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“The only way to get rid of misconceptions about contemplation is to experience it. One who does not actually know, in his own life, the nature of this breakthrough and this awakening to a new level of reality cannot help…
Thursday night I gathered with two friars, three secular franciscans and two St. Bonaventure University students to present and evening that was entitled, “Prayer, fasting and almsgiving in a Modern World.” The group of us are part of an outreach…
Today as I was reading one of the internet blogs I came across a powerful presentation prepared and programmed by a young lady from the United States. Her work gives me hope for the future. It’s entitled Peace takes Courage.…
Just a few minutes ago I received an email from my friend Brother Joe. The content of his email was about an initiative that has positive implications for all of us. All around the world we’re concerned with global warming…
Reading the newspapers today and listening to cable television provides little in the way of journalism. Most of what I see are Republican talking points being broadcast. Thank God for blogs and bloggers. Today, there is a very funny segment…
Today’s Gospel is one of my favorites. The woman caught in the act of adultery is brought before Jesus. According to Mosaic law her sentence is sentence is death by stoning. Instead of rebuking her Jesus turns the world upside…
In the first reading of today’s Eucharist there is a quote that really means a lot to me, “I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts.” In some circles in the United States these days…
This week our area will have a renowned peace activist visiting. Fr. Daniel Berrigan who gained fame in the 1960’s for his opposition to the Vietnam war along with the late Thomas Merton will be visiting Alfred State University in…
I mentioned in my bio that I’m an educator. More specifically I’m the technology director for a K-12 school system. In that capacity and in my business I am exposed to technological advances on regular basis. Last night I was…
I’ve been invited to attend a three day retreat that’s focus is on Franciscan peacemaking. I’ll be traveling eleven or twelve hours by car to attend this event at the invitation of a friend who is a friar from nearby…