Sharing the Ascension Experience
“They prefer a life caged in their precepts, in their compromises, in their revolutionary plans or in their [disembodied] spirituality.” So said Pope Francis in his remarks following the readings last Friday, he focused on the day’s Gospel, drawn from that according to St Matthew (11:16-19). There, Jesus compares the generation of his time to … Read more
Jesus is the light of the world! And this particular proclamation is one of the best examples of how the mission of Jesus resonates with sincere truth seekers everywhere and every when, for as the poet said: “We all warm ourselves before one hearth.” In the Gospel of John we are told: “In the beginning … Read more
Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you cannot control what you do. — Napoleon Hill (1883-1970) American author Fill your heart with loving aspirations and superior values and you will realize the requirements of this week’s qualities: Noble Enamoring. Peace, Jim ENAMORING Definition: filling with … Read more
Every heart that has beat strong and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world. — Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Scottish Poet It may seem a bit pretentious to Hope to be Munificent. But if we tone it down to an aspiration maybe we can still shoot for it. Everything takes us … Read more
The corporate media inundates us with poll results concerning the approval ratings of the first three Estates of the Realm. But what if a completely independent poll were conducted concerning the performance of the Fourth Estate, our illustrious press. I suspect that, if it were even possible to conduct such an “independent poll,” our press … Read more
When we align our objectives with the Divine will, when we strive for the attainment of a worthy goal, when we begin our work with a well defined plan, and when we have ability to work together with others effectively, we have already achieved the trajectory for success. For we know that “all things work … Read more
“The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head,” and so it is today for many of his followers. Despite all the warnings about the snares laid by moneylenders, despite the fact that gage mort is literally translated as a pledge to … Read more
In a real sense we become what we love and trust. — Stages of Faith, Dr. James W. Fowler, Author It is always a difficult thing for the mind to hold opposites in the mind at the same time. Liberal and conservative, justice and mercy, Stout and gentle are some examples. Nonetheless, we have the … Read more
The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it. — William James (1842-1910) Philosopher There is some confusion about how to be True to what. We know we have our own subjective realities; beliefs and experiences we may or may not share with others. But if (or since) one … Read more
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. — Anthony Robbins (1960-) Motivational Speaker In order to intervene as a Mediator one must have a larger perspective. Indeed all growth is a lesson in seeing the bigger picture. Our other quality this week is just the same. Happiness can be a … Read more