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The Wisdom of Henry David Thoreau
The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on fruits, can be preserved only by the most delicate handling. – Henry David Thoreau, Walden
Healing Light
How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all of its beauty? It felt the encouragement of Light against its being; otherwise we all remain too frightened. Hafiz, translated by Daniel Ladinsky, Love Poems from God
Extravagant Generosity
Being extravagantly generous is an enchanting way to become holy and Godlike, for God is awesomely extravagant — as is revealed by even a casual glance at creation. – Edward Hays, The Great Escape Manual bolinas_may_2014_032
Where Do You Stand Today?
Look at your feet. You are standing in the sky. When we think of the sky, we tend to look up, but the sky actually begins at the earth. – Diane Ackerman
As We Enter this New Year
As we enter this New Year, let us be open – with joy – to the mystery of how our lives will unfold. There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly. – Margaret Fuller
The Feast of the Holy Family
From today’s second reading, Colossians 3: Let the message of Christ, in all its richness, find a home with you. Teach each other, and advise each other, in all wisdom. With gratitude in your hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God;… Continue Reading “The Feast of the Holy Family”
O Rex Gentium – O King of Nations
O King of the Nations and Desire of the all, you are the Cornerstone who makes both one. O come and save the creatures whom you fashioned out of clay. – source of translation unknown
O Oriens – O Dayspring
O Rising Dawn, brightness of the Light Eternal and Son of Righteousness, O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death. – source of translation unknown
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