Mattie Stepanek
I just caught the end of segment on tonight’s “Larry King Show” about a truly gifted advocate for peace. I remember seeing him on television programs but never spent much time paying attention to what he had to say. Today…
Go into the whole world
Today’s Gospel from St. Mark states, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” That’s a tall order. That’s every creature not just every man or woman. How do I proclaim the Gospel to every creature?…
More Light: Holocaust Memorial Day
Paula has a picture and thoughts about the Holocaust. We need to always remember the Holocaust and the kind of thinking that led to it. Much of this same thinking is prevalent in the world today. The dehumanization of races…
Sanctuary
“To seek approval is to have no resting place, no sanctuary. Like all judgment, approval encourages a constant striving. It makes us uncertain of who we are and of our true value. Approval cannot be trusted. It can be withdrawn…
There was no needy person among them
I was asked to do the first reading today at Mass. It is one of my favorite readings. I’m often impressed with the timeliness of all of the daily readings. “There was no needy person among them, for those who…
What is pacifism?
Yesterday, Brother Jonathan asked me in a comment if I was a pacifist. I couldn’t answer that immediately until I did some dictionary work and even some pondering. Today I’m more sure but not positive I have a definitive answer.…
Recommended reading
While I was at Mt. Saviour Monastery this week I purchased a book. I haven’t finished reading it yet, but I will soon. I recommend it to anyone who reads this blog. It is Illuminated Life: Monastic Wisdom for Seekers…
Montreal
Yesterday, we arrived in Montreal, Quebec for a couple of days vacation. I’d never been here before and neither had my wife. It is a lovely city and it’s filled with much to see. The people are very friendly and…
Bumper Stickers
On Tuesday morning I spied a bumper sticker that made me look twice. It’s timely commentary and I ordered four of them. If you’d like a bumper sticker like mine here is the link, On Earth Peace. Technorati Tags:peace, bumper…
The real world
I’ve returned from two days of retreat at Mt. Saviour Monastery. It was a rich experience. They have a great bookstore but much of what I read wasn’t really what I needed. I just wanted to come again and experience…