For Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Hello all, the spiritual journey across the chasm of human fraility seems to be a long one. We, and many others, are often in some form of dis-ease. Yet we try. Our hearts go out, our prayers go up, our efforts are on behalf of all. Whether the outcome we can foresee comes to pass or a lesser version results in the end, we may still be satisfied with our attempts and intentions. For while the crossing of the divide may not be completed we may be pleased to have built a bridge, and the journey goes on.

 

This Sunday may we sit for that journey, for the building of bridges, for the crossing to continue within us and around us.

 

Thank you,

 

Richard

For Sunday, September 18th, 2011

Hello all, it is a joyful experience to watch a 6-month old attempt to raise herself in her crib. First she grabs the rails and pulls hard, but her legs are folded beneath her. So her hands come down and she straightens her legs. This puts her bottom in the air, leaving her head low. It is a heart-warming process of discovery, to stand is her calling.

A similar and equally wonderful process is to watch humanity raise itself spiritually. Some go by the book. Some adhere precisely to rules, ancient or new. Some invest in psychic phenomena. All are attempting to answer a call.

May we sit this Sunday for clear hearing, for honesty in our answers, and for fulfillment of the calling.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Hello all, amidst the memories, hoopla, and posturing of this day let us recall Divine Will. When "Thy will be done" becomes a living thing within an individual, beyond speech, beyond thought, beyond imagining, there we find life, purpose, and contentment. Let us sit for that.

May "Thy will be done" live within us, more deeply than breath.

Thank you,

Richard