Be Thankful and be Happy …

Be Thankful and be Happy …

Be Thankful and be Happy ... Most of the time we hear about being happy for our health. But, what if we looked at being healthy because we are happy? Remember A.A. Milne’s beloved characters, “Winnie the Pooh” and his donkey friend, “Eeyore”? A typical exchange...
Having the Highest Form of Thought . . .

Having the Highest Form of Thought . . .

Having the Highest Form of Thought . . . You will see that here at St. Francis we often quote our favorite authors, clergy, and statesman. Among those there are several who standout as some of the most brilliant minds in history, and among that group is G.K....
Emulating Saint Francis …

Emulating Saint Francis …

Emulating Saint Francis ... As we end our emphasis on stewardship of the earth over the past few weeks, it is important to look at the depth of the duty of stewardship in our theology and at the reason for this depth. In J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece, “The Lord of the...
Accepting the Challenge …

Accepting the Challenge …

Accepting the Challenge ... In this final week on stewardship of earth, please take a moment to read this quote: “It is not reasonable that art should win the place of honor over our great and powerful mother Nature. We have so overloaded the beauty and richness of...
Because We Can See God …

Because We Can See God …

Because We Can See God ... Renowned oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau, was a French naval officer, scientist, author, explorer, and innovator who researched and studied the sea and all forms of life in water for nearly fifty years. His work was so distinguished that he...