Grace nullifies despair in extraordinary ways. I visited a Dorothy Day House of Hospitality the other day. Sr. Ann McManamon from the Sisters of Humility of Mary, who works at the house, shared with us the extraordinary life of Dorothy Day. Dorothy Day died in 1980, but the journey to beatification and eventual canonization began … Continue reading “The Power Of Grace To Nullify Despair” by William Klein
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“Iconic Moments Revisited” by William Klein
I was listening to a Q and A with the great theologian and historian Dominic Crossan. A person questioned whether there were texts of Jesus’ birth that didn’t exist. Crossan noted, “nobody was watching… except maybe for a few animals” he added with tongue firmly planted in cheek. I’ve heard this said of another academic … Continue reading “Iconic Moments Revisited” by William Klein
“Addressing the Imposter Complex”
Boy, do I get in the way of myself. But when I step aside and think about God, things become a little clearer. It’s the first week of school at an all girls’ school, and I see it all around me. The nerves of new arrivals are fettered with fear; second-guessing who she is, the … Continue reading “Addressing the Imposter Complex”
“Beauty” by William Klein
The Ohio born poet Mary Oliver recently passed away and the world lost a writer who was sensitive to the beauty of Nature. I used her poetry as prayer in class quite often and relished her ability to set a sacred tone in a few words and images. Oliver focused on the minimal activities of … Continue reading “Beauty” by William Klein
“The Stigmata and a Healing Balm” By William Klein
Every so often I see religious symbols and allusions to religion that keep jumping out at me in daily life. I read about angels, and I start seeing allusions everywhere to angels that remind me to not be afraid. The signs comfort me to believe there’s something looking out for me, guiding me, assisting me … Continue reading “The Stigmata and a Healing Balm” By William Klein
“Life’s A Kayak On The Highway”
Sometimes life is like a kayak on the highway. This may be a strange allusion to some, but I’ll make my point anyway. Every year our family meets at Crystal Beach in Canada to spend a week of fun in the sun. This year I was given a kayak for my birthday. My sister has … Continue reading “Life’s A Kayak On The Highway”
Everyday Miracles In Science
I sat with a friend of mine at the hospital while he waited for his wife who was in surgery. Surrounded by monitors and equipment to assist in the care of patients, it was an ironic scene, as he was sitting and reading a Discovery magazine story on jellyfish. He said, “There’s a jellyfish that … Continue reading Everyday Miracles In Science
Justice For Our Elderly
Consider the following scenario. You are a farmer who has learned the trade well and studied your trade for years. You’ve been physically feeding the chickens and other feed to animals, you’ve milked your cows on your own, plowed and seeded the land meeting the daily needs of the farm. One day you invest in … Continue reading Justice For Our Elderly
Where Is The Compassion For Immigrants?
Is there a biblical justification for separating children from their parents? No. This is especially true when the immigrant who is legally seeking amnesty, has a right to due process of law under the laws of our land. The recent immigration situation has inspired tremendous debate. On April 6, 2018, The New York Times … Continue reading Where Is The Compassion For Immigrants?
Perception Creates Reality
I’m a strong believer in visualization exercises. I’ve seen things happen in my life that I’ve meditated on and perceived coming into reality. It’s strange to me when I’ve experienced that in life. I taught Theology for a number of years, and I always told my students in class, “Perception creates reality”. What we … Continue reading Perception Creates Reality
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