Religion serves a purpose. It is the outward expression of our inward realities. Religion is a means to an end. It functions as an agent to open us to realities we have not considered. Religion serves as an introduction to a reality that is more important. This reality is what brings transcendence to a human … Continue reading Religion As A Healing Agent by William Klein
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“Retreating Into Your Day” by William Klein
Anxieties have a way of cropping up and getting in the way of life. I was struggling with a problem and a friend of mine was checking in on me. She dropped a text in the morning to see how I was doing. I told her, “I’m retreating into the day” by listening to theology … Continue reading “Retreating Into Your Day” by William Klein
“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

