Sunday, December 21, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Living Cosmology Conference at Yale Divinity School
Note: Living Cosmology Conference: Christian Responses to Journey of the Universe
November 7, 8, 9 2014***Admission Free, Space Limited***
Organizers include: Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker & Dr. John Grim of Harvard and the American Teilhard Association
Yale Divinity School
409 Prospect St.
New Haven, CT
See: http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/living-cosmology-conference/
November 7, 8, 9 2014***Admission Free, Space Limited***
Organizers include: Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker & Dr. John Grim of Harvard and the American Teilhard Association
Yale Divinity School
409 Prospect St.
New Haven, CT
See: http://www.journeyoftheuniverse.org/living-cosmology-conference/
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Prayerful Advice from St. Francis
Peace with our neighbors, peace with animals, peace with the whole Earthcommunity is part of our challenge. It begins with each one of us. The Patron Saint of Ecology reminds us:
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon, where there is doubt, faith,
where there is despair, hope,where there is darkness, light,
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled,
as to console; to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying
that we are born to eternal life.
Friday, September 5, 2014
The American Teilhard Association
Picture from Spring Meeting 2014 of American Teilhard Association
From left to right Dr. Marilyn Nichols, CSJ member of ATA board, (St. John's Univ.); Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker,Vice Pres., (Yale Univ.); Dr. Kathleen Duffy, SSJ, member of board, (Chestnut Hill) and Dr. John Grim Pres., (Yale Univ). (Not pictured Dr. Brian Swimme, Vice Pres., California Institute for Integral Studies).
The American Teilhard Association (www.teilharddechardin.org) is a non-profit organization whose goals are to explore philosophical, scientific, religious, social and environmental concerns in light of Teilhard's vision and to clarify the role of the human phenomenon in this emerging understanding of the cosmos. This is one of the best associations to help carry out the vision of Teilhard and the perspective of former ATA President,Thomas Berry ("geologian"-priest). All are welcome to join in the great work of shaping a future worthy of planet Earth, of ourselves and of our children.
Annual regular membership is $35; Household: $40; full time Student, under 30 years: $10.
Members receive 2 newsletters and 2 Teilhard Studies pamphlets and the annual meeting notice yearly. Please contact American Teilhard Association, c/o John Grim, 29 Spoke Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Spring Teilhard Meeting: May 3, 2014 at Union Theological. Future Events: www.teilharddechardin.org
On the right is the distinguished theologian from Fordham, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ from Brentwood, NY. Her topic was "Teilhard's Thought: Growing the Tradition Forward." Her latest book is Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love. In August she will receive the LCWR 2014 Outstanding Leadership Award. On the left is Dr. Marilyn Nichols, CSJ from Nazareth, MI longtime member of the Teilhard Board and author of a Teilhard Perspective, The Journey Symbol (with special reference to Teilhard and our modern worldview).
Monday, August 4, 2014
Why Consider Religion and Science?
Why Consider Religion and Science on Our Journey? We are attracted by Truth, Beauty and Goodness. Religion and Science enlighten and engage us. They complement one another.
"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind." Einstein. Science reveals the magnificence and the fine tuning of Earth in the Cosmos. Creation is ongoing. For believers, this points to an intelligent, unfathomable Creator.
Many look forward to related discussions at the Annual Springtime American Teilhard Meeting in NYC. See
www.teilharddechardin.org which explores and builds on the work of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J., renowned Jesuit-scientist.
"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind." Einstein. Science reveals the magnificence and the fine tuning of Earth in the Cosmos. Creation is ongoing. For believers, this points to an intelligent, unfathomable Creator.
Many look forward to related discussions at the Annual Springtime American Teilhard Meeting in NYC. See
www.teilharddechardin.org which explores and builds on the work of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J., renowned Jesuit-scientist.
Friday, July 11, 2014
The Golden Rule is Never Out of Date Re: Environment, Immigration, Etc.
The Golden Rule is Never Out of Date Re: Environment, Immigration, Etc. on Our Journey. Can we walk at least a mile in the moccasins of others and then act for the common good as global citizens toward global communion?
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Can Religion and Science Help Us?
"When we consider what religion is for mankind, and what science is, it is not exaggeration to say that the future course of history depends upon the decision of this generation as to the relations between them." (Whitehead, Science and the Modern World)
We Are Interdependent with Our Whole Earth Community
By helping our global sisters and brothers and the Amazon Forests to flourish, we aid ourselves and our children. How can we build a beautiful, healthy future for our children and grandchildren by ignoring the plight of the forest children, the elephant children, the bird children, the fish children, the bee children, etc.? Whatever enhances Earth, enhances us. We can choose, but time is running out.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Friday, June 13, 2014
Andre Rieu - I Will Follow Him
MUSIC/POETRY gets to the "heart of the matter." Whom are you following
for your own life and the life of all Earth's inhabitants? Do they feel like
dancing and "clapping their hands" when they see us humans coming?
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
US Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph: April 29th: Morning invitation to gather
US Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph: April 29th: Morning invitation to gather: Sr. Roja (India): "With a grateful heart, let us begin this new day, the countless blessings the Lord showered upon us throughout yes...
US Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph: From Contemplation to Action
US Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph: From Contemplation to Action: Sr. Mimose from Haiti lights the candle Sr. Griselda shows us the weaving we have put together over the days Wednesday mornin...
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Green Faith
Green Faith
Greening of the Heart Leads to Interfaith Activities.
Register for free Webinar & Link by May 5, 8-8:30pm
Greening of the Heart Leads to Interfaith Activities.
Register for free Webinar & Link by May 5, 8-8:30pm
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Greening Our Hearts
Greening Our Hearts leads to greening our cities together for the well-being of all on our beautiful planet.
Friday, April 18, 2014
André Rieu - You'll Never Walk Alone
We're on the Great Journey together. We are our brother and sister's "keeper" and responsible to care for our nourishing, enchanting Mother Earth.
andré rieu maastricht 2011.song: I will follow him..
Whom will you follow? One lively response toward "resurrection".
Journey Toward Greater Life?
Will the Passover Journey, the Lenten Journey, etc., lead to greater life and love for our sisters & brothers, our Earth and for ourselves? Whom will you follow on the Great Journey?
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Lenten Journey: Time to Pray & Do Justice
Our Lenten Journey is a time to Pray and to Do Justice. Our sisters & brothers deserve a "Hand-Up".
This is a matter of fairness for families who work so hard, sometimes doing two or three jobs. How many of us or our elected officials have tried living on the current minimum wage after working 40 or more hours a week during Lent or even a week?
This is a matter of fairness for families who work so hard, sometimes doing two or three jobs. How many of us or our elected officials have tried living on the current minimum wage after working 40 or more hours a week during Lent or even a week?
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Lenten Journey: Time to Wake Up
Lenten Journey: a time to wake up to Justice issues and act. They are all interrelated. They affect the poor and marginalized the most, whether inhuman conditions, persons on death row and even the planet on death row.
What justice issue (s) arouses you to reflect and to act?
St. Catherine of Siena challenges us: "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."
Some examples besides Pope Francis: Rachel Carson, Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dorothy Stang, SND, Wangari Maathai, Nelson Mandela, Thomas Berry, CP, Helen Prejean, CSJ, Malala Yousafzai and others who do not make the headlines.
What justice issue (s) arouses you to reflect and to act?
St. Catherine of Siena challenges us: "Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."
Some examples besides Pope Francis: Rachel Carson, Dorothy Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dorothy Stang, SND, Wangari Maathai, Nelson Mandela, Thomas Berry, CP, Helen Prejean, CSJ, Malala Yousafzai and others who do not make the headlines.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
The Obama Tar Sands Pipeline?
Will the Tar Sands Pipeline nourish Mother Earth, our Children, Grandchildren & Other Inhabitants?
Will this be living the Golden Rule?
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Are We Going for Gold on Life's Journey--the Golden Rule?
Are We Going for Gold on Life's Journey--the Golden Rule?
Buddhism: Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. Udanavarga 5.18.
Christianity: Always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the Law and the
Prophets. Matthew 7:12.
Confucianism: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you. Analects 15.23.
Hinduism: This is the sum of duty: Do nothing to others which if done to you, would cause you
pain. Mahabharata 5.1517.
Islam: No one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
Traditions.
Jainism: In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our
own self, and should therefore refrain from inflicting upon others such injury as would
appear undesirable to us if inflicted upon ourselves. Yogashastra 2.20.
Judaism: What is hurtful to yourself do not to your fellow man. That is the whole of the Torah and
the remainder is but commentary. Go learn it. Talmud.
Sikhism: As you deem yourself so deem others. Then you will become a partner in partner to
heaven. Kabir.
Taoism: Regard your neighbor's loss as your own loss. T'ai shang kan ying p'ien.
Buddhism: Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. Udanavarga 5.18.
Christianity: Always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the Law and the
Prophets. Matthew 7:12.
Confucianism: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you. Analects 15.23.
Hinduism: This is the sum of duty: Do nothing to others which if done to you, would cause you
pain. Mahabharata 5.1517.
Islam: No one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
Traditions.
Jainism: In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard our
own self, and should therefore refrain from inflicting upon others such injury as would
appear undesirable to us if inflicted upon ourselves. Yogashastra 2.20.
Judaism: What is hurtful to yourself do not to your fellow man. That is the whole of the Torah and
the remainder is but commentary. Go learn it. Talmud.
Sikhism: As you deem yourself so deem others. Then you will become a partner in partner to
heaven. Kabir.
Taoism: Regard your neighbor's loss as your own loss. T'ai shang kan ying p'ien.
Advice of Olympic Star
Meryl Davis advises that we go in the direction of our dream.
What is 'the dream of the earth?' What is God's dream for the earth? What is your dream for the earth?
What is 'the dream of the earth?' What is God's dream for the earth? What is your dream for the earth?
Monday, February 17, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day to All on Our Journey!
Happy Valentine's Day to All Our Local and Global Neighbors! Love is our most powerful, sustainable and contagious energy that can make a difference Today and Tomorrow!
Will We Be Valentines for Mother Earth?
Will we be Valentines for Mother Earth, not just one day, but every day?
Monday, February 10, 2014
CONGRATULATIONS TO RUSSIA & ALL PARTICIPANTS!
We can't all be Olympian champions, but we can be stars for and with Mother Earth.
We can make wise environmental choices and practices part of our lifestyle for the
common good.
Olympic Torch Relay (Day 122) - Sochi (Lazarevskoye) (+playlist)
CONGRATULATIONS TO RUSSIA & TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!
WHO WILL DARE TO BE GREAT FOR MOTHER EARTH? WHO WILL CARRY THE TORCH ON OUR COMMON GREAT JOURNEY?
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Papal encyclical on environment in process | National Catholic Reporter
Papal encyclical on environment in process | National Catholic Reporter Congratulations to Pope Francis! May Leaders of other Religions continue their own efforts and join his major effort on this overarching challenge of the 21st century. Some progress has been made. However, the Golden Rule in all religions now needs to encompass more than human neighbors. How hospitable are we? Humans have human rights. Other Earth inhabitants have their own rights. This is a moral challenge. Whom or what do we really value on our Journey to become all that we can be together?
How are we loving our neighbors if we tolerate the diminishment or destruction of what they need for life?
Our children and grandchildren cannot become what they are called to be on an unhealthy planet. A sick planet hurts the poor the most. As children's bodies feed on nourishing food, so their minds feast on beauty. Human children need the "plant children", the "animal children", "Brother Sun", "Sister Moon" and stars, etc.. All give glory to God and are summoned to be part of a harmonious whole. Decisions now shape the future for our children and grandchildren. Will we choose mere surviving (for awhile) or thriving? Death or Life? Indifference or Love? Dishonoring or honoring the loving Creator and Sustainer of all Life?
How are we loving our neighbors if we tolerate the diminishment or destruction of what they need for life?
Our children and grandchildren cannot become what they are called to be on an unhealthy planet. A sick planet hurts the poor the most. As children's bodies feed on nourishing food, so their minds feast on beauty. Human children need the "plant children", the "animal children", "Brother Sun", "Sister Moon" and stars, etc.. All give glory to God and are summoned to be part of a harmonious whole. Decisions now shape the future for our children and grandchildren. Will we choose mere surviving (for awhile) or thriving? Death or Life? Indifference or Love? Dishonoring or honoring the loving Creator and Sustainer of all Life?
Monday, January 20, 2014
DO WE DARE TO BECOME GREAT ON OUR JOURNEY?
Our creative cosmos in these historical times calls us to greatness on our Journey. Mother Earth needs the help of all of her daughters and sons. In her unsurpassed crisis, where some say that she is even dying, how will we respond?
Will you be a lawyer for Earth? Respecter of indigenous peoples and all religious traditions for Earth? A scientist for Earth ? A liberator for Earth who honors human dignity equally for all women and men and the rights of others in the Earth Community? A spiritual director for Earth? A homemaker? An economist? An educator? Health personnel? An administrator? An assistant? A worker? A caretaker? A designer? A stylist? ? A florist? A farmer? A cook? A baker? A mechanic? A public servant? A healer? A business person? An entrepreneur? An artist? A musician? A writer? A photographer, A film director? An engineer? A salesperson? A transportation person? An architect? An IT technician? A sportsperson? A consecrated person, etc. ? This is not a time for mediocrity. Join with Polly who feels her call to Greatness in and for the Earth Community:
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Friday, January 3, 2014
JOURNEYING INTO THE NEW YEAR...........
As We Journey into the New Year Will We Be Caring Daughters and Sons of Mother Earth?
Will we cause at least one "smile" daily in one of our sister or brother inhabitants whether human, animal or plant?
Will we cause at least one "smile" daily in one of our sister or brother inhabitants whether human, animal or plant?
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