Maybe its me but there seems to be a lot of negativity in the world. We are all living day-to-day trying to get by but there are lots of things that drag us down. People these days find it easier to rail against something and complain about it than try to fix the problem. Wouldn’t it be better to light a match to scare away the darkness than to just let the darkness consume ones heart and mind? It’s a matter of people wanting things a certain way and it’s not working out for them. I don’t know but perhaps we need more light and levity to get us through. It’s so easy though to be Debbie Downer than to encourage and enlighten. There are things I get down about, everyone does but there are a lot of things to be grateful for. Maybe we should try to focus on those things. Just saying.
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Music Monday: David Bowie – Starman
This song was featured in the movie “The Martian” which added a great touch to the story. Many are still celebrating the life of David Bowie so it seems appropriate.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day in The United States
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was a civil rights leader who worked to bring justice and peace to everyone in our nation.
In days like these we must reflect on the lessons Dr. King taught us. His calling from God was to help make all people equal as they are in the eyes of their creator. Our lives are different because of him but we still have much work to be done in changing the hearts and minds to give everyone a chance.
Dr. King taught us by example to fight the good fight of equality for all people. He did all of this by non-violent means. It’s amazing what can be done without raising weapons of violence but waging peace by changing the hearts and minds of people. Happy Birthday, Dr. King!
Thanks To All
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The Martian Is High Action And Adventure
Talk about a movie about life and death consequences this adventure on Mars and Earth is one of the best of the year. Matt Damon is awesome in this brilliant sci-fi picture. I enjoyed it immensely.
Assisting In The Eucharist At St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Today at church I assisted with the Eucharist/Communion at church for the first time since I have been at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. This is me in an alb which is a liturgical vestment that is worn in many churches for the clergy as well as those assisting in the Mass/worship. I am holding a chalice with real wine that we use each week in worship. I love doing this sort of thing at church because it brings me closer to Christ to help others in such a way.
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