RSS FEEDHoly Saturday
Today, in the Christian tradition, is Holy Saturday. Even for non-Christians, the associations to this holiday (holy day) can carry powerful life lessons. The Christian liturgy says that Holy Saturday falls between Good Friday, when Jesus was crucified and buried in a tomb, and Easter Sunday, when Jesus was seen, resurrected. Thus Holy Saturday is […]
“Earth” and “Linda Hogan”
Today I added to the Fellowship website two new items. Under the “Newsletter” heading, I added an excerpt from Circle of Sisters, a monthly email newsletter I send to women who have attended some workshop or retreat with me and who have expressed an interest in the mission of the Fellowship. The title of the […]
Julian of Norwich on “God”
“We are in God, and God, whom we do not see, is in us.” Julian of Norwich To learn more about Julian (or Juliana) of Norwich, click on the “Inspiring People” button above and select Juliana of Norwich.
Karen Armstrong on Compassion
I highly recommend last night’s discussion on PBS between Bill Moyers and Karen Armstrong, author of numerous books on a variety of world religions, as they discuss Compassion, which Armstrong says is the touchstone of all religions and the key to solving so many of the controversies in the world today. She references ancient as […]
What We Assume
It wasn’t the raccoon, as I thought. It was the old black crow who turned over the cats’ metal bowls I had moved way out to the picnic table to escape the hissing ‘possom that otherwise terrorizes the kitchen doorway at night. Things are seldom what we assume. This morning I walked in stars, millions […]
Today at Earthsprings
Spring is on the way…
Herodotus’ view of gods and fate
Michael Grant, in his study The Ancient Historians, speaks of Herodotus’ remark that no nation knows more about religion than any other. Grant writes: “He believed, that is to say, in a heavenly power that is common to all humanity. And, like the Ionian scientist Anaximander before him, he describes such a power by a […]
President Obama Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast
Remarks of President Barack Obama National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, February 5th, 2009 Washington, DC Good morning. I want to thank the Co-Chairs of this breakfast, Representatives Heath Shuler and Vernon Ehlers. I’d also like to thank Tony Blair for coming today, as well as our Vice President, Joe Biden, members of my Cabinet, members of […]
