Rhythm of God
I saw this quote tonight on a sweatshirt and I really liked it. I hope it works for you too. “When you lose the rhythm of the drumbeat of God, you are lost from the peace and rhythm of life.”…
What kind of hearing?
Thich Nhat Hanh’s quote from the other day has gotten me to thinking again about its similarities and the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the work of St. Francis of Assisi. “Many of us claim to be disciples of the…
Do we have a democracy?
“It is no exaggeration to say that democratic society is founded on a kind of faith: on the conviction that each citizen is capable of, and assumes, complete political responsibility. Each one not only broadly understands the problems of government…
Theme change
The theme change has a Marian character to it. I’ve been thinking a lot about Our Lady and I love the color blue. The two go together for me. Blue is also one of my favorite colors. Blue and Green…
Professions and Vocations
Today, three more of our fraternity made their profession as Secular Franciscans. It was great to see the emotion and the support of family, friends from our fraternity and the friars present. It was a reminder of my own profession…
Calming the Fearful Mind
Many of us claim to be disciples of the Buddha, of Jesus Christ, of Mohammed, but we don’t listen to their teachings. Hatred cannot overcome hatred. Violence cannot overcome violence. The Bible, the Koran, the Torah, and the Sutras teach…
A grateful heart
Today was a day filled with apprehension. Ever since I was a little boy and traveled to the Buffalo International Airport with my father, I have had a fascination with flying. Coupled with my enthusiasm for flying is an active…
Slipping the surly bonds of earth..
Tomorrow afternoon I get to go flying in a Cessna Skyhawk after over a year out of the cockpit. There has been negative press lately about general aviation pilots following the tragic accident of Cory Lidle in New York City.…
Thoughts
I’ve found myself not looking forward to work and instead looking for a new direction in my life. I used to really look forward to work. I liked my work. Now, it seems to be not as rewarding and I…
Prayer request
My daughter is enduring a difficult time in her college career and is questioning if she belongs at her current college. Any of us who have endured college can understand the quandary students face at times trying to balance reasonable…