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25th December 2011

[shashin type=”photo” id=”468″ size=”large” columns=”1″ order=”user” position=”center”] The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest, it is as if we open an inner door. It reduces fear, boosts confidence and brings us inner strength. By reducing distrust, itContinue reading “25th December 2011”

23rd December 2011

[shashin type=”photo” id=”466″ size=”large” columns=”1″ order=”user” position=”center”] Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Permanent Prayer for Peace

22nd December 2011

[shashin type=”photo” id=”465″ size=”large” columns=”max” order=”user” position=”center”] In times of quietness, our hearts should be like a tree, lifting their branches to heaven to draw down strength which they will need to face the storms that will surely come in life. Salesians of Don Bosco Permanent Prayer for Peace

21st December 2011

[shashin type=”photo” id=”464″ size=”large” columns=”max” order=”user” position=”center”] The venerable teachers, philosophers & spiritual practitioners throughout history have concluded that the greatest happiness we can experience comes from the development of an open, loving heart. Allan Lokos Permanent Prayer for Peace

20th December 2011

[shashin type=”photo” id=”463″ size=”large” columns=”max” order=”user” position=”center”] If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of that–warm things, kind things, sweet things–help andContinue reading “20th December 2011”