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Rocks, bells and our inescapable bonds in humanity

December 26, 2019December 23, 2019 / jamesrneal / Leave a comment

It seems a large portion of our society wants to emulate or, perhaps, become a rock. Not a rock in the sense of the spoiled, hedonistic, “rock star” boobs who populate the covers of tabloids, but rather a rock in the sense they are immovable in their self-reliance. In many ways, this is one of … Continue reading Rocks, bells and our inescapable bonds in humanity

Finding compassion in the fire of love

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 / jamesrneal / 4 Comments

This originally was presented as a sermon for Noon Prayers, Wednesday August 22, 2018 at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Enid Oklahoma. Today we remember St. Martin de Porres, who lived in Lima, Peru from 1579 to 1639. He is the patron saint of barbers, public health workers, all those seeking racial harmony, and – particularly … Continue reading Finding compassion in the fire of love

The small stuff

October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 / jamesrneal / Leave a comment

It's not every day that you get to do something, to give of yourself in some way, that will truly make a significant difference in someone else's life. Or, is it? Yes, that's right, I've resorted to mak­ing an opening statement that I will then purposefully refute, followed by a simple question with an obvious … Continue reading The small stuff

What would Jesus have us do?

July 21, 2017 / jamesrneal / 1 Comment

  You don’t have to look far these days in Oklahoma to find a social service program that’s fallen prey to the state’s budget crisis. DHS, ODMHSAS, OHCA — the alphabet soup of agencies cutting services to our state’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens seems to grow daily. Why is this a matter for a … Continue reading What would Jesus have us do?

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A selection of Catholic, Celtic and other designs, hand etched in up-cycled wine bottles to make functional chalices with decorative bases. These chalices can be used for your favorite beverage, for flowers or other decorative uses. All sales support Holy Cross ministries to the homeless and nursing home residents. See link to our shop in the bio. .
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