be prepared be aware be ready be available Doing whatever it takes to be present. Willing to provide comfort and consolation. welcoming helpful gentle pleasant Making it so that the stranger feels at home and at ease. Creating space for neighbor to sense warmth and kindness. hospitality needs to be generous wants to be kindContinue reading “Hospitality”
Category Archives: Companion
Do You Love Me?
1a retelling of John 21: 15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Peter, “Simon, would you die for me as I died for you?” Lord, I would give you anything you ask for.” Jesus said, “Share my Way.” A little later, Jesus asked, “Simon, would you stand in harm’s way for me?” “Lord, youContinue reading “Do You Love Me?”
Do You Love Me?
1a retelling of John 21: 15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Peter, “Simon, would you die for me as I died for you?” Lord, I would give you anything you ask for.” Jesus said, “Share my Way.” A little later, Jesus asked, “Simon, would you stand in harm’s way for me?” “Lord, youContinue reading “Do You Love Me?”
Independence
Truth is trustworthy – we the people uphold freedom and liberty Freedom pursues harmony… Liberty seeks peace… Serving the common good Fulfills needs and satisfies wants in the pursuit of happiness. Inalienable rights suggest a greater good to behold with attentive awareness. Freedom kindly submits… Liberty graciously responds… Startingly submission involves initiative with detachment. HeartilyContinue reading “Independence”
Independence
Truth is trustworthy – we the people uphold freedom and liberty Freedom pursues harmony… Liberty seeks peace… Serving the common good Fulfills needs and satisfies wants in the pursuit of happiness. Inalienable rights suggest a greater good to behold with attentive awareness. Freedom kindly submits… Liberty graciously responds… Startingly submission involves initiative with detachment. HeartilyContinue reading “Independence”
Independence
Truth is trustworthy – we the people uphold freedom and liberty Freedom pursues harmony… Liberty seeks peace… Serving the common good Fulfills needs and satisfies wants in the pursuit of happiness. Inalienable rights suggest a greater good to behold with attentive awareness. Freedom kindly submits… Liberty graciously responds… Startingly submission involves initiative with detachment. HeartilyContinue reading “Independence”
Reflection
i see my outlook in the water’s Reflection i pause and linger listening in Contemplation awed by vision’s breadth unlike a mirror the Wind plays with the image rippling with clarity squinting i focus the Image and Likeness realized restores fluency in peace i settle to Ruminate the appearance chewing on insight’s cud it isContinue reading “Reflection”
Lighthouse
On life’s way, there are many ports, our destiny is a journey with stop-overs and passing-throughs. Some places I have to be… and others I want to make On the way, I hug the shoreline, keeping watch that the coast is clear, letting the current carry me. The lessons learned while a sea… make possibleContinue reading “Lighthouse”
Remember
To dismember injures and rips us asunder, to remember submits and restores by healing. The disconnect disrupts creating division, to remember unites and enhances the bond. Clichés are empty words formulas are hopeless, to remember enjoins and creates communion. With wonder detachment fosters transformation, to remember renews and assures commitment. Yes, membership outlasts the emptinessContinue reading “Remember”
Communion of Saints
The saint’s path is not a road of social prestige. The disciple’s routine does not scintillate the world. What is the Church of God? A living promise of her Founder to be with her all days unto the end of time. “It is of the Holy Spirit It is the Kingdom of God. It isContinue reading “Communion of Saints”
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