In his homily for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, Pope Francis says that "The sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns away indifference and gratitude nourishes hope.” By Francesca Merlo for Vatican News “[God] enters [through] our wounds....
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A Coral Tree Life Lesson from Desmond Tutu: Parenthood Is a Constant Practice of Forgiveness
This "Coral Tree Life Lesson" is an extract from Tutu's piece ‘I Am Sorry’ – the Three Hardest Words to Say (originally published in the Guardian, I think). I felt this particular passage -- about the constant practice of forgiveness parents are forced to practice --...
A Coral Tree Life Lesson from Our Friend Bob: Practice Patience & Trust
“Trust is the basis, the foundation, of any relationship.” - Bob Kate: Bob, if a young person, or one of your grandchildren, came to you and asked you, what are the most important lessons you’ve learned over the course of your life, what advice would you give? Bob:...
Coral Tree Life Lesson # 1: Wisdom from Our Friend Doris
Well, my husband used to say — and he always encouraged me in whatever job I had — don’t pay attention to anything that’s going on; just concentrate on doing your work and doing the best job you can. That is a lesson for life: to be proud of what you do.
Do Good Anyway: Wisdom from Mother Teresa
Do Good Anyway: Wisdom from Mother Teresa People are often unreasonable,illogical and self-centered.Forgive them anyway. The good you do today,people will often forget tomorrow.Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have,and it may never be enough.Give your best...
Let Life Humble You: Wisdom for the First Day of Hanukkah
Happy first day of Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, & Lama Tsong Khapa Day... For this powerful, triple-threat holy day, we're sharing some words of wisdom from Paul Weinfield. “Let Life Humble You” by Paul Weinfield Let life humble you. Leonard Cohen said his teacher...
September 11 Reflection: If I Can Help Somebody as I Pass Along
May today & every day be day of new beginnings… May we not mire in sadness, but always aspire to be a force for goodness in this world.. And may we never forget the sacrifice of those we’ve lost, of those who serve, those who give their lives for others… in our community, our country, all countries…
Wisdom | “You Must Believe in Your Potential” by Chamtrul Rinpoche (Or as our Gigi would say: “Keep going, Kiddo!”)
The problem for so many people is that they don’t believe in their potential, so their love and compassion remains extremely limited, and it usually extends no further than to their closest family members.
‘I Am Sorry’ – the Three Hardest Words to Say
Desmond Tutu "My father has long since died, but if I could speak to him today, I would want to tell him that I had forgiven him. What would I say to him? I would begin by thanking him for all the wonderful things he did for me as my father ... Why would I do such a...
Wisdom | The Power of Patience
Adapted from the 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life "In relationships with others, patience becomes a form of kindness. Think of the best friend who comforts you night after night over the heartache that just won’t go away, or the grandchild who smiles through the story...