“Remember that mindsets can not be changed through force and coercion. No idea can ever be forcibly thrust upon any one.” Pervez Musharraf Three of the Gospels tell the same story. It is a story about a person who comes to Jesus asking how to share in everlasting life. Jesus refers them first to theContinue reading “Coercion vs Persuasion”
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On Being Catholic
“Id teneamus, quod ubique, quod semper, quod ab omnibus creditum est; hoc est etenim vere proprieque catholicum.” (We hold that which has been believed everywhere, always, and of all people: for that is truly and properly Catholic.) The Rule of Faith as given by St Vincent of Lerins People sometimes wonder how we can call ourselvesContinue reading “On Being Catholic”
Unity
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” JK Rowling How beautiful it would be if we could be a country that felt as united as our name implies: United States. Our union was threatened almost daily over the last four years of the previous administration. It willContinue reading “Unity”
Follow Your Conscience
“The only tyrant I accept in this world is the ‘still small voice’ within me. And even though I have to face the prospect of being a minority of one, I humbly believe I have the courage to be in such a hopeless minority.” Mahatma Gandhi As I listen to President Biden calling on membersContinue reading “Follow Your Conscience”
A Weight Has Lifted
“Oh, the joys of those who walk not after the advice of the wicked…” Psalm 1: 1 For the last several days I have been testing my feelings. I notice a lightness and realize it is as if a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Yet, there is still something that feels restrained, asContinue reading “A Weight Has Lifted”
ECC Statement on Racism
Our nation is in desperate need of racial healing and transformation. The healing process cannot begin until the truth of our country’s past and present sins are confronted. As people of Christian faith, we acknowledge and renounce both past and present dehumanizing, oppressive, abusive, enslaving, violent and lethal actions and inactions against African American communities.Continue reading “ECC Statement on Racism”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“The edifice that produces beggars needs restructuring” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day of remembrance I find myself listening to speeches given years ago and find them relevant for today. Go to the YouTube video for two of them HERE. I suggest you join me in hearing Dr. King’s words again. His wordsContinue reading “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Sunday
“Alleluia! Praise the Most High, all you nations; glorify God, all you peoples, for God’s love is strong, God’s faithfulness is eternal.” Psalm 117 It is Sunday. It is a day to remember that God is Creator. It is a day to remember that God calls us to freedom out of all the things thatContinue reading “Sunday”
The Enemies of Peace
“When I was in trouble I called to you, Most High, and you answered me. Save me from liars and deceivers!” Psalm 120: 1 The psalms are a wonderful source for reflection and prayer. Our human dispositions have not changed that much since they were written. Psalm 120 is titled “Enemies of Peace” in myContinue reading “The Enemies of Peace”
Christian Violence? NO!
“Since the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it.” Matthew 11: 12 What Christian people do not seem to understand when they read their bibles is that once Christ Jesus came, representing the exact disposition of God toward creation, we canContinue reading “Christian Violence? NO!”
