Monthly Archives: January 2007

Poem: The Word

Down near the bottom of the crossed-out list of things you have to do today, between “green thread” and “broccoli” you find that you have penciled “sunlight.” Resting on the page, the word is as beautiful, it touches you as … Continue reading

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A Lesson in Variation

I love this dialogue between Daddy and Daughter. People who know me will recognize me in there somewhere. I am not a chemistry professor, but I did spend 30 minutes recently trying to explain the concept of process variaton to … Continue reading

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Forget Hating the Sin, Just Love the Sinner

“Those in union with God, when aware of the sins of others, live in this gentle light. . . Therefore they are always peaceful and calm, and nothing can scandalize them because they have done away with what causes them … Continue reading

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Back to reality

“Strive to preserve your heart in peace; let no event of this world disturb it; reflect that all must come to an end.” — St. John of the Cross Indeed, Holiday vacation has come to an end and I am … Continue reading

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