Fox news is covering the conviction and sentencing of Said Abedini, but there’s not much from the mainstream or interest and/or outrage from other governments. Iran sentenced the American pastor to 8 years in Iran’s notoriously brutal prison. Our State Dept. has made but a weak rebuke. Hopefully the world will care, if we make it … Continue reading
“Choices” Little Murders
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Lioness’ busiest day of the year was February 14th with 447 views. The most popular post that day was Choice’s Little Murders, which I repeat here is summary: I believe that if we realized the person in-utero is not hanging in some ethereal place … Continue reading
Saints Prayering Before the Throne of God
There is an oft repeated line in a litany of prayers recited by Richard Garnaut, that says, “Remember my intentions every day before the throne of God.” I love that supplication, for with it a picture comes to mind and I am heartened. Saint after saint is asked to remember, and not stop there , … Continue reading
Imitation of Christ-
Imitation of Christ– The Fourth Chapter Prudence in Action DO NOT yield to every impulse and suggestion but consider things carefully and patiently in the light of God’s will. For very often, sad to say, we are so weak that we believe and speak evil of others rather than good. Perfect men, however, do not … Continue reading
All You Have Given Me
I love You, Lord. You embrace me In our communion of Eucharist. I believe in Your love for the sinner. I am that sinner. You come to me. I am empty and poor, Yet, You make my poverty Your paradise. Here I bring to You All You have given me. Behold Your … Continue reading
Imitation of Christ
Imitation of Christ– The Third Chapter The Doctrine of Truth HAPPY is he to whom truth manifests itself, not in signs and words that fade, but as it actually is. Our opinions, our senses often deceive us and we discern very little. What good is much discussion of involved and obscure matters when our ignorance … Continue reading
