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Miracles According to Einstein
There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. -Albert Einstein
What Is the Source of a True Smile?
The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding. – Thich Nhat Hanh Peace is Every Step
Why Are We Content to Simply Wait for Heaven?
We are reminded by Henry David Thoreau to be attentive now: Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” And Catherine of Siena, the Dominican Saint, said centuries before him that, All the way to heaven is heaven.” Why wait?!
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”
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