For Sunday June 28th, 2015

Hello all, this Earthly life is designed to put us into a state of relationship, our inner selves at work in the outer world in such a way that every thought and action tells how we're doing spiritually. 

Then, when we pass from this world, a 'life review' will be a powerful teacher. Taken from the point of view of unconditional Love, with none of the head games which clog our psychological thinking, we will then see ourselves with true clarity.

We need not wait, observing ourselves is available now. May we sit this evening to be aware of our motivations, our intentions, and the effects we have on others. May we see ourselves more clearly than we have before. May we be forgiving of ourselves and others. May we bring forth the Divine within.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday June 21st, 2015

Hello all, as Pope Francis states, our relationship with the Creator is reflected in our relationship to creation. Among many other things this includes the two big P's - individual people and our individual planet. 

Under the heading of 'What you do for the least, you do for me' it's clear to see the application to our treatment of those who live with us now. However, 'the least' also applies to the many generations yet to come and inherit the Earth, of which we currently have stewardship. 

A loving desire to take care of the Earth, our home, is clearly essential. Taking care of the Earth as a future home for those who will come later is the future piece of the puzzle. 

May we sit this Sunday for that desire. May it spread in our hearts. May it spread in the world. May it spread in the hearts and minds of all others.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday June14th, 2015

Hello all, in our humanness we look up to leaders and innovators, those who strive to set the pace and guide the effort. In doing so it's easy to miss the quiet servants, those who attract no attention but are always attentive. 

Both are important in this world. Both have their place and purpose. And it works best when both are servants of the spiritual.

May we sit this Sunday for our own awareness. May we recognize an inner purpose in our efforts. May we be true to our personal callings as we hear them.

Thank you,

Richard

For Sunday June 7th, 2015

Hello all, in spite of all the world's political machinations Black Elk says, "Peace comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers." 

Toward this 'knowledge of belonging' we sow seeds. An honest smile, a word spoken or a hand stretched out in compassion, even something as minor as attentive silent listening can be a small piece of oneness occurring one on one. 

Over the course of a lifetime these seeds accrue. Their increase is in the hands of the Divine.

May we sit this evening for our sowing of seeds. May the Divine step in as needed. May the experience, the 'knowing' of oneness, kindle within all.

Thank you,

Richard