to leave the conclave because he became so ill.
Eventually, in 1271, the new pontiff emerged, and took the name Gregory X.
Clearly scarred by the experience, he gave orders that in future the cardinals' rations should be gradually reduced once they were in conclave.
After five days, they would have to survive on bread and water. This would, he thought, concentrate their minds.
That rule was soon ignored, but by 1274 the system of closed conclaves had been established. It survives to this day, as one of the oldest forms of democratic election in the world.
Yet over the centuries, conclaves continued to drag on interminably, and the time spent by the cardinals pondering their choice did not guarantee that the right man would be chosen.
Better quarters
In 1294, the cardinals elected a hermit who became Celestine V. He quickly realised he was not up to the job and resigned.
What made the conclave experience worse was that they frequently took place in summer, when living conditions in closed buildings became intolerable.
In 1623, eight cardinals and forty of their assistants died of malaria.
But by keeping the electors shut off from the outside world, it did became harder for foreign powers to influence the election.
During the 20th Century, cardinals were given makeshift "cells" in the Apostolic Palace. They had to sleep on hard beds, and stumble around in the darkness, looking for bathrooms.
Having taken part in both the conclaves of 1978, John Paul II decided the cardinals deserved better quarters.
So they now have purpose-built accommodation, not unlike a modern hotel. It may not be the last word in luxury, but there are pleasant rooms with all mod cons.
But if the cardinals are too comfortable, maybe they will not be in such a rush to make up their minds.
Hopefully we will not have to starve them out.
In modern times, conclaves have been relatively quick affairs. In the 20th Century, none lasted longer than five days. You have to go back to 1831 to find the last marathon, which lasted 54 days.
But that was quick compared with some earlier conclaves.
The unique system for electing a pope has evolved over centuries. After the death of St Peter, the clergy and people of Rome took it on themselves to choose his successor.
It was a recipe for anarchy and bloodshed. In 366, with the Holy Spirit notably absent, rival mobs massacred their opponents by the hundred.
After the eighth century, the choice was made purely by the Roman clergy... in theory at least. Powerful families continued to influence the election, with money and threats.
In 1059, perhaps in desperation, the job of electing the Pope was handed over to the cardinal bishops.
In 1179, all cardinals were given voting rights, and the two-thirds majority rule was introduced.
Locked up
The practice of locking up the cardinals dates from 1243. The word conclave comes from the Latin to lock up "with a key".
A Roman senator thought that by confining the clerics to a crumbling "palace" at the height of summer, he would encourage them to reach a quick decision.
The squalid conditions were accompanied by brutal threats.
By the time the cardinals staggered out, two months later, one of their number had died, and the new Pope expired 16 days after his election.
Worse was to come.
The longest conclave in Church history resulted in a wait of two years and nine months before the election of a new pope.
It began in 1268 in the town of Viterbo, north of Rome, and it soon became apparent the cardinals were in no hurry to reach a decision.
After two years had elapsed, local people became so impatient that they tore off the roof of the palace where the cardinals were staying.
Bread and water
Whether it was to allow in the Holy Spirit or the rain is not clear, but the voters began to suffer.
Two cardinals died, and a third was forced to leave the conclave because he became so ill.
Eventually, in 1271, the new pontiff emerged, and took the name Gregory X.
Clearly scarred by the experience, he gave orders that in future the cardinals' rations should be gradually reduced once they were in conclave.
After five days, they would have to survive on bread and water. This would, he thought, concentrate their minds.
That rule was soon ignored, but by 1274 the system of closed conclaves had been established. It survives to this day, as one of the oldest forms of democratic election in the world.
Yet over the centuries, conclaves continued to drag on interminably, and the time spent by the cardinals pondering their choice did not guarantee that the right man would be chosen.
Better quarters
In 1294, the cardinals elected a hermit who became Celestine V. He quickly realised he was not up to the job and resigned.
What made the conclave experience worse was that they frequently took place in summer, when living conditions in closed buildings became intolerable.
In 1623, eight cardinals and forty of their assistants died of malaria.
But by keeping the electors shut off from the outside world, it did became harder for foreign powers to influence the election.
During the 20th Century, cardinals were given makeshift "cells" in the Apostolic Palace. They had to sleep on hard beds, and stumble around in the darkness, looking for bathrooms.
Having taken part in both the conclaves of 1978, John Paul II decided the cardinals deserved better quarters.
So they now have purpose-built accommodation, not unlike a modern hotel. It may not be the last word in luxury, but there are pleasant rooms with all mod cons.
But if the cardinals are too comfortable, maybe they will not be in such a rush to make up their minds.
Hopefully we will not have to starve them out.
conclave = locked with key
The 115 cardinals from 42 countries Saturday will head to the Casa Santa Marta Hotel, where they will be housed throughout the conclave.
This will be an event in live on tv.
At 10 a.m. Monday, a Mass will be held. But the conclave itself will not begin until 4:30 p.m., when the cardinals go to the Sistine Chapel. They then will be sworn in, with each cardinal pronouncing his name and putting his hands on the Bible. Among the things they swear to is absolute secrecy.
Following the swearing-in, everyone not participating in the conclave is ordered to leave the chapel. At least one vote likely will take place Monday, but squeezing in two might be difficult.
If no one wins the two-thirds majority necessary to be elected pope in the first vote, the cardinals will return the following morning and the days thereafter, until a winner can be proclaimed.
A set timetable will be followed on the other days of the conclave.
At 7:30 a.m., a Mass will be held in the hotel.
At 9 a.m., the cardinals will be in the chapel.
Two votes will take place in the morning, and two in the afternoon, beginning at 4 p.m., he said.
After each vote, the ballots are burned in a stove at the Sistine Chapel with the smoke announcing whether a pope has been elected.
The morning smoke will probably appear about noon, with the afternoon smoke about 7 p.m.
In addition, bells will also be rung to announce that a pope has been elected -- a new signal decreed by John Paul II, who hoped to avoid the confusion at his election in 1978 when the smoke appeared gray.
If three days pass with no pope, cardinals will take a day of reflection and prayer before balloting resumes. If no one has the required majority after about 30 votes, a simple majority will suffice.
"Conclave" refers to a locked section of the Vatican where the cardinals remain until they have elected a new pope. The word conclave derives from Latin -- cum + clavis -- and means "locked with key."
This will be an event in live on tv.
At 10 a.m. Monday, a Mass will be held. But the conclave itself will not begin until 4:30 p.m., when the cardinals go to the Sistine Chapel. They then will be sworn in, with each cardinal pronouncing his name and putting his hands on the Bible. Among the things they swear to is absolute secrecy.
Following the swearing-in, everyone not participating in the conclave is ordered to leave the chapel. At least one vote likely will take place Monday, but squeezing in two might be difficult.
If no one wins the two-thirds majority necessary to be elected pope in the first vote, the cardinals will return the following morning and the days thereafter, until a winner can be proclaimed.
A set timetable will be followed on the other days of the conclave.
At 7:30 a.m., a Mass will be held in the hotel.
At 9 a.m., the cardinals will be in the chapel.
Two votes will take place in the morning, and two in the afternoon, beginning at 4 p.m., he said.
After each vote, the ballots are burned in a stove at the Sistine Chapel with the smoke announcing whether a pope has been elected.
The morning smoke will probably appear about noon, with the afternoon smoke about 7 p.m.
In addition, bells will also be rung to announce that a pope has been elected -- a new signal decreed by John Paul II, who hoped to avoid the confusion at his election in 1978 when the smoke appeared gray.
If three days pass with no pope, cardinals will take a day of reflection and prayer before balloting resumes. If no one has the required majority after about 30 votes, a simple majority will suffice.
"Conclave" refers to a locked section of the Vatican where the cardinals remain until they have elected a new pope. The word conclave derives from Latin -- cum + clavis -- and means "locked with key."
Contemplation and Mission
Next month I 'll join the IFC- conference. There will be discussed among others the trinity and communion - communication.
Human Trinitarian mission is not a certain amount of measurable information to be communicated, taught or handed over. It is an integration of communion and communication. It is missioning - by presence (communion) and word (communication) - of God’s everlasting revealing, coming and dwelling.
It is said that mission is fundamentally an inner transformation which allows us to see what is really there to see, to experience the humble God living in us, and us as living in God. Mission is choosing to have our eyes opened to the world and to hope in the Reign of God that is around us. It is a disposition towards peace and justice, desiring to see all as it is intended to be by God.
It is said that mission is fundamentally an inner transformation which allows us to see what is really there to see, to experience the humble God living in us, and us as living in God. Mission is choosing to have our eyes opened to the world and to hope in the Reign of God that is around us. It is a disposition towards peace and justice, desiring to see all as it is intended to be by God.
Trinity as family.
The human family, created in God’s image and likeness, is at the same time a reflection of the Holy Trinity. The life of the trinity and the life of the Church are intimately related. Humans, too, realise fully their own personality when they enter into personal relationship with others. If the Trinity is the teaching about God’s life with us and our life with each other, then patriarchy, all forms of ppression and all forms of unjust relationships are unequivocally antithetical to our understanding of God who is community.
While traveling through the world "let the brothers and sisters be gentle, peaceful and unassuming, mild and humble, speaking respectfully to all in accord with their vocation. In this way they establish peace and communion among themselves and among others.
The preyer-filled union of the abbess and of the sisters of San Damiano radiated love, joy, peace, despite the austerity of their life. It is the same kind of brotherly-sisterly-motherly love that we are invited to show each brother or sister of ours in the family.
While traveling through the world "let the brothers and sisters be gentle, peaceful and unassuming, mild and humble, speaking respectfully to all in accord with their vocation. In this way they establish peace and communion among themselves and among others.
The preyer-filled union of the abbess and of the sisters of San Damiano radiated love, joy, peace, despite the austerity of their life. It is the same kind of brotherly-sisterly-motherly love that we are invited to show each brother or sister of ours in the family.
di KPU ada Koruptor Pemilihan Umum
Anti-corruption Commission has taken the second investigation linked to the bribe commited by the alleged briber Mulyana W. Kusumah, a member of KPU. KPU is the very Indonesian institution to regulate and to hold the election.
On 8 April 2005 they arrested him when he was trying to offer the second half of Rp 300 millions to the public accountant/auditor Khairiansyah of BPK.
Many students took an action in Jakarta to support the anti-corruption movement. They gave the KPU a pair of rats that simbolize the corruptors who have stolen the people's money.
15 4 2005 14:05
On 8 April 2005 they arrested him when he was trying to offer the second half of Rp 300 millions to the public accountant/auditor Khairiansyah of BPK.
Many students took an action in Jakarta to support the anti-corruption movement. They gave the KPU a pair of rats that simbolize the corruptors who have stolen the people's money.
15 4 2005 14:05
Vrede en alle goed voor jullie
Lekenzuster Meijer moet het klooster Ter Eem in Amersfoort binnen twee weken verlaten. Dat heeft de rechter in Utrecht donderdag bepaald in het kort geding dat de congregatie van de Zusters van Onze Lieve Vrouw in Amersfoort had aangespannen.
De president van de rechtbank oordeelde dat de rust in het klooster ernstig is verstoord en dat niet van het klooster kan worden verlangd dat het Meijer nog langer gastvrijheid verleent. Het belang van rust en sereniteit dient te prevaleren, stelde de preseident.
De rechter bepaalde dat Meijer wel toegang moet krijgen tot de gebouwen waar haar hulporganisatie Serafim is gevestigd.
De rechter was van mening dat de associatieovereenkomst op basis waarvan Meijer in het klooster woont, haar niet dezelfde rechten geeft als een huurovereenkomst of een arbeidsovereenkomst. De kloosterorde heeft een redelijke opzegtermijn gehanteerd en de hulporganisatie kan gewoon door met haar werk, vond de rechter.
De advocaat van Meijer is 'geschokt' door de uitspraak. Ze weet nog niet of ze tegen deze uitspraak in hoger beroep zal gaan. Er loopt nog wel een bodemprocedure, waarin een andere rechter de zaak nog eens diepgaand zal bekijken.
De president van de rechtbank oordeelde dat de rust in het klooster ernstig is verstoord en dat niet van het klooster kan worden verlangd dat het Meijer nog langer gastvrijheid verleent. Het belang van rust en sereniteit dient te prevaleren, stelde de preseident.
De rechter bepaalde dat Meijer wel toegang moet krijgen tot de gebouwen waar haar hulporganisatie Serafim is gevestigd.
De rechter was van mening dat de associatieovereenkomst op basis waarvan Meijer in het klooster woont, haar niet dezelfde rechten geeft als een huurovereenkomst of een arbeidsovereenkomst. De kloosterorde heeft een redelijke opzegtermijn gehanteerd en de hulporganisatie kan gewoon door met haar werk, vond de rechter.
De advocaat van Meijer is 'geschokt' door de uitspraak. Ze weet nog niet of ze tegen deze uitspraak in hoger beroep zal gaan. Er loopt nog wel een bodemprocedure, waarin een andere rechter de zaak nog eens diepgaand zal bekijken.
football of MILAN
The Italian Milan has two worldwide famous football clubs. AC Milan and Internazionale or Inter Milan. What do you think if the two clubs have to play against each other? Imagine that you were a citizen of Milan. You should proud of both of them, I dare say. But what has happened on 12 April 2005?
Bottles and flares rained in the field around the penalty area of AC Milan, and the goal keeper was hit by a flaming flare in the 73rd minute.
You can get it by means of this pictures story. or this BBC's news.
Bottles and flares rained in the field around the penalty area of AC Milan, and the goal keeper was hit by a flaming flare in the 73rd minute.
You can get it by means of this pictures story. or this BBC's news.
The second wedding
They say that William and Harry, the sons of Princess Diana, decorated the wedding car, a Bentley, which drove the newly-weds their father Prince Charles and Camilla to start their honeymoon. They had penned "Prince + Duchess" and "Just Married".
novendiali
There will be 9 mourning days in sequent, a novendiali. The next day the conclave of the cardinals will begin in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope.
Get some actual catholic news here.
Get some actual catholic news here.
the funeral of John Paul II
Marvelous, the respons that the people spontaneously show on the death of the Pope John Paul II. People all over the world, more than 2 millions, have been paying tribute to Pope John Paul II, who died on 2 April, and sharing their memories. They let the body "the saint" liying in state for three days at the plane of St. Peter's Cathedral.
He will be buried in the cryptorium in a three fold coffin of cypress wood, zinc and oak wood.
See and join the atmosphere there. Some other photos. More photos.
The homily by Mgr. Ratzinger the Cardinal.
More than 200 heads of state attend the humble funeral according to the Catholic rite.
Find the diagram of the St. Peter's square here and other more information about it.
He will be buried in the cryptorium in a three fold coffin of cypress wood, zinc and oak wood.
See and join the atmosphere there. Some other photos. More photos.
The homily by Mgr. Ratzinger the Cardinal.
More than 200 heads of state attend the humble funeral according to the Catholic rite.
Find the diagram of the St. Peter's square here and other more information about it.
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