In Honor of Labor Day, This Song Is Appropriate
Since I am back to work today this seems very appropriate. Here’s to all the folks who are working for a living and to those finding their way back to working for more. Released in 1982 this Huey Lewis and The News song still has a great beat.
No saint is a true saint in every sense of the word. First of all every saint is a human being who isn’t perfect, makes mistakes and does bad things from time to time. Perfection is impossible. Looking for the good in people is difficult in a world full of cynics and people looking for those gotcha moments to tear people down. I believe there is saint-like characteristics in most people, maybe we would be better if we encouraged people to exhibit those traits more often. A person is known by their spirit and the fruit they bear. Kindness and love can make people strive to be Saints despite their imperfections.
Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. (From History.com)
To everyone who has worked to build their families and communities I salute you. Be proud of what you have done to make this world better. Whether you are punching a clock or drawing a salary your work matters. Work hard and live well. Thank you for your service to those who are working. Here is to those who are looking for their next opportunity.
I hope you aren’t offended or put-off by my posts on faith. My goal is to share my faith without tearing anyone else’s down. This blog is not about Bible-thumping either. Religion is a part of who I am and plays a “character” in my blogging. Thank you for your understanding. Grace and peace to you.
I see my creator in the Eucharist, the bread and wine, the body and blood and homily of my priest at my parish. I see it in the actions of people who show kindness and inclusion of all people regardless of race, creed, gender and orientation. Christ is revealed to those who show who he is not by words but by deeds. God is continuing to write his story and he is alive and well in his creation. The God I love opens His arms like is son did in his death. Through that opens the doors to eternity. Today I say to you my friends The Lord Be With You…always.
(To my friends of other faiths and traditions I affirm what you believe because to do so affirms what I believe)
This is from my friend David Ensley who is a Unitarian Universalist music director in Oak Ridge, TN.
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