Blog — faith

Last week, I talked briefly about the stuff happening in Boston. My feelings have been really strong about this, but I needed an extra week to really come up with what I wanted to say. When huge tragedies occur like Boston, Sandy Hook, Columbine, 9-11, our collective conscious goes into panic mode.  We fixate on these ugly events as if somehow, knowing more information will explain the inexplicable.  As if every detail, every suspicion, every theory, every shot of the despair and carnage will somehow bring us closer to peace, cure the ache of loss, or make us feel safer....

  "May we break boundaries, tear down walls, and build on the foundation of goodness inside of each of us.  May we look past differences, gain understanding, and embrace acceptance.  May we reach out to each other, rather than resist.  May we be better stewards of the earth, protecting, nurturing and replenishing the beauties of nature.  May we practice gratitude for all we have, rather than complain about our needs.  May we seek cures for the sick, help for the hungy, and love for the lonely.  May we share our talents, give our time, and teach our children.  May we...