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The Feast of Saint Dominic
Tomorrow, August 8th, is the Feast of St. Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers, otherwise known as the Dominicans. It is always appropriate to celebrate a feast on the eve of the feast. And as we are celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the… Continue Reading “The Feast of Saint Dominic”
A Month of Rachel Carson – Week 5
Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. – Rachel Carson
A Month of Rachel Carson – Week 4
It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility. – Rachel Carson
A Month of Rachel Carson – Week Two
If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life.… Continue Reading “A Month of Rachel Carson – Week Two”
A Month of Rachel Carson – Week One
The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. – Rachel Carson Most of us are aware of Earth Day, April 22nd. (Just think Earth supplies feeds… Continue Reading “A Month of Rachel Carson – Week One”
Wonder in a Drop of Water
Mountains and oceans have whole worlds of innumerable wondrous features. We should understand that it is not only our distant surroundings that are like this, but even what is right here, even a single drop of water. – Dogen Zenji excerpt from Genjokoan, trans.… Continue Reading “Wonder in a Drop of Water”
Wise Advice from Etty Hillesum
Even if I should be locked up in a narrow cell and a cloud should drift past my small barred window, then I shall bring you that cloud, Oh God, while there is still the strength in me to do so. – Etty Hillesum… Continue Reading “Wise Advice from Etty Hillesum”
Turning to Earth
It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility. – Rachel Carson
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