Monthly Archives: January 2006

A headline in tonight’s Olean paper proclaimed that Secretary of State Rice has asked other governments around the world to cut off aid to the newly elected Hamas government in Palestine. Secretary Rice is a brilliant woman, she holds a … Continue reading →

I like Sister Joan Chittister. She’s a prophet. She’s got many fine books and has a weekly column in entitled “From Where I Stand” in the National Catholic Reporter. I read her posts frequently and this week she writes about … Continue reading →

This weekend has been busy. Our son plays college basketball and we were on the road to two away games. First night at State University College at Oswego and second at State University College at New Paltz. That’s almost over … Continue reading →

It is not thou that shapest God It is God that shapest thee. If then, thou art the work of God, Await the hand of the Artist who does All things in due season. Offer Him thy heart, Soft and … Continue reading →

We seek a world free of war and the threat of warWe seek a society with equity and justice for allWe seek a community where every person’s potential may be fulfilledWe seek an earth restored.–Friends Committee on National Legislation These … Continue reading →

“Perpetual quietness of heart. It is to have no trouble. It is never to be fretted or vexed, irritable or sore; to wonder at nothing that is done to me, to feel nothing done against me. It is to be … Continue reading →

Diane and I went to see “Glory Road” tonight and we weren’t disappointed. It’s a great movie with a great message. The majority of Americans alive today have no idea what our “separate but equal” society was like and what … Continue reading →

Yesterday was busy and I didn’t get much chance to think. Sometimes I allow the people at work to get on my case. Yesterday I let the accusation of one such person to leave me troubled for more than I … Continue reading →

It has been said of St. Francis of Assisi that he looked at the world while standing on his head. Which is to say that his view of life and living was upside down to view of most of the … Continue reading →