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I’ve just returned from a Cyprian Consiglio Concert at St. Bonaventure University Chapel. Cyprian is in our area for a contemplative retreat week that is occurring at Mt. Irenaeus, Franciscan Mountain Retreat. Cyprian’s music is more than religious. It is an invitation to mysticism. His music draws on Sufi, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian traditions. He … Read more

This comes from Mark Mossa’s “You Duped Me Lord”. I think it’s very funny. I hope it makes you smile.YOU DUPED ME LORD: Do a Little Dance . . . Technorati Tags:stephen colbert, humor

Pax et lux Technorati Tags:guantanamo bay, suicides, detainees, compassion

Another great story from Plain Foolish. Peace. Just Plain Foolish: A fable for today Technorati Tags:rumi, st.francis, crusades, spirit

I’d like to recommend a book I read on vacation a couple of years ago. It’s a great read and you might like it for some light reading. It’s called Father Joe: The Man Who Saved My Soul. If you’re only going to read one book this summer I’d recommend this one. Peace. Technorati Tags:father … Read more

Today was Trinity Sunday. Fr. Bob’s homily was of course about the Trinity. This is a difficult concept to grasp. Bob spent some time telling us how the concept of the trinity was difficult for the apostles. The idea of God in three persons has always been very abstract for me. I can’t really get … Read more

I was reading today’s gospel in the lectionary, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” In … Read more

Kenny G. is one of my favorite artists and this is one of my favorite Kenny G. compositions. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Peace. Technorati Tags:kenny g, beth rodergas, one more time

I read about Mr. Berg’s reaction to the news that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi had been killed and his son’s death avenged. The reporters covering the story got a different reaction from Mr. Berg than the one they expected. Quaker Agitator: Role model. Technorati Tags:michael+berg peace forgiveness

I came across this quote from Henri Nouwen. I like it. I hope it resonates for you also. “Hospitality … means primarily the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can … Read more