A. Unabashed Pacifist:
Each heartbeat is a rhythmic chant: Peace now, Peace now, Peace now, Peace now, etc. And then we die.
B. Unabashed Christian:
Holy One,
Grant us security in hour hope, supported by the assurance that you want what is good for us. We face all uncertainty with one certainty: you are with us and for us.
Amen
C. Un-quoting Jesus:
“… and right above the altar, a stained-glass image of me praying.”
[What’s glass? And why stain it?... Sorry, He never said that.]
D. Blog: Words of Interest
The word alcatraz comes from the Spanish and Portugese word for "pelican", which derives from the Arabic al-qadus, referring to the bucket of a water-raising irrigation wheel. The bird was so named because it was thought to scoop water into its beak pouch to transport to its young in the desert. This word was later mistakenly applied to the Frigate-bird in the form albatross, not to be confused with albacore, another offspring of Arabic. The Portugese albacor comes from al-bukr, meaning, oddly enough, a young camel. Might want to check the ingredients in your tuna sandwich!
[Thanks to Linda Smolik at www.takeourword.com]
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