St. Francis of Assisi saw all creation as brother and sister and bearing the imprint of the Most High. That’s an abstract concept and not easily seen or even practiced. Tonight I heard a fellow speak of DNA and how we’re all comprised of the same elements. Not long ago while reading a book by Thich Nhat Hanh he spoke of looking deeply and seeing ancestors in each of us and all of us.
family
Memorial Day
The following came in an email from Jim Hein, SFO (Secular Franciscan Order)
The son-in-law of Anne Kramar, SFO, St. Clare Fraternity in Omaha has recently returned home from Iraq. His name is Jim; he is married to Anne’s daughter, Mary Jane. Jim and Mary Jane have three children, the oldest (boy) is graduating from High School this year. Jim was serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. Upon completion of his second tour he was called up for a third tour – it was the time period that the Federal Government put into effect the “stop loss” policy.
Random acts of senseless kindness
Today is the Feast of Pentecost. One of the stories from Fr. Bob’s homily today was taken from a real life event that occurred at Bakersfield College in California. Fr. Bob used the story to illustrate the powerful effect we have when we bless others.
Putting your money where your mouth is..
Believe it or not the White House opposes pay raises for our troops. Yeah, these are the same clowns who equate supporting the President with supporting the troops. The White House has supported tax breaks for the wealthy,
Our special friend
This morning soon after getting out of my bed I wandered out onto our enclosed porch. I looked out the windows and to my amazement an old friend
First walk
Tonight after dinner my wife and I decided to take a walk. It’s the first walk of this year.
A Separate Reality
Thirty-five years ago I read a book, Separate Reality by Carlos Castaneda. It was part of a freshman anthropology course I was taking at Oswego State College.
Built from scratch solar car
This is a really great idea hatched by some enterprising high school students and an adult in New Hampshire. It makes you wonder why we can’t solve dependence on middle east oil. You don’t think our politicians have sold us out do you? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0JNohHaqM4]
Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness is one of those movies you need to see.