A Thanksgiving Reflection: Praising God for ALL!“ Too Rich to be so Poor.” Years ago, I was in government housing, alone raising three teen boys and a baby girl. I was in grad school and teaching for a stipend of $800.00/month, and I also made extra money with a part-time tutoring position where I taught … Continue reading Thanksgiving Blessings- “Too rich to be so poor.”
Author: C.D. Phillips
How do we protect human reproductive rights and the life of the unborn?
"Having Sex Is Part of the Animal Experience" - How do we protect human reproductive rights and the life of the unborn? How could any sane person be both "pro-life" and "pro-reproductive rights?" A personal testimony...In 1982, I gave birth to a pre-mature baby boy. He was fully formed, very much a human baby, 10 … Continue reading How do we protect human reproductive rights and the life of the unborn?
The Gift – “A Glimpse of Heaven in a Dream”
The Gift - A Glimpse of Heaven in a Dream We all dream. Each and every night we drift into "REM" sleep to rejuvenate our brains and work through troubles of the day. Over the years, I have always had a recurring dream. In this dream, I am usually driving somewhere that seems familiar, but … Continue reading The Gift – “A Glimpse of Heaven in a Dream”
Thomas Merton – Peace Activist
Thomas Merton - Peace Activist September 21, 2008 at 5:33pm If we HATE because someone is different, then we are not glorifying God. The public attack on someone's character and the "joining" of groups directed at attacking or"stopping" someone, simply because they see things differently than you, is an engagement in hate and division. Try … Continue reading Thomas Merton – Peace Activist
“WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE….”
WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE.... February 21, 2012 at 7:03am When I was a young woman growing up in the 60's and 70's, it became clear to me that the only logical process for resolving conflicts and working toward world peace was to embrace and celebrate diversity and to love and respect the dignity of … Continue reading “WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE….”
Social Justice, Socialism and the Hypocrisy of the Christian Conservative:
Social Justice, Socialism and the Hypocrisy of the Christian Conservative: January 6, 2012 at 11:03pm - from my facebook note of last year. Social Justice, Socialism and the Hypocrisy of the Christian Conservative: "Love your neighbor as yourself:" As a devout Catholic Christian, I do my best to follow the teachings of Christ…to love my … Continue reading Social Justice, Socialism and the Hypocrisy of the Christian Conservative:
“Breaking the Cycle of FEAR and Anxiety” – A personal journey of healing through music
"Flight or Fright?" -The "sensitive child:" As a small child, with an undiagnosed anxiety disorder, I was afraid all the time. I was literally frightened of everything, especially the adults' authority in my life and peers and siblings who were assertive and strong-willed. They all scared me to death. I literally shook all the time … Continue reading “Breaking the Cycle of FEAR and Anxiety” – A personal journey of healing through music
THE BETTER PORTION: “My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours..”
THE BETTER PORTION: "My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours..".
THE BETTER PORTION: “My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours..”
Living a good life in communion with God and His church: The gospel from this Sunday's readings were about the lost sheep, the lost coin, the prodigal son who returned home...those who were lost and then found.. Amazing Grace is the song that comes to mind..."I was blind and now I see..." This is a … Continue reading THE BETTER PORTION: “My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours..”
9/11 A Reflection – C. Dianne Phillips
On the morning of 9/11, I was preparing to teach a Physics Lab on Bernoulli's principle. My students were experimenting with the design of aircraft wings as they investigated the physics of "lift." This meant that they would have to propose various designs and develop a methodology for testing their efficacy. The First Plane: As the … Continue reading 9/11 A Reflection – C. Dianne Phillips
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