Benediction

A benediction — Go out into the world in peace. Have courage. Hold on to what is good. Return no one evil for evil. Strengthen the fainthearted, support the weak, and help the suffering. Honor all people. Love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. …

Grace to you this day.

Benediction, Goodfellas and Nicolas Cage — On Thursday I had such a day of it that as I drove home I thought, “Should I go to the local (one-screen) cinema?” Some people get drunk I get drunk on a film. I thought, “I don’t even want to know the film whatever it is I will watch…

Films that present challenges faced in the 20th century speak to me. This is especially true when it comes to issues of power and authority. In these movies, one or more of the characters are typically on a quest to seek some accomplishment. In Benediction, however, it is about acceptance…

“Friends may come, friends may go. Enemies are always faithful.” — While I haven’t been following Jack Lowden’s career with as much attention as other people’s, it hasn’t been lost on me that he is an actor to be excited about whose contributions have greatly benefited the projects he’s been in. Whether as a soldier in Dunkirk, or an amateur wrestler…

With the help from words crafted by others — Are you looking for prayer and a blessing to close the year? I searched my old blog and found a prayer I discovered in 2004. Interesting how relevant it remains for today — especially in wounded world hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, conflict in various forms, and the climate crisis. …

It is autumn in our neck of the woods, but the Sun doesn’t seem to know it. By 7 am, he is already grinning at us above the trees. He woke up a little late, but there he is! Beneath the copper-pod, (Peltophorum Pterocarpum, to give it its botanical name)trees…

“May all of your days shine brightly and your nights blessed with peace…” Greetings Dear Reader, I cannot stress enough the value of this song. As I wrap up my thoughts on it today, I feel I could work line by line through the entire piece. …

The work we do must love our enemies. Greetings Dear Reader, I realize I talk about the importance of loving everyone, including our enemies all the time. A couple of things jumped out at me as I pondered this last line of the verse under consideration. …