Silence
Today I spent some time appreciating the beautiful simplicity of silence. I began my day with a run of 4.5 miles. Last week I wrote of “running for peace.” There is a silence in those early morning runs. The awareness…
The gang that couldn’t shoot straight
Interesting to read that the Bush Administration is chiding the Maliki administration for “botching” the hanging of Saddam’s half brother. In a war known for its surgical air-strikes and smart weaponry killing your fellow man can get messy as it…
Liminal Space
I came across a blog tonight in a search for Albert Nolan with a message that really resonates for me. I wanted to share it with you and hope that you are enlightened by the message. “Tis a gift to…
The Lord is my Guardian
I got an extra day off this weekend due to the Martin Luther King Observance. I spent part of my day driving to Abbey of the Genesee. One of my good friends had remarked that her mother would love to…
Inspired Psychedelia
Today, I rolled out of bed at 10:00 am. Mt. Irenaeus is about a forty minute drive from my home. I had a decision to make and at first I was tempted to roll over and take a break this…
Letter to Senator Boxer
This is a great letter and post from PlainFoolish. I hope you take the time to go there and read it. Let us pray that reason wins over delusion.
Of the people
“that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people,…
When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Go Shopping
I received this meditation in an email today and I thought its content is powerful. I hope you agree. Peace. Meditations for God’s Peaceful People by Karen Horst Cobb This week’s Meditation: When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Go…
Awaiting on you all
Tonight I used one of my Christmas gift certificates and purchased George Harrison’s “Concert for Bangladesh” album. George Harrison was my favorite Beatle. I thought he was the most mystical. The Concert for Bangaladesh originally occurred August 1, 1971. I…
Eisenhower
I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.–Dwight D. Eisenhower