There are beautiful wild forces within us. Let them turn the mills inside and fill sacks that feed even heaven. — St. Francis of Assisi We often think of wild forces as something untamed and out of control. Surely wild forces can’t be good? But that’s not what St. Francis says. He alludes to our…
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Always From The Child’s Hand
Alway’s from the child’s hand the sword should be removed. I think every nation is an infant. — St. Francis of Assisi. Who knew St. Francis was into universal disarmament? Wouldn’t it be nice if our world, our country, our small part of this country paused to consider the age, maturity, and stability of the hand’s…
The Lessons of Deeper Knowledge
It was easy to love God in all that was beautiful. The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me to embrace God in all things. — St. Francis of Assisi Followers of the Pew know I occasionally come across a phrase that gets me thinking. Today’s words, “The lessons of deeper knowledge” woke me up. What…
God Too Would Kneel Down
He lingered a bit longer before any face that was weeping, and before eyes that were laughing. And sometimes when we passed a soul in worship God too would kneel down. I have come to learn: God adores his creation. — St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis describes a walk he took with God in the…
A State Of Calm Is Practiced Not Inherited
The Hubbell Pew used to get some of its best material from two four year old philosophers, Will and Jake. In a little over a month those philosophers will graduate from high school and head to college, but my other grandchildren still provide a wealth of material. Last week Suzy helped take care of my daughter’s…