The Morning Sun is coming. How do I know? I know it by the faithful promise of repetition. I know it by watching the morning mist escape it lowly bounds. Soon the Sun will rise and burn it from its hiding place. What it thought it did in secret will be openly proclaimed. “This land … Continue reading
Two cats
Two cats lay dead on the road this morning. They were squished by something far larger than themselves. They came to that place to argue, fight and kill. So which one is the victor? I suppose one may say, “The one to die last.” They could not conceive there was something greater than their greed. … Continue reading
The Sum of Life
All men are earnest in the things they believe are true. Left alone, they will defend their beliefs to the grave. To the man who rises in the morning to compete and to overtake his fellow man; this man believes his way is the sum of life. To the woman who wakes with pains of … Continue reading
Conspicuous Places
Dear Christians: Are you aware of your place in eternity even now? I speak to those who struggle, through violence, to attain those things which Christ holds in his hand. For we know about a violence that does not leave marks on the body. You have heard about the great cloud of witnesses. Are you … Continue reading
The Little Boy
In his striving to understand, man finds himself woefully lacking in wisdom. By this perceiving, a man is forced to humility. Pride grows tall on ignorance; a fertilized garden for weeds. Shall we then make no attempt to understand? Shall we close our lips lest our ignorance be revealed? How should such a thing be, … Continue reading
Winter
Holy Father I thank you for your majestic wisdom. You tell us truly, that we are all without excuse before you. For the things you have made, and the place where we live, testifies brilliantly of your Holiness. You have caused all men to consider these things. Not one man lives, but that he considers … Continue reading
