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Spiritual

Franz Jaegerstaetter beatification

10/17/2007 by Don

On Friday, October 26, Franz Jaegerstaetter, an Austrian conscientious objector during World War II, will be beatified. I have written about Franz in the past and he continues to be a person of interest for me. He was light in a sea of darkness. More information from PaxChristi USA.

Categories Spiritual Tags conscientious objector, Franz Jaegerstaetter, Peace, war

Feast day

10/04/2007 by Don

Today is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Categories Spiritual Tags contemplative, Franciscan, Philosophy, Social Justice 2 Comments

Three eared rabbits and such

10/04/2007 by Don

One of my best friends told me today he preferred to read about the three eared rabbit and less about Iraq. I haven’t seen my dear three eared friend in a couple of months which makes me wonder if he’s been eaten by one of the darned cats in our neighborhood.

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Categories Spiritual Tags Ahimsa, conscientious objector, contemplative, Gandhi, non-violence, Peace, Philosophy, Satyagraha, Social Justice 1 Comment

Gettin deep..

09/30/2007 by Don

There’s an expression in my part of the world, “gettin’ deep” which literally means the baloney is on overload. Today in a story reported on Huffington Post, John McCain says he’d prefer a Christian president since this nation was founded on Christian principles.

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Categories Spiritual Tags Christian, contemplative, Iraq, Kucinich, McCain, Politics, president, Social Justice

Dear Mr. President

09/23/2007 by Don

Powerful video from Pink. No words can describe what you are about to see and hear. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DEh0eSpNvY]

Categories Spiritual Tags conscientious objector, contemplative, family, Iraq, kindness, Philosophy, Politics, Social Justice 2 Comments
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