Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
We can learn whatever we need in nature because we are part of nature. Human beings are part of Creation. We live by the same laws as all of nature. – Anne Wilson-Schaef, Native Wisdom for White Minds
Something precious is lost if we rush headlong into the details of life without pausing for a moment to pay homage to the mystery of life and the gift of another day. – Kent Nerburn
People usually say, “The sky is the limit.” I believe the sky is just the beginning. – Author unknown.
May peace be on our lips and in our hearts at Christmas and all through the year.
And as we hope for peace in this New Year, it bears repeating: I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to [all]! – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,… Continue Reading “On the Eleventh Day of Christmas”
I light candles this Christmas Candles of joy, despite all sadness, Candles of hope where despair keeps watch. Candles of courage where fear is ever present, Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days, Candles of grace to ease heavey burdens. Candles of love to inspire… Continue Reading “On the Tenth Day of Christmas”
Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. – Helen Steiner Rice
The Star of Joy And every time I feel the shine I am called to follow it to sing it to live it . . . – Macrina Wiederkehr
I will light candles this Christmas Candles of joy, despite all sadness, Candles of home where despair keeps watch, Candles of courage where fear is ever present, Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days, Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens, Candles of love to… Continue Reading “On the Sixth Day of Christmas”