Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place. And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth,ContinueContinue reading “CLIMBING JACOB’S LADDER”
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AN INCONVENIENT HERO
Now that he is safely dead,Let us praise him.Build monuments to his glory.Sing Hosannas to his name.Dead men make such convenient heroes.For they cannot rise to challenge the imagesThat we might fashion from their lives.It is easier to build monumentsThan to build a better world.So now that he is safely dead,We, with eased consciences willTeachContinueContinue reading “AN INCONVENIENT HERO”
ADVENT 2025 – DAY THIRTEEN
Love the Lord, all you who worship him; the Lord protects the faithful,but repays to the full those who act haughtily.Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.[PSALM 31:23-24] ADVENT DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM Psalm 31; PM Psalm 35Haggai 1:1-15; Rev. 2:18-29; Matt. 23:27-39 Today, many Latin-Americans celebrate the Feast of Our LadyContinueContinue reading “ADVENT 2025 – DAY THIRTEEN”