Tag Archives: Christ

This light that has overcome the darkness

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Don Watkins

I’m a fan of Matthew Fox. He and other theologians like Ilia Delio and John Duns Scotus have influenced my thinking too. Today is Easter for many in the world and the familiar greeting among many of the world’s Christians … Continue reading →

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Imagination

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Don Watkins

“Imagine a world where the representatives of the greatest military power on earth are humbled by an unarmed healer from the backwaters of Galilee. If you can imagine this kind of world, you possess … an imagination ready to discern … Continue reading →

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Victory is certain

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Don Watkins

This letter that came from the Merton Institute is timely today. Sometimes I feel an overwhelming sense of despair and lately it has been tugging at my shoulder from time to time.  This letter Czeslaw Milosz though fifty years ago … Continue reading →

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Home again

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Don Watkins

I’m home again after two days at Stella Maris Retreat in Skaneateles, New York. It was the annual meeting of the Kateri Tekakwitha Region Secular Franciscan Order. I’m humbled to be a member, much less a minister of our local … Continue reading →

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Bunny fluff

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Don Watkins

Today I awoke to a covering of white stuff that Fr. Bob at the Mountain called “bunny fluff.” Bob said that any snow that falls after April 1st is referred to as bunny fluff. It works for me. My ride … Continue reading →

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Rigid people

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Don Watkins

This week I encountered once again a chap at work who is very narrow minded and rigid. He’s inflexible and I must have some of that nature in me. I know I do and that’s what burns me about him. … Continue reading →

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In the beginning was the word

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Don Watkins

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came … Continue reading →

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Magnificat

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Don Watkins

This afternoon I watched a movie that my wife gave me for my birthday. It’s called the Nativity Story and it was released last year. It’s a wonderful movie and the kind of movie I love to watch at this … Continue reading →

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Biblical socialism

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Don Watkins

Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. With great power the apostles gave their testimony to … Continue reading →

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Christmas displays

Posted on December 1, 2007 by Don Watkins

Recently Olean, New York and the surrounding area has been driven into a frenzy at times over the public display of a nativity set on the lawn of city hall. I’ve read with interest the articles pro and con in … Continue reading →

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