Category Archives: Etheree

There is a deep chasm where the wind drowns out the voices of reason and compromise. Shouting and close-mindedness are weapons of mass destruction resulting in chaos and stalemate. We need to find the strength to build a bridge.

God within us, around us and through us. In body and soul. Absolute unity. There are no hidden secrets. We are one with God the Father. We share humanity with the Son. The Holy Spirit is our companion.

There are days when fatigue overwhelms me. My body feels like it is filled with wet sand. Muscles ache with exhaustion. Yet my mind will not stop racing. Eyes, craving sleep, no longer resist. Rest is a most precious commodity.

The dark clouds, fugitives of violent storms, cast angry shadows of fear on crestfallen shoulders. I am paralyzed. Anger displaces all reason and contempt breeds raw hostility. Only with God is there a breath of hope.

If I wait for clarity I will never take any action. I need to take chances and step out in faith and love, believing in gifts and talents bestowed upon me. I know then that confidence and fulfillment will follow.

There are webs connecting us to others… obvious ones like family and close friends. But the circles go beyond our most intimate companions to travelers we have never met. At the deepest level we all connect.  

Find comfort and great joy in tradition. Like a warm blanket and a cup of hot tea on a chilly day, it soothes the aches and pains of the hectic race we call life. With roots in the past it … Continue reading →

Some say the eyes reflect what lies within. It is not easy to see behind the mask of one whose soul wears hatred until violence is manifest in ways our minds cannot comprehend. Then our tears reflect the pain in … Continue reading →

Stay with me, remain here with me. Watch and pray. Watch and pray. Stay… This lovely Taizé chant allows my mind to empty and my heart to be filled with peace. It is a form of prayer inviting holy and … Continue reading →

Dwell not on defeat but on success in seeking unity. God is not partisan. His love is universal. Peaceful reconciliation is the challenge for holy living. Diversity will be the new normal. Irenical –  tending to promote peace or reconciliation; … Continue reading →