Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Today on Holy Thursday we remember, not only the Last Supper, but also Jesus agonizing vigil in Gethsemane. So today’s poem from Education for Justice is by Mary Oliver. Gethsemane The grass never sleeps. Or the rose. Nor does the lily have a secret… Continue Reading “Gethsemane”
Today’s Lenten poem from Education for Justice is by Joyce Rupp. The Heart of Compassion Compassionate God, your generous presence is always attuned to hurting ones. Your listening ear is bent toward the cries of the wounded Your heart of love fills with tears… Continue Reading “The Heart of Compassion”
Poetry, art and music have the ability to open our hearts in a special way. This Lent I will be posting a poem that may help our Lenten reflections. Most of the poems can be found on the website: Education for Justice, http://www.educationforjustice.org. For… Continue Reading “The Poetry Nook – for Lent”
God always provides what we need, but we must be ready to open our eyes and see it. – The Midrash
According to Brother David Steindl-Rast, We are never more than one grateful thought away from peace of heart.
When we say “Grace” before we eat our Thanksgiving feast tomorrow, let us remember the words of Rabbi Herschel: By saying grace, we release the Divine sparks in our food.