Christ gave us the commandment to love others but did not make it a condition of salvation that they should love us. Indeed, we may positively be disliked for independence of spirit. It is essential in these days to be able to protect ourselves from the influence of those with whom we come in contact. … Continue reading Wise Thoughts…
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On Love…
Saint Silouan on Love The soul cannot know peace unless she prays for her enemies. The soul that has learned of God's grace to pray, feels love and compassion for every created thing, and in particular for mankind, for whom the Lord suffered on the Cross, and His soul was heavy for every one of … Continue reading On Love…
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On Loving God…
How to Learn to Love the Lord Last week the Holy Myrrh-bearers instructed us on love and today St. John the Theologian also instructs us concerning love. He loved the Lord more than anyone else and was loved by Him. Let us imprint in our minds this image of love, and let us begin to … Continue reading On Loving God…
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Thoughts…
How do I love you God? Not tolerate, not obey, but love? Mystics clamor for you. I do my duty. They say when You meet them all is well and soul and source are one. I do my duty. I know in my mind. I believe in the facts. I trust the witnesses. I obey … Continue reading Thoughts…
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Epitaph for a Band…
From the time I was a child I loved music and loved making it happen. I performed for people in grade school and in all the turbulent years between then and grad school music was my companion. I survived high school largely because the music rooms were always open and welcoming when the lunch room … Continue reading Epitaph for a Band…
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