Category Archives: Human Rights
The Lord Is Risen
Before the four Gospels were written, there was was the Gospel of nature. Nature, with her beauty and constant transformation, Show us the magnificence and reality of the Resurrection. Today, I simply let the grandeur of nature speak to me … Continue reading
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Tagged Easter, Poetry
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A Personal Mission Statement
The poor always hope that today will be better than yesterday, And tomorrow better yet than today. We are all poor one way or another, Praying for the fulfillment for what is lacking in life. There has never been as … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Human Rights
Tagged Generosity, Grace, Poetry, Prayer
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Praying for the Persecuted
Today is the feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. He was stoned to death by a mob led by a young man named Saul. Today I pause to think about and pray for all those who are being … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing good, Fidelity, Suffering
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The Centurion and His Slave
A Centurion, his slave and Jesus. They were all part of the scene in the Holy Land during the First Century, specifically around the town of Capernaum in Galilee. The Centurion crosses social boundaries and shows care and concern for … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Change
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Pain and Suffering in Life
My thoughts constantly stray to Brittany Meynard. Her dying will surely spark wider and more serious conversations on assisted dying, euthanasia and suicide. Many have sympathized with her and expressed admiration for her decision and action. There are those who … Continue reading
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Tagged Fidelity, Suffering
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Elections
I am up and off early this morning to serve at the polls. I am inspired to do this civic and Christian duty where the voiceless get to be heard, the powerless get to exert some power and those in … Continue reading
Is the Good News Always Disruptive?
“When I gave food to the poor, people called me a saint. When I asked why are they poor, people called me a communist.” Dom Helder Paulo Câmara, Archbishop of Olinda and Recife, Brazil Since her earliest beginnings, the Church has … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings
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My Brothers and My Sisters.
If people would only see others as their brothers or sisters, there would be less prejudice and hatred in this world. Wars will cease and violence against others will stop. If we would only see every woman as our mother … Continue reading
Bless the Children
We live in the greatest age the world has ever known. The Age of Information. The Age of Science and Technology. New and even more amazing marvels are created and launched everyday: smart phones, smart homes, cars and planes that … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Human Rights, Life
Tagged Doing good, Forgiveness, Hope, Humility, Suffering
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Groanings on a Monday Morning
I recall a mental exercise we had with Fr. Decaestecker in our Metaphysics class. If I had just one arm and one foot, would I still be a human being? Yes, for these missing extremities do not define my essence … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Sadness, Wisdom
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