Text version below transcribed directly from audio.] Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and Distinguished Members of the Congress: I stand on this rostrum with a sense of deep humility and great pride — humility in the wake of those great American architects of our history who have stood here before me; pride in the reflection that this forum of legislative … Continue reading →

Ceaseless the prayer You desire of me.Your Eyes behold me.You wait for me to lift my eyesFrom the worldTo gaze heavenward,To behold You smiling upon me.You long for our eyes to meetIn an exchange of loveAnd longing. Ceaseless prayer is no lessThan a return of Love’s attention,Glances passed one to the Other,Constancy of care,Attentive watchfulness. … Continue reading →