Monthly Archives: July 2016

Stony the Road We Trod

Posted on July 25, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

Your Monday Blessing: “Stony the Road we Trod” The accusations are familiar. “A bunch of arcane rituals nobody really understands.” “A waste of time – boring and pointless.” “If they really want to be helpful, why don’t they just volunteer … Continue reading →

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Your Monday blessing – by Kabir

Posted on July 18, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

I said to the wanting-creature inside me: What is this river you want to cross? There are no travelers on the river-road, and no road. Do you see anyone moving about on that bank, or nesting? There is no river … Continue reading →

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To the one insisting “All Lives Matter”

Posted on July 12, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

You have made a protest, albeit a small one. I am listening. I am listening. I am waiting to hear what is required of us. If all lives matter, then surely we need to be outside the immigrant detention center, … Continue reading →

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Monday Blessing from Elie Wiesel

Posted on July 4, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

Your Monday Blessing, from Elie Wiesel’s 1986 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech: “I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence … Continue reading →

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