Tag Archives: Prayer
Thorny Flowers
It has been a weekend of pain and suffering, brought about by anger, violence and hatred. Las Vegas. Edmonton. Marseille. Before those, Charlottesville. London. Barcelona. How can we keep on inflicting pain and suffering on one another? We humans are … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Faith, Photography, Principles, Spirituality
Tagged Prayer, Sadness, Search
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A Paean To The Universe
Everything that exists is in perpetual motion, dancing to a certain rhythm that is the pulse beat of the universe. A cosmic symphony, if you will. A glorious hymn to all that there is. As the cosmic dance continues, planets … Continue reading
One More Gift ~ PEACE!
During my younger years, one of my favorite ‘little’ books was Dag Hammarskjöld’s Markings. He died too soon and was in a plane crash on his way to the Congo to broker peace talks between rebels and their government. Almost … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Life, Principles
Tagged Peace, Prayer
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Chance Events Are Actually God’s Grace
Some world views would have me believe that I am the product of some random events, that the Big Bang was a freak accident, one in a million possibility becoming real, that out of that fortuitous event all the galaxies … Continue reading
The Sound Of Silence
I love silence and I enjoy spending moments of silence. Given I choice, I would a quiet nature scene to a noisy and bustling mall. Sound is as natural to men as breathing. Life is richer because of music, laughter … Continue reading
Let It Be ~ Mary’s Fiat
“Let It Be” is one among my many favorite Beatles song. It was reportedly their break-up song. For me, the song is as much a Marian hymn as it is a hit pop song. For Mary, it was her Fiat … Continue reading
P.U.S.H.
Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them in reply, “What are you thinking in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son … Continue reading
The Call Of The Times
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, “Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he … Continue reading
For Better Decisions, Pray First.
Jesus went up to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles. ~ Luke 6:12-13 … Continue reading
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Tagged Prayer, Wisdom
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Here’s To A New Day
The tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ ~ Luke 18:13 The sun rose up again this morning … Continue reading