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If you’d like to support other monastic communities who produce a variety of goods then Monastery Greetings is a great online resource. I became aware of them about three years ago and since that time have made several orders. Their website boasts, “the website and catalog that sells only products from monasteries, religious communities and … Read more

I received a note from the Buddhist community at nearby Alfred, New York that the Dalai Lama will be visiting the University at Buffalo in September of this year. I hope to attend. I have read a few of the Dalai Lama’s books and I am delighted that I will be able to see him … Read more

Today I am filled with hope as I spotted the first robin of the spring time. Spring was my grandmother’s favorite season. I can still hear her voice as she delightfully announced the sighting of her first robin. This has been a relatively easy winter in western New York. Still it is always a delight … Read more

I was reading Steve Bogners’ blog, Catholicism, Holiness and Spirituality, this morning and came across a post for LaserMonks. A pastor friend of mine first recommended them to me several years ago. They have a great line of inks and toner and stand behind what they sell. Like other monastic communities their proceeds go to … Read more

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall, always.-Mahatma Gandhi Gospel living can seem quaint, idealistic and naive. This is one of my favorite … Read more

Most High, glorious God, enlighten the shadows of my heart, and grant unto me right faith, certain hope and perfect charity, sense and understanding, Lord, so that I may accomplish Thy holy and true mandate. This is one of my favorite Franciscan prayers. Enlighten the shadows of my heart and grant me a faith, hope … Read more

Today as I left work and was walking across the parking lot to my car I heard the sweet sound of Canada geese. My eyes misted up a bit and I gave thanks for hearing the sound of fellow aviators winging their way north. I looked to see if I could spot a flock and … Read more

I came across this poem saved in a file on my computer. It was good then and now. Away from the glow of city lightson a cloudless, moonless, nighthave you ever looked up at the shining starsand seen the space between?Have you ever seen the space between the stars?the dark from which they all emergedto … Read more

I came across a great blog in my surfing today and I’ve added it to my links. It’s called SisterBloggers. I’ve really enjoyed reading the posts. Lots of great insights from some very holy ladies. The sisters describe themselves, “Catholic Sisters, Episcopal Sisters, women in formation, those discerning a religious vocation and others who want … Read more

Pray-as-you-go, is daily prayer for your MP3 player. It’s beautiful. It’s from Jesuit Media Initiatives in Britain. Peace.