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Lamentations

LAMENTATIONS

The world we live in is a dangerous world. Sudden death is possible from nature when cars (or houses) fall into sinkholes that appear out of nowhere and ships are tossed by rogue waves. More commonly, tornados tear through homes with impunity and people are killed by their fellow man in drive-by shootings. Sometimes, death is not quick, as in the case of chronic diseases. Too often, unborn babies are, in the words of Shakespeare, “from their mother’s womb untimely...

Canticle of the Sun

CANTICLE OF THE SUN

Translated by Paschal Robinson (public domain) and slightly modernized Here begin the praises of the creatures which Blessed Francis made to the praise and honor of God while he was ill at San Damiano. Most high, most powerful, good Lord,Praise, glory, honor and blessing are yours.To you alone do they belong, most High,And there is none fit to mention you. Praise be to you, my Lord, with all your creatures,Especially to my reverent Brother Sun,who lights up the day, and gives us...

Cooling off from the heat

BACK TO THE FUTURE

There was a time centuries ago when large areas of California were hot, parched for lack of water, with few ways for indigenous peoples and Spanish settlers to cool off. But back then, temperatures of 110 degrees F. may very well have been rare. Not anymore. The children in the featured photo are trying to stay comfortable during a heat wave. But take away the water from the fountain given the current California drought. Then, shut down the air conditioning...

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