Category Archives: Peace

Feeding the wolves

Posted on February 12, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

A native American grandfather, talking to his grandson about the terrorist attack of September eleven, said: ‘I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is vengeful, angry and violent. The other one is loving … Continue reading →

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Lions and lambs

Posted on January 2, 2015 by vincentsmithauthor

A few years ago a Roman Catholic parish in Holland decided hold a special service for the blessing of family pets in order to mark World Animal Day as well as the Feast of Saint Francis, who, of course, was … Continue reading →

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The Becalmed Oasis

Posted on December 18, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

John Hopkins University in Baltimore, in a study of the effects of prayer sessions among black women with breast cancer, concluded that there is evidence that the meditative states produced by group prayer sessions are a natural part of the … Continue reading →

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The essence of a great prayer

Posted on December 15, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

The essence of a great prayer is not in the majesty of its phrases but in its honesty; like the one that says: Dear God, So far today I’ve done all right. I’ve kept my mouth shut, I’ve not gossiped … Continue reading →

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The skeleton at the feast

Posted on September 25, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

It’s been said that of the seven deadly sins anger is the most fun. ‘To lick your wounds, to smack your lips over grievances long past, … to savour to the last toothsome morsel both the pain you’ve been given … Continue reading →

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Think yourself to happiness

Posted on September 17, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

“Most people,” said Abraham Lincoln, “Are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Well, that may be an oversimplification, but there is still great truth in it. A positive mental attitude does have a powerful effect … Continue reading →

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Humming birds and vultures

Posted on June 15, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

There are two particular types of bird native to the deserts of the American South West.One is the hummingbird and the other is the vulture. Vultures live off the rotting meat of the desert, and that’s what they look for. … Continue reading →

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