Bogey man
Yesterday, President Bush told a reporter that he gave up golf to be in solidarity with the parents of loved ones who had been killed in Iraq. Soldiers, Sailors, Air Force and Marines who’ve been killed in an un-necessary and…
Enabling a paradigm change
We need a revolution in the United States. Barack Obama is giving voice to populism the likes of which is refreshing and a change from business as usual. Hilary Clinton and John McCain represent the old order. In the midst…
Pentecost
Today was the Feast of Pentecost. At Mass today Fr. Lou’s homily was about the Holy Spirit and about how much of theology is spent on Jesus and God the Father, but almost nothing on the Holy Spirit. He drew…
Latarian Milton
This little boy did a very dangerous thing. He stole a car. But, he is one of the most adorable children I’ve ever seen. I love to hear his seven year old logic when confronted by the authorities. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcoL1fSyFAo]
Samba pa ti
I love Carlos Santana. In addition to Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison and George Benson he is one of my favorites. His music has an ethereal quality quite unlike anyone else I’ve ever heard. I hope you enjoy this Youtube video…
Unfit to govern
On April 21, 2008, Senator Hilary Clinton while appearing on Keith Olberman’s program said that if Iran were to attack Israel with nuclear weapons the United States would retaliate massively with nuclear weapons. This sort of outrageous thinking is what…
Power made perfect
Lately I’ve been discouraged a great deal. Gasoline prices are rising nearly everyday and we seem powerless to stop it. As a person who needs to travel or provide transport for others this means more than temporary discomfort. Add to…
Recession
I noticed that when driving on the New York State Thruway that driver’s were actually obeying the speed limit. Even the big trucks were slowed down. I normally get passed a lot and this time it didn’t happen much. Despite…
The great way
As I traveled this weekend I listened again to Wayne Dyer’s, “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your LIfe.” The chapter of the Tao Te Ching which Dr. Dyer spoke of that really caught my attention was the 30th. Of all things,…
Home again
I’m home again after two days at Stella Maris Retreat in Skaneateles, New York. It was the annual meeting of the Kateri Tekakwitha Region Secular Franciscan Order. I’m humbled to be a member, much less a minister of our local…