Basin and Towel
I recently spent eight hours in the Emergency department of a large hospital. One of the Brothers got some sap in his eye while gardening.… Read More »Basin and Towel
Empathy
Bucket List
I have to admit that the term bucket list hardly rated a mention in my life until recently. Sure I had seen the 2007 movie,… Read More »Bucket List
One
Recently we had the anniversary of the famous Martin Luther King, “I have a dream!” speech. Regardless of your politics or world view it would… Read More »One
Why?
I can remember as a young teacher visiting the family of a boy I taught. The lad had a young brother who was about 4… Read More »Why?
One Step
A dear friend of mine – Denis Hernon – used to say to me, “Damien, can you leave that which is essential and attend to… Read More »One Step
Beauty
Look for beauty with an open heart and you will find it; the mocking of beauty comes from the hardened heart. Have you a favourite… Read More »Beauty
Covid Kindness
Recently I shared in a blog a quotation I saw on a poster by the side of the highway; “In a world in which you… Read More »Covid Kindness
Compassion
I believe deeply in the innate dignity of all. Innate is a beautiful word; it means of one’s essence – of one’s core – one’s… Read More »Compassion