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
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
