Deputy Council Administrator, County Council, Prince George's County, MD, Member Secular Franciscan Order (OFS), Roman Catholic, U of MD Terps, Orioles, Ravens
"In times of desolation, God conceals Himself from us so that we can discover for ourselves what we are without Him." St. Margaret of Cortona - A powerful observation that I needed to hear today & thought that others also may find this bit of wisdom helpful. Peace & All Good
No matter your ideology or political preferences, how can we continue to sit back & not recognize that such everyday tragedies must be addressed & humanely handled? We are better than this. May God protect the victims of our society's growing indifference. God may we become Love.
Great job: Kentland, Bladensburg, and Morningside, as well as all volunteer & career staff at all stations who help keep our County safe. You all are treasures to the community. May God continue to bestow Blessings & Protection for all of you. You are valued. Peace and All Good.
PGFD Fire Chief @BenBmbarksdale presented 3 new awards today. The 24/7 365 Awards were presented to all-volunteer @Kentland33@BladensburgVFD & @morningsidevfd in recognition of their ability to provide staffing & response to all dispatched incidents in 2018. New annual award
Do not let polarization & division creep into your life & separate you from your family, friends, neighbors & fellow citizens of the world. Look for & cherish all that we share together & not dwell on differences. Don't let others manipulate & use you for their selfish purposes.
Life is a Gift from God. It is Holy & precious. Protect, honor, & celebrate life in all its forms. May God's Love convert hearts & guide souls. Choose God's Gift of Life. Peace and All Good.
A lesson & truth our world needs now, more than ever. The new religion of "ME" is steadily taking greater hold of too many facets of society. It is not too late to stand up & be an example of the power LOVE. Our sisters & brothers need to experience the fulness of life thru LOVE.
I just simply loved this clip. It made my heart smile. Pets are loving companions &, I believe, understand much more than we give them credit for. May this also bring a smile to you. Happy New Year! Peace and All Good.
A good New Year's Resolution would be for all of us to make a conscious effort each day to do something helpful & kind for another person, any person, especially someone we may not know or know well. Can you imagine the impact that could have? Peace, Love, & Blessings to all.
May 2019 be a year of Blessings for All. A year where Justice & Peace take deeper root & are manifest in our individual & collective actions. Where Love & Caring for Others becomes common place. Our world needs to change. Let the change begin with each one of us in this moment.
Excellent advice for people of faith. We need to step forward in 2019 to confront those who play upon & espouse ignorance, prejudice, bigotry, & isolation. Our nation, our world are far better than such base conditions. Let's pray for & actively work for peace & justice for all.
God's Love is all we need. Open yourself to receive the fullness of God's Gifts so that you will be transformed. Let the Holy Spirit guide your journey, every step along life's way. Christ Jesus has opened the door for us and it is up to us to follow Jesus to the kingdom of God.
May we each give the Gift of Peace & Love to one another as we observe & celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ. May our prayers provide powerful, fragrant, & pleasing incense to God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Free us of worldly values, make us disciples.
As we prepare for the celebration of Christmas, let us pray as The Assisi Project asks (see below). May God lead each of us to apply our unique talents & gifts to help heal our country, our church, and our world. We are in complex, difficult, & dangerous times. Pray for Justice.
Show & share the joy & love that your faith represents. By your words, actions, & demeanor you can be a very powerful witness of the genuine gifts that faith can bestow on us. The most effective way to reach others is to let them see faith in action. Make this Christmas special.
We often hear, "I wish we had a better, more caring, just world, without violence & selfishness." Certainly a worthy goal for all of us. But, that is just the point. The down payment starts with each one of us. We have the power to choose to act with love, kindness, & joy today!