For She has not scorned me in my suffering; She has not disregarded me in my affliction She has listened to my cry for help. I will tell my story over and over; I will keep all my promises. The poor will have food and be satisfied; all whoContinue reading “Psalm 22 (Final Part)”
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Compassion
beyond justice beyond forgiveness beyond mercy beyond benevolence Doing whatever it takes to relieve pain. Willing to allay fear of retribution tolerant understanding considerate comforting Making it so that the victim does not suffer and ache. Helping the offender to make amends and be restored. Compassion… needs to be sympathetic wants to be empathetic inducesContinue reading “Compassion”
Humility
“It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, Truth abides with justice. Humility never denies the truth… we are what we are, we must do what we must do. “What we have, we have from God, beauty, usefulness,Continue reading “Humility”
Righteous
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice for they will be filled[1] Advocating justice for all is virtuous activity, it transforms our society. Constantly promoting fairness, for the neglected and canceled, slakes the soul’s pursuit of accord. To serve the whole community, not only promotes common good, it aligns with the greater good.Continue reading “Righteous”
Persecuted
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven[1] Abandoned and marginalized, it’s difficult to bear bias, harder to endure injustice to suffer inequality. Thus, disregarded by blind eyes, marginalized, and abandoned the consigned, to the dung heap, hope for delayed gratification. Uprightness demands commitment, truth always asksContinue reading “Persecuted”
Peacemaker
Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God[1] Peace does not deliver justice… to make peace involves everyone’s sacrifice for the common good. Pacificism deescalates, submits right action as good will, and thus, promotes freedom from strife. Communion asks all get along – simply dwell non-competitively as neighbors not adversaries. ReconciliationContinue reading “Peacemaker”
Be the Change
“Let us change our lives, our minds and our hearts. Let us turn our affections from wrongdoing to God.” [i] To talk the talk, I must walk the walk To be transforming, I must embrace being transformed. Believe what I say, because it matches what I do. I empower when I transform, indeed when IContinue reading “Be the Change”
Helper (Psalm 72)
Endow our leaders with your justice, O God, our children with your righteousness. Judge your people in righteousness, and give the weak and vulnerable justice. Bestow on us the majesty of the mountains, and the fruition of the orchards. Defend the sick and wounded, and help our needy children Her radianceContinue reading “Helper (Psalm 72)”
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