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Fasting, Prayer, and Silence in Politics: The words of Saint Nicholas Velimirović (1881-1956), Bishop of Ochrid and Zhicha, on Mahatma Ghandi

Posted by Rudy Carrera on Friday, July 9th 2010     

Saint Nicholas Velimirović speaks fondly of Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi, and reminds fellow Christians of the Indian hero’s dedication to God through personal discipline.

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A Vision for A New Earth

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Wednesday, March 25th 2009     

’1st January’ photograph by Shugaley Pavel A Vision for A New Earth An Earth where chaos matures into growth and reality is a soul harmony vibrating to Love in synchronicity. Knowing through radical trust, silence and stillness that the dark is pierced by the Light, and fear and ignorance transformed into insight, love and wisdom. [...]

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Samuel

Posted by James Schwartz on Monday, March 23rd 2009     

by James Schwartz I have heard tell of blood and family. In the spotlight I can’t see. I only sow the sound of silence. A Scriptured quote an act of violence. Can we agree to disagree? Now I know that I am free. A heart preoccupied with love. Unreachable in azure above. The Pastor your [...]

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Pink Elephant… really???

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Friday, March 20th 2009     

‘Rare Pink Elephant Baby’ photograph by Mike Holding Everywhere… all around… more and more gifts from Creator. Signs we move… we progress. Heart shaped galaxies, pink dolphins, sun halos, comets… more. Now this very rare, sweet, beautiful, albino, pink, baby African elephant. Amazing! Elephant represents – compassion, loyalty, strength, intelligence, discernment,  commitment, astuteness, memory, longevity, [...]

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Pie Jesu – Sissel Kyrkjebø

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Tuesday, February 17th 2009     

Pie Jesu performed by Sissel Kyrkjebø Exquisite! Perfect, clear, heart song. Incredible voice and presentation… wow! Brings tears. A beautiful, compassionate plea to Jesus to end suffering in the world. Sissel Kyrkjebø, Song: Pie Jesu, Album: My Heart (2004),  Label: Decca. The video is from her PBS concert ‘All Good Things’ available on DVD. Official [...]

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12/29 Allah Knows, Zain Bhikha

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Monday, December 29th 2008     

‘Allah Knows’ by Zain Bhikha with Dawud Wharnsby Beautiful, sweet and heartfelt. Brought tears, I feel a reaching out and God moving through words, voices, music and harmony… wow! Lovely! Zain Bhikha with Dawud Wharnsby, Song: Allah Knows, Album: Allah Knows (2006), Label: Jamal Records, Video: Jamal Records. Today is Al-Hijra, Islamic New Year the [...]

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12/28 Ave Maria – Sumi Jo

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Sunday, December 28th 2008     

‘Ave Maria’ Caccini sung by Sumi Jo Sweet, clear, magnificent performance. I can feel her heart as she sings praise and worship to Divine Mother – Mary… Ave Maria. Glorious! Sumi Jo, Song: Ave Maria, Album: Prayers (2001), Label: Erato (Warner Classic), Video: Warner. Composed by: Giulio Caccini. Giulio Caccini born Oct 8, 1551 in [...]

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12/27 Ding Dong Merrily On High

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Saturday, December 27th 2008     

‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’ performed by Celtic Woman Happy, joyous and celebratory. A wonderful rendition with a Celtic feel. Glorious! Celtic Woman, Song: Ding Dong Merrily On High, Album: A Christmas Celebration (2006), Label: Manhattan Records. Performed live at A Christmas Celebration 2007 in Helix Center in Dublin, Ireland aired on PBS. Words: George [...]

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The Implications of Christmas

Posted by Rudy Carrera on Friday, December 26th 2008     

Ross Douthat of the Atlantic cuts through the heretical babbling Christopher Hitchens makes us endure every Christmas. And on that note, dear friends, a wonderful, happy, Merry Christmas, Prosperoud Eid and Happy Hanukkah to all of you.

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12/25 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Posted by Bonnee Klein Gilligan on Thursday, December 25th 2008     

‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ sung by Libera Wonderful, sweet and full of light. Loved hearing these singing angels. Beautiful! Libera, song: ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’, album: Angel Voices 3 (1997), label: Music Club, distributor: Sony, video: TV morning show (I could find nothing else about the source of the video). Words and music: [...]

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