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A Sunset Is a Reminder
Friday’s Responsorial Psalm from Psalm 19 reminds us: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. Day pours out the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge.
The Real Voyage of Discovery
I have always appreciated this quote from Marcel Proust, and hope that I will always have the gift of fresh eyes, fresh ears, and a fresh heart.
Continuing the Theme of the Prophet Micah
The Persian Sufi Bayazid does not quote the Prophet Micah. Nonetheless, his words reflect the same meaning, and encourage us to live with generosity, compassion, and humility. The Friend of God has these three qualities: a generosity like that of the ocean, a compassion… Continue Reading “Continuing the Theme of the Prophet Micah”
Sometimes Poetry Is Preaching . . . Revisited
Preaching doesn’t always require many words. In fact, as St. Francis of Assisi once put it, “Preach always. When necessary use words.” And poets perhaps demonstrate this beauty and simplicity of preaching with words so well! Simply Wait You do not need to leave… Continue Reading “Sometimes Poetry Is Preaching . . . Revisited”
It’s Okay to Be Just a Drop in the Ocean
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. – Blessed Mother Teresa
God Offers the Beauty of the Sunset to All of Us, without Distinction
Tuesday’s Gospel reading is from Matthew 5:43-48. Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. This will prove that you… Continue Reading “God Offers the Beauty of the Sunset to All of Us, without Distinction”
Teach Me Your Paths, O Lord
Today I am sharing Sister Gervaise Valpey’s reflection on tomorrow’s reading for the 3rd Wednesday in Lent. Tuesday, Third Week of Lent March 13, 2012 Daniel 3: 25, 34-43; Matthew 1: 21-35 The reading from Daniel 3:25, 34-43 encourages us to delve deeper into our… Continue Reading “Teach Me Your Paths, O Lord”
Climb up to the Roof and Enjoy the Sunset
When before the beauty of a sunset or a mountain, you pause and exclaim, “Ah,” you are participating in divinity. – Joseph Campbell When you see a beautiful sunset on the way (especially in winter) it’s good to go up on the roof to… Continue Reading “Climb up to the Roof and Enjoy the Sunset”
Sometimes Poetry Is Preaching
This morning a poem by e.e. cummings provided a sense of gratitude. Timely, any time, but even more so this week of Thanksgiving. i thank You God for most this amazing day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream… Continue Reading “Sometimes Poetry Is Preaching”
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