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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.

There was a richness in the readings at Mass today that I find difficult not to comment on. From the first reading, Genesis 9:8-15. God says to Noah that never again shall he destroy the earth with a flood. His covenant is with Noah and his descendants. That’s us. We’re all descended from Noah it … Read more

Yesterday I attended Mass. The first reading was from Isaiah. I love Isaiah. The reading was from Isaiah 58:1-9. It really resonated with me and that reading is one of my favorites in the entire Bible. It really hits the nail on the head with regard to fasting. It’s Lent and many people are giving … Read more

Today I called my daughter who is a college freshman to congratulate her on a report of exceptional grades. She had just “aced” her midterm in history. While we were on the phone she told me that she had been thinking of me as she participated in a religion class she is taking. Curious about … Read more

I was reading the news tonight and it appears that President Bush will be laying a wreath at the Gandhi memorial in India. It’s ironic that the apostle of pre-emptive war is laying a wreath at the memorial to a man who symbolized non-violence. I was one of the many people who wrote tirelessly to … Read more