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Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot, Two Ways
There was a song that sprang to mind when I saw this challenge. It was popular in the sixties, and sung by Judy Collins. I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down, but still somehow It’s clouds illusions I recall.… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: One Shot, Two Ways”
Celebrating Nature through the Lens
From the time I first picked up a camera, I have celebrated nature through my lens. And nature has responded by teaching me some extraordinary lessons. – Dewitt Jones
Is Your Soul Alive?
Is your soul alive? How can you tell? If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you… Continue Reading “Is Your Soul Alive?”
Eternity in Nature
What nature delivers to us is never stale. Because what nature creates has eternity in it. – Isaac Bashevis Singer
Thoughts on Hope – 9
It was a chilly, overcast day when the horseman spied the little sparrow lying on its back in the middle of the road. Reining in his mount, he looked down and inquired of the fragile creature, “Why are you lying upside down like that?”… Continue Reading “Thoughts on Hope – 9”
Easter Friday – At the Edge
Today’s Easter Poem from Education for Justice is by the wonderful Irish poet John O’Donohue. At the Edge Sometimes, behind the lines Of words giving voice to the blue wind That blows across the amber fields Of your years, whispering the hungers Your dignity… Continue Reading “Easter Friday – At the Edge”
Our Extravagant Creator
The extravagant gesture is the very stuff of creation. – Annie Dillard Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
May We Bring Justice to the Earth this Advent
Today’s Advent quote is from the Gospel Acclamation, which is taken from Isaiah 45:8. Alleluia, Alleluia. Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior. Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Last Thankful Post from November
Gratitude is welcome in every season, but as we see out the month of November, here is one more “grateful” quote. Gratitude is heaven itself. – William Blake
Some Stories Are Worth Retelling!
The sun rises every morning. Yes, some stories are worth telling again and again. Thursday’s Responsorial Psalm is the Canticle of Zechariah (also known as the Benedictus – a blessing). We pray this every day as part of our Morning Prayer or Lauds. We… Continue Reading “Some Stories Are Worth Retelling!”
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