The Internet Murder continues.......

Mrs. Delany made him a fresh pot of coffee. She didn’t think coffee was good and certainly not better than a nice cup of tea, especially now with all that had happened. She didn’t realize that she was muttering aloud. She heated him some scones, which she knew he could not resist. She found the Devon cream and put the tray before him once she had completed preparing everything just so, then quietly left the kitchen. She would not be able to do any work today. She was upset that Fr. Brown was dead, but more so for Fr. Francis. He had been at the church for five years now and always treated her with the utmost respect. He never called her by her first name. He did not make her retire, though Fr. Santinelli had wanted her to. If he hadn’t been transferred out, she knew she would not still be at the church. What would she have done then? All she knew was the church, which she had served since she was a young girl. She thought of the other churches where she had served, but here, it was her home, though she did not sleep here because she didn’t think it was proper. Fr. Francis was always kind to her, even when she forgot things sometimes. He even suggested that she sleep over when she felt tired. She loved him as if he was her biological son. He had never really needed her. She needed him and the Church. It had been her life for so many years. “Thank you God for finally giving me a son,” she whispered. She and Mr. Delany never could have children. I was not blessed, she had thought. She felt bad, when people asked her why they didn’t have children. She loved children so much, they would say, waiting for a reply. But she couldn’t reply, because she knew that if she did, she would cry, and she didn’t want them to see that. She would just change the subject and sometimes that would silence the curiosity of others. Sometimes it did not, and she suffered in silence. Well now, God had a special son for her: Fr. Francis.” Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “The Internet Murders.” https://www.silvaredigonda.ca

Word On The Street 11&12 June 22 at Queens Park

I am very excited to be back at Word on The Street this summer. The three changes are the dates (11&12 June) which I am happy with because it will be warm or should be; that it has moved from the Water front to Queens Park. I have to admit I prefer the waterfront, but I am sure they have their reasons. This year will be a two day event and I am sure that will drain me, but it is outside and we need to be back with people who love books. This is a headsup and I hope you will share the information. I have finished writing my next book and am patiently waiting for results. I want to make sure it is published for next years Word On the Street. Please drop by and visit me and if you are so inclined I take my coffee black. I also like boston cream donuts but it is too messy at book fairs. Stay well and keep safe.

How do I know it is God? Listening to God's voice

Weekend was tiring - War in Ukraine continues to be horrific

I attended a spiritual Ignatius weekend which started at 11:00 and ended at 7:30 Sat and Sunday. I took notes for what I want to share with you but I asked if I could share the video's and info and was informed yes, that it was public. So, I will select what to share when I receive the material. It was tiring but well worth my attendance. It provides me with some pause and a refresher on spirituality. As for Russia, Zelensky continues to show great strength and bravery while Putin's army depict they are not soldiers but executioners of helpless civilians. Our leaders need to make this stop, regardless of Russia's threats. Putin is playing with the West, toying with our intellect and emotions. I cannot believe that this one barely human person can create so much suffering and for what? The world has united in watching and providing some deterrants but we need to do so much more of whatever it takes to remove this man. Yes, to remove. Give the Ukraines whatever they need to stop these horrors. I cannot help but think how this could have been so different from the beginning of attack if we had been more involved. Russia's threats of nuclear war will not cease. It will hang in the air while he is in power. As for the Russian people and his manipulation of them, the young can see through him as can the intellect. He may have a following of older people who want to believe him. That will not sustain him. Russians are leaving and we need to help them as well. We cannot hold one entire country responsible for one poor excuse of a man and his greedy cronies. We must never allow these people to hold their stolen previous status. If this is not a wake up call watching civilians found gagged and shot in the back of the head, than we need to face our own responsiblity in allowing this to happen.

Holy Terror made in heaven

For Love of Country: Military Policewoman continues https://www.silvaredigonda.ca

The Base Security Officer and all Military Police at CFB Chilliwack take this opportunity to thank MCpl Redigonda for her loyal service and wish her well on her future endeavours. From Sally – I have fond memories of our talks about “little boys” at the CFSIS canteen. Have a great retirement. From June French – Thanks again for your help when I was in Toronto in May 92. Best wishes for the future. A pleasant buzz stirred in the room. “Little boys?” Everyone chuckled. “What does that mean?” Bill asked, looking slightly perplexed. He was standing near enough to the head table that everything he said could be heard by most in the room. I smiled, remembering. I looked around and saw most of the Military Police men and women from my detachment. There was also a good representation from the SIU. I felt separate, as most eyes were on me. Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “For love of country : military policewoman"

Image of God - Theology ethic notes continue

We are made in the image of God. Image of God has a big impact on how we see God. Trinitarian considerations - Two aspects of this: Perception of the World. Think of a pyramid. At the top you have God. Then the angels, man, boy children, girl children, animals, plants and trees and then inamichatl (rocks). In this model, there is a denial - not taking seriously. God has incarnate, therefore has lots of implications. If God is up there, then Judge. If angels - denial of bodies and therefore making incarnation less revelant. If God is male then clearly men and boys are a cut above. It used to be that if a male only had one testicle, he could not be a priest. Women could be possession for men. Images of God and how we understand God affects how we see the world. God is Trinity - are enormous with ethics. Problem is we have reduced the trinity to an old man, young man and a bird. We have deduced the God with relationship - three persons in one God. Equal inclusive speaks to the reality of all creation in unity in equality. Relationship of outpouring love - God is in presence outpouring love. Great God of outpouring love of all creation. Think of both. Trinitarian is doing lots for ethics. Trinity can be understood in all. Therefore the whole basis of ethics is that we are made in the image of God. We should be defined in relationship. Ideal of marriage is continuing relationship so people don’t get hurt. The notion of rules, even our rules that were best to maintain relationships, think about the rules and think of how they may be developed because of this. Next Moral Theology - ethic notes