Monthly Archives: February 2008

St. Drogo

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Don Watkins

Last week in Tempe, AZ I learned that St. Drogo is the patron saint of coffee and coffee houses. I’m indebted to Fr. John and the parishioners of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tempe for this information. I took a … Continue reading →

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Peace today

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Don Watkins

I got this in today’s mail. I thought it was worth posting.

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Power of Kindness

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Don Watkins

Friday morning I left my sister’s home in Tempe, AZ bound for Changing Hands bookstore to purchase some gifts for my children. It is my habit when out of town to remember those closest to me with a small gift. … Continue reading →

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Third Jesus

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Don Watkins

A couple of days ago I spied a title at Changing Hands bookstore that invited me to pick it up. On the bookshelf was a book written by Deepak Chopra. It’s title, “The Third Jesus,” really captivated me. I read … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on prayer

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Don Watkins

Yesterday, I wrote about what makes a monk. It was a popular post and even invited a response. I am a contemplative and maybe could even claim to be a mystic or at the very least attracted to mysticism. I … Continue reading →

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What is a monk?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Don Watkins

A couple of nights ago over dinner my brother-in-law asked exactly that, “what is a monk?”  I had to stop and think. I could get out, “a group of people who live apart.”  Monk comes from “monos” a Greek word … Continue reading →

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In the desert

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Don Watkins

Today I drove with my Mom from Tempe, AZ with my Mom down Route 60 south toward Florence, AZ. There was a monastery to see, a Greek Orthodox monastery at that. It is called St. Anthony’s Monastery. It is like … Continue reading →

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Bucket list

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Don Watkins

A couple of weeks ago I saw the movie Bucket List with my wife and daughter. It’s a great theme and it got me to thinking of some things I’d like to do before I can’t do them anymore.  In … Continue reading →

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The desert

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Don Watkins

I will lead you into the desert, and there I will speak to your heart.–Hosea 2:14 Tomorrow I will be traveling to Tempe, Arizona to visit my sister and brother-in-law. I’m grateful to be invited to their home for a … Continue reading →

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Counting the cost

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Don Watkins

I’ve been on the couch most of today. I’ve had a 24 hour virus. Chills, fever and a bit achey. Today was one of those lovely midwinter days where there were only high cirrus clouds and almost unrestricted sun. That’s … Continue reading →

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