- The 2013 population estimate of Bucks County was 626,976.
- The 2012 estimated population under 18 years was 22.1 percent.
- The 2012 estimated population over 65 was 15.6 percent.
- In 2012, there were 245,874 housing units.
- The homeownership rate, 2008 to 2012 was 78.2 percent.
- Almost one quarter (24.9 percent) of business are women-owned.
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services employ 23.1 percent.
- Three percent work in government jobs.
- There are 306,663 males (46.9 percent) and 318,586 (53.1 percent) females.
- The median age is 42 years.
- The median household income is $76,169.
- There are 98 grocery stores, 1.58 for every 10,000 people.
- There are 453 full-service restaurants.
- The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual is 84.30 percent.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Did You Know? Fun Facts
F. Y. I.
Quotable
by Jim Carrey, actor
"You can fail at what you don't want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."
Celebrate This
Today June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day.
Lore Has It
In India, it is believed washing one's hair before an exam will wash away everything a student has learned.
Still on the Books
In Wilbur, Washington, it is illegal to ride an ugly horse.
Inferiority Complex
Brad Pitt's ads for Toyota were banned in Malaysia over objections his handsome appearance might make Malaysian countrymen feel inferior.
Call of the Small
A baby eel is called an elver; a baby oyster is called a spat.
by Jim Carrey, actor
"You can fail at what you don't want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."
Celebrate This
Today June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day.
Lore Has It
In India, it is believed washing one's hair before an exam will wash away everything a student has learned.
Still on the Books
In Wilbur, Washington, it is illegal to ride an ugly horse.
Inferiority Complex
Brad Pitt's ads for Toyota were banned in Malaysia over objections his handsome appearance might make Malaysian countrymen feel inferior.
Call of the Small
A baby eel is called an elver; a baby oyster is called a spat.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
From Scripture
Matthew 16:13-19
The Rock for ages
The events in this passage lay the foundations for the Catholic Church. Jesus first asked his disciples who people say he was. Their answers named the ancient prophets reincarnated. Then Jesus asked, "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered for the group and identified Jesus as the Son of God. This highlighted Peter's role as spokesperson for the disciples.
Jesus pointed out that it was only by inspiration from the Father that Peter was able to recognize the truth about Jesus. ("No one but the Son knows the Son," Matthew 11:27.) Divine inspiration would lead Peter to speak and act in truth as head of Christ's Church. The Holy Spirit guides the pope to speak and act in truth today.
The Church has to last until the end of time. When Jesus changed Simon"s name to "Peter," he signaled that he was building his Church on "rock," a solid foundation upon which a wise man will build his home (Matthew 7:24).
The Rock for ages
The events in this passage lay the foundations for the Catholic Church. Jesus first asked his disciples who people say he was. Their answers named the ancient prophets reincarnated. Then Jesus asked, "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered for the group and identified Jesus as the Son of God. This highlighted Peter's role as spokesperson for the disciples.
Jesus pointed out that it was only by inspiration from the Father that Peter was able to recognize the truth about Jesus. ("No one but the Son knows the Son," Matthew 11:27.) Divine inspiration would lead Peter to speak and act in truth as head of Christ's Church. The Holy Spirit guides the pope to speak and act in truth today.
The Church has to last until the end of time. When Jesus changed Simon"s name to "Peter," he signaled that he was building his Church on "rock," a solid foundation upon which a wise man will build his home (Matthew 7:24).
Feasts & Celebrations
June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The image of Jesus with his flaming heart exposed is a reminder of his intense and eternal love for us.
June 1 ------- St. Justin (165)
When ordered by a pagan judge to renounce his faith or die, St. Justin responded, "Nobody in his senses would give up truth for falsehood." His was beheaded.
June 5 ------- St. Boniface (754)
Called the Apostle of Germany, St. Boniface was a monk dedicated to spreading the Gospel in Germany. He converted many to Christianity and was instrumental in restoring dioceses in Bavaria, Thuringia, and Franconia.
June 11 ------ St. Barnabas (1st Century)
The Apostles changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement" because he sold his property and gave the much needed funds to the Jerusalem community. He accompanied St. Paul on his first evangelical journey.
June 24 ------ Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The only saint whose birth and death we observe, St. John was Jesus' cousin. He baptized and prepared the people for Jesus' saving mission. He even baptized Jesus and was later executed for denouncing Herod's marriage to his sister-in-law.
June 1 ------- St. Justin (165)
When ordered by a pagan judge to renounce his faith or die, St. Justin responded, "Nobody in his senses would give up truth for falsehood." His was beheaded.
June 5 ------- St. Boniface (754)
Called the Apostle of Germany, St. Boniface was a monk dedicated to spreading the Gospel in Germany. He converted many to Christianity and was instrumental in restoring dioceses in Bavaria, Thuringia, and Franconia.
June 11 ------ St. Barnabas (1st Century)
The Apostles changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement" because he sold his property and gave the much needed funds to the Jerusalem community. He accompanied St. Paul on his first evangelical journey.
June 24 ------ Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The only saint whose birth and death we observe, St. John was Jesus' cousin. He baptized and prepared the people for Jesus' saving mission. He even baptized Jesus and was later executed for denouncing Herod's marriage to his sister-in-law.
Question and Answer
I'm confused. Where in the Bible does it say Mary Magdalene was a prostitute?
Mary Magdalene is one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. For some reason she became associated with the "sinful woman" in Luke 7:36-50 or the penitent woman who anoited Jesus a few days before his crucifixion (Matthew 26:6-13). In truth, she is neither.
What we do know about Mary Magdalene is that she came from Magdala, on the west shore of Lake Tiberias, was converted by Jesus and vbecame a faithful follower who stayed with him through his final ordeal. Jesus cast out seven demons from her (Mark 16:9), and in gratitude she helped to finance his public ministry (Luke 8:1-2).
Nowhere in any of the four Gospels is Mary Magdalene referred to as a sinful woman or a prostitute --- reformed or otherwise. However, she is the only person all four Gospels agree saw the empty tomb on Easter morning and the first to whom the risen Jesus appeared.
Mary Magdalene is one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. For some reason she became associated with the "sinful woman" in Luke 7:36-50 or the penitent woman who anoited Jesus a few days before his crucifixion (Matthew 26:6-13). In truth, she is neither.
What we do know about Mary Magdalene is that she came from Magdala, on the west shore of Lake Tiberias, was converted by Jesus and vbecame a faithful follower who stayed with him through his final ordeal. Jesus cast out seven demons from her (Mark 16:9), and in gratitude she helped to finance his public ministry (Luke 8:1-2).
Nowhere in any of the four Gospels is Mary Magdalene referred to as a sinful woman or a prostitute --- reformed or otherwise. However, she is the only person all four Gospels agree saw the empty tomb on Easter morning and the first to whom the risen Jesus appeared.
What would you do for a friend in need?
Most of us will do anything we can to save a friend who is heading for trouble. However, taking no action at all may be the best thing we can do for a friend.
Consider these three ways to help :
Pray
Bring God in right from the start - not as the last resort. Who can handle it better than he can? Plus, praying for others brings grace to us and to those for whom we pray.
Set an example.
The best way to tell someone what to do is to do it ourselves. You can help others live a holier and happier life by showing them how. After all, your first task is to save your own soul.
Keep silent.
Learn to hold your tongue unless your duty obliges you to speak. Keeping silent prevents the flaring of tempers or the spreading of gossip. Also, it is in the silence of the soul that we hear God's voice, but we can't hear him if we're doing all the talking.
Consider these three ways to help :
Pray
Bring God in right from the start - not as the last resort. Who can handle it better than he can? Plus, praying for others brings grace to us and to those for whom we pray.
Set an example.
The best way to tell someone what to do is to do it ourselves. You can help others live a holier and happier life by showing them how. After all, your first task is to save your own soul.
Keep silent.
Learn to hold your tongue unless your duty obliges you to speak. Keeping silent prevents the flaring of tempers or the spreading of gossip. Also, it is in the silence of the soul that we hear God's voice, but we can't hear him if we're doing all the talking.
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