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Two regular readers of this blog have suggested that I read Aldous Huxley. One went so far as to name a book. I think that means I should read “Perennial Philosophy” by Huxley. Paula says Thomas Merton mentions Huxley in Seven Storey Mountain. It’s been 27 years since I read the book from cover to … Read more

“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment…” That’s today’s gospel. I remember an earlier post I had on “Just War”. This is what Jesus said, … Read more

A reader left a comment on a post I had written in January. At the time I stated that I was uncomfortable killing anything and that even taking the life of a little field mouse that had wandered into our home bothered me. The reader left a link a human mouse trap. Click here for … Read more

It’s time for a new look and maybe fresh ideas. I got in another 5 mile run this morning. When I first awoke, the idea of running five miles didn’t appeal to me. Good habits are difficult to break. I drove to the track, walked from my car to the running surface and slowly jogged … Read more

Another great post from Plain Foolish. I love what is being said here and I remember having many of the same thoughts about the Russians. Now, we here the same hatred and prejudice being preached about Arabs, Iranians, Iraqis etc. They are now the acceptable scape goats. Just Plain Foolish: Peace and “holiness” Technorati Tags:peace, … Read more

I came across an interesting site. It might interest you also. It’s an online personality test. You can get there by clicking here. According to the test I’m a benevolent idealist. My wife just laughed and said I was an old son of a pup. Peace.

Jeff’s comment about Father Joe got me to thinking of another book that I read last year. In fact I purchased it in Portland, Oregon in early June of last year as a high school graduation present. It’s entitled, “Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation.” by Parker Palmer. I’ve read or … Read more

I’m a user and advocate for OpenOffice. Here is a great site with lots of help for users of OpenOffice. Click here for OpenOffice.org Training, Tips and Ideas. It’s a great product and an even greater price. Peace. Technorati Tags:openoffice, productivity software, open source

This came to me in an email from the Merton Foundation. “Prayers and sacrifice must be used as the most effective spiritual weapons in the war against war, and like all weapons they must be used with deliberate aim: not just with a vague aspiration for peace and security, but against violence and against war. … Read more

This morning I got up at 5:20 am. I try to run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and occasionally on other days as well. This morning I got in a five mile run. It’s a great way to stay in shape and it’s a contemplative time for me as well. During the run I began … Read more