The Key to the Fourth Beatitude
Be connected with your most fundamental yearning. Visualize righteousness as a force field: an energy-charged sphere of holy presence…
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Not Dead but Risen (New Easter Poem by Polly Castor)
Like our Way-Shower, be vibrantly resuscitated, rejuvenated and reassured by your permanent coexistence with our Creator.
Agony (New Good Friday Poem by Polly Castor)
Forgiveness is always justified, even today when it looks so very dark and glowering…
The Touch of the Master’s Hand (poem by Myra Brook Welch)
‘Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But held it up with a smile.
Simplicity by Richard Rohr (book review with quotes)
Both my husband and I enjoyed this book by Richard Rohr, who is a Franciscan Priest much appreciated by contemporary protestants of all stripes. He is calling Christianity to re-examine business-as-usual which I think is a terribly good idea.
Fruits of the Spirit
Please join me in actively striving to think out from the singular, enlightened, divine Mind instead of our many, inferior, human ones.
Christmas Creche at the MET
I enjoyed seeing this immense, detailed creche, with all of its tiny vignettes.
Jerusalem Exhibit at the MET
The diverse faiths here actually got along much of the time, and their prosperous co-existance spawned one of the most creative periods in history.
Advent is the Name of That Moment
The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens.
Quotes about Philanthropy
If you are reading this with internet connectivity on an electronic device, you are in a position to help. Please express your gratitude and compassion in action and in practical deed.
Book Review: One Thousand Gifts
…her life was turned upside down and burst open by finding gratitude to God for the slightest little gifts all around her.
Bible Translation Resources
Good Bible translation and reference tools on websites, in apps, and books that I would recommend.
Write Your Own Response to a Psalm
In God’s grace there are no “ifs” or “buts”, no expiration dates, no measured share, no price to pay
24/7, in plentiful supply that never ends, God’s love abides. We need do no more than accept it.
Book Review: The Sermon on the Mount
For a refreshing look at the basic teachings of Christianity, I highly recommend this book.
Book Review: Gilead (& Quote About the Fifth Commandment)
This work of fiction requires some quiet, as well a slow pace, to take it in.
Multicultural Golden Rule
The Golden Rule is universal wisdom that we all could apply more seriously for our mutual benefit.