The opposite of hope is cynicism. The opposite of trust is selfishness. Hope is not “what’s in it for me”. Trust is not quid pro quo, cynicism demands loyalty, without mitigation, requiring suspicion and scorn, bullying with blind compliance. We trust in the “vision”, dreams, do indeed, come true and we rest assured, poised inContinue reading “Cynicism”
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Good
God, We need to see, what you see, in order to hear, what you hear. For, it is with you, we can be good. God, Still our being and calm our hearts, as we accommodate the common good. For, it is with you, we can do good. God, Give us the grace to embrace theContinue reading “Good”
IV The Emperor
(based on Meditations on the Tarot by Anonymous) Submit freely and reflect Revelation. Renounce self-serving opinion, embrace the supreme Truth. “The Spirit of God was hovering, over a formless and empty earth” [1] the void – God made a space without his presence. The Emperor has pure authority… not with the spoils of the rod,Continue reading “IV The Emperor”
Acceptance
Oh God, I have a sneaking suspicion about the direction my life is moving, and the path I am walking; and to be honest, I’m a bit apprehensive about what is ahead. To be clear, I’m not asking for You to intervene; nor, am I suggesting that my life be easier. I just want toContinue reading “Acceptance”
Empower
God, Help us recognize our failings and forgive us our faults. Give us the grace to resist the influence of affluence. God, Bestow on us the blessing of resting assured in the comfort of your compassion. God, We treasure the opportunity to serve wholly, and we look forward toContinue reading “Empower”
Magis
Disciplined imagination reflects God’s reflection. When I was a child, reward and punishment was activity’s pivot. When caught breaking the rules, absolution was sought through atonement and reparation. As a reflecting adult, compassion and sacrifice mirrors Divine mercy. The Beatitudes rule, communion is achieved through submission and grace. Common good relies on justice and seeksContinue reading “Magis”
Goodness
My God, Why do good things happen to bad people? The common good protects and serves but objectifies. My God, Why do bad things happen to good people? The common good provides law and order but judges without compassion My God, How can I be indifferent regardless ofContinue reading “Goodness”
Unreasonable
The opposite of faith is reason. The opposite of belief is pride. Faith is not proof or fact. Belief is not rule or law, reason expands our understanding, for the social organization, providing story for history, and context for the common good. We believe in the “unseen”, sincere prayer and seeking, confides the Truth withContinue reading “Unreasonable”
A Mother’s Love (Psalm 61)
Dear Mother, hear my cry; listen to my prayer. I call to you, my heart aches; give me peace and equanimity. You are my safe harbor, protect me and shield me. I long to rest assured in your presence and relax in the harmony of creation. I will keep myContinue reading “A Mother’s Love (Psalm 61)”
xx Judgement
based on “Meditations on the Tarot” by Anonymous God’s will is our peace, not in passing away, rather, in the greater good of restoration “… your dead will live, their bodies will rise let those who dwell in the dust wake up and shout for joy…”[1] Made possible with reparation, life after death is notContinue reading “xx Judgement”
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