Lessons about love from a dying friend
Not long ago my friend F- received a terminal diagnosis. He didn’t know very much about his disease, so he went to the library and checked out a medical book about it… read further at:
Being at Peace
As I continue to recover from a long two-day journey I am thankful
I am thankful for my sweet wife and partner in life, love, and ministry
I am thankful for dear friends who offered an evening of reflection, stories, and laughter
I am thankful for a very dear Sister and our electronic conversation today
I am also thankful for a silly puppy who reminds me that it is time for bed
Thomas Merton’s words from his Collected Poems ring so true
Perhaps I am stronger than I think.
This is my prayer for my Dad, for Denise, for me, and for those whom I love
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“At every stage in human history, music has been a catalyst for change, challenging conventions and conveying coded messages—or, not infrequently, delivering blunt, unambiguous ones. It has given voice to individuals and groups denied access to other platforms for expression, so much so that, in many times and places, freedom of song has been as important as freedom of speech, and far more controversial.”—Ted Gioia
The sun has long ago set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
After a long, two-day journey, Pixie and I are back home
The past week has been stressful with hospitals, rehab facilities, and trying to help Dad navigate the system
And Lord, thank you for keeping me safe on roads filled with angry and inconsiderate drivers
Words cannot express how thankful I am for my dear wife and partner in faith and life, Denise
As she continues to help Dad, my prayer is that he will regain his strength
I am also thankful for two dear friends who were planning on spending the evening with us on their way to a funeral
Dinner was ready for me, along with wonderful conversation
Now as my incredibly sleepy eyes grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“With forests in danger
I vow with all beings
to raise hell with the people responsible
and slash my consumption of trees.”
—Robert Aitken
“Beloved Community: A society that appreciates that people possess an abundance of creativity, talent, initiative, energy, and resourcefulness to serve the greater good. A village that energizes and communicates peoples’ worth and potential so clearly that they come to see it in themselves. A place where neighbors join together to protect dignity and create peace; where we embrace one another in the fullness of life and discover the miracles of love.”—Robert Ferrell
Verse of the day
The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.
– Joel 2:31
Voice of the day
We advance to live on the moon, Slaughtering our world behind us.
– Leo Connellan, “To War Dead” (1967)
Prayer of the day
God, sanctify the Earth and purge us of war, violence, greed, and selfishness.
The sun has set and the Vesper Lights flicker and glow
It has been a challenging week, Lord
Yet in the midst of challenges there have been so many blessings
The blessings of dear friends who are family
The blessings of those who understand the difficulties we face
The ones who love and are praying for us and for my Dad
The wonderful opportunities to simply Be Still
To Be Still in the midst of your creation
Now as my eyelids grow heavy
I lift this humble prayer to you
Dona Nobis Pacem
Grant Us Peace
A wee prayer from the heart of your Padre…
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”—Arthur O’Shaughnessy
| Verse of the day No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. – John 15:13 |
| Voice of the day I learned that we serve ourselves best when we serve others first. – Martin Sheen |
| Prayer of the day God of love, bring us back to you, Send your Spirit to make us strong in faith and active in good works. – Prayer for Active Good Works |
