True Miracles

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If we could see the miracle of a single flower, our whole life would change.
– The Buddha

Where Does Prayer Begin?

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Prayer begins at the edge of emptiness.
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

Listening to the Quiet

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In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair.
– Howard Thurman

Turning to Earth

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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

Seeing through the Beloved’s Eyes

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Borrow the Beloved’s eyes. Look through them and you’ll see the Beloved’s face everywhere. No tiredness, no jaded boredom…things you have hated will become helpers.
–  Jalaluddin Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks, We Are Three

To Bear in Mind the Universe

Just as parents care for their children, you should bear in mind the whole universe.
– Zen Master Dogen
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May I bear in mind all creatures with whom I share this life

Creating a Future

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The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination.
– John Schaar

Happy Easter!

As Psalm 118 tells us today,

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!

Happy Easter!
Happy Easter!

Seeking Darkness to Scatter Light

Today is Palm Sunday. It is a day when we hear familiar readings about the Passion of Jesus – a story of his last days on earth – the days that led up to his crucifixion.  We understand that Jesus walked willingly into the darkness.

I recently came across a lovely poem by Dan Turner entitled, What Kind of God. The last line of the poem expresses well Christ’s mission.

My God . . . seeking darkness . . . to scatter Light.
                      To scatter Light.

May we remember, when we find ourselves in the midst of darkness, that we, too, are called to scatter Light.

Morning light breaking though to scatter the darkness
Morning light breaking though to scatter the darkness

We Are Filled with Joy!

Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent. Like last week, our Responsorial Psalm gives us a phrase that we can hold with us throughout the week.

The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. 

– from Psalm 126

Nothing can fill my heart with joy like poppies can!!
Nothing can fill my heart with joy like poppies can!!