Finding Hope for Our Time — In Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Finding hope for our time: Charles Jennens’ libretto for Handel’s “Messiah” was a response to his time — and ours. Read more.
The Top Religion Stories of 2025 — From Religion News Association
The top religion stories of 2025 from the Religion News Association reflect a world of turmoil — and hope. Read more.
Click Here for Christmas Carols — The Old-Fashioned Kind
Music to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Click here for Christmas carols — the old-fashioned kind. Read more.
I’m Thankful for a Window. It’s Small, but It Opens Onto . . . Everything
I’m thankful for a window. It’s small but it opens onto everything: a tree. A bird. A squirrel. Not much. But in fact everything. Read more.
The Older You Get, the More Dead People You Know
The older you get, the more dead people you know. They are everywhere now. They keep you company. Read more.
Prayer Flags Were Flying — But What Is Prayer?
Prayer flags were flying at the Ratna Ling Retreat center, and I wondered, but not for the first time, what is prayer? Read more.
I Write. Therefore, I Procrastinate. Why?
I write. Therefore, I procrastinate. Why? Could the thing I have in mind to write be too big, too gleaming, too unattainable? Read more.
Older, but Wiser? Or, When Life Gives You Lemons, Freeze Them
Older, but wiser? Maybe. We elders can’t give you wisdom, but we can give you some tips, like when life gives you lemons, freeze them. Read more.
The Most Famous American in the World Is Now . . .
The most famous American in the world is now a man who has taken a vow of poverty and committed his life to the welfare of others. Read more.
Beauty Makes Me Happy — Why?
Beauty makes me happy — why? What is it about beauty that causes me to loose myself in it? Read more.