Don 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
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
