Sal Y Luz del Mundo

28 de septiembre de 2020.-

Queridos Colegas, Amigos y Compañeros,

Este, ha sido un año marcado por eventos que ninguno de nosotros se imaginó. Sumidos en una
pandemia brutal que ha afectado la vida de millones de personas en este país y en el mundo, hemos
también enfrentado una crisis social motivada por la discriminación y el racismo. Y al mismo tiempo,
nos acercamos a unas elecciones fundamentales para el futuro de los Estados Unidos.

Nuestra tradición ignaciana nos invita a mirar al mundo y a discernir cómo trabajar para la mayor
gloria de Dios. Somos hombres y mujeres para los demás, llamados a, en todo amar y servir. Nuestra
misión es el servicio de la fe y la promoción de la justicia, con un especial llamado a poner nuestros
esfuerzos en la reconciliación.

El Evangelio, además, nos recuerda constantemente que somos la sal y la luz del mundo. Jesucristo,
a quién deseamos conocer y amar cada vez más, invita hoy día a mirar a nuestro alrededor y
preguntarnos… ¿Qué debemos hacer para cuidar del mundo, ser su sal y luz?

Es crucial que, como familia ignaciana nos reunamos y oremos sin cesar por nuestra misión y por
nuestro país. La oración es clave para sostener y enriquecer nuestra misión y vocación. Por lo tanto,
queremos invitarles, junto a miembros de la comunidad ignaciana de todo el país, a una Vigilia por la
Paz, la Reconciliación y la Justicia el próximo jueves 29 de octubre a las 7:30 pm.

El objetivo de este encuentro de oración, organizado por las Comunidades Hispanas Ignacianas de la
Oficina de Espiritualidad Ignaciana de la Provincia del Este de los Estados Unidos, es unirnos desde
distintos lugares del país y rezar por nosotros y por el país, sobre todo antes de las elecciones.

La Vigilia, de no más de 40 minutos de duración, será transmitida en vivo por YouTube, sin necesidad
de descargar ningún tipo de aplicación para el teléfono, la tableta o el computador. No vamos a
exigir inscripción previa, sin embargo, por favor inviten a miembros de sus comunidades o
instituciones al siguiente sitio web www.salyluzdelmundo.com donde encontrarán toda la
información necesaria.

En Cristo, nuestro Amigo, Hermano y Señor,
Carlos Aedo Zandra Schiemann
Director de Ministerios Hispanos Coordinadora de Ministerios Hispanos
Oficina de Espiritualidad Ignaciana Oficina de Espiritualidad Ignaciana

Dara is maintaining

Dara has been home now for a month and she and her boyfriend are settling into a routine. There has been an adjustment as they are trying to set up a proper schedule for home aid and visiting nurses. She is sleeping very well and is sitting in the sofa or in her wheelchair most of the day, which causes her some body aches and strains. She is eating well and staying hydrated. She follows all the news on TV and is quick sharp, with excellent hearing. She appreciates all the attention and work of her boyfriend to make life comfortable and pleasant for her.

Dara at times speak well. When she has energy and speaks loudly, she is audible, but a lot of times she mumbles and speaks softly. Sometimes people do not call her because they get uncomfortable when they realize they cannot understand her. There is a way of asking questions to her so that you can know the direction of her speech. She actually has a lot to say.

Friday, October 2nd is our oldest sibling's birthday, though she has returned to God. She and Dara were close in age and the last time we spoke, we talked of the times they Trick or Treated together. Dawn Mari would get excited about all the candy and her excitement as contagious because it was so raw and so natural. Dara's favorite holiday in Halloween. A few weeks ago, I sent some Halloween lights, decorations, and a table runner, and a gnome. I just sent two more gnomes that should arrive on Dawn Mari's birthday. I'm sure it will surprise her. These were gifts from a good friend who works for the Boston Red Sox, and they are two gnomish Red Sox players. We make each day of our happiness. Happiness is something we have to choose each day. When we share in someone's suffering or do something to make the day lighter, we realize how much joy it brings us. I'm grateful for the friends and loved ones who support my sister and one another. There is a great deal of goodwill in this world, and when we remember that goodwill and offer it to God, something remarkable happens. 

Carmela D'Elia

 

Patricia Pilette-

 NOTICING Expanding our quiet to hear God’s whisper Giving ourselves permission to imagine Not asking how - just being present. Sifting through gratitude Hoping to find the miracles that slipped by Unnoticed, not forgotten, in everyday time. Being attentive, welcoming the gifts, Embracing the ever-present Giver Dwelling patiently in our midst. Pulling us back with His grace From everywhere we’ve traveled in haste To the one constant in our ever-changing earthly place.

Mary Lou Ashur MD

Vieille peau on bony arms
Coddle fragile
Dewy wrinkles of fresh birth.

Beth Cioffoletti

                                            

sky-friend,

always there.

sometimes shy

playing hide and seek with light

sometimes radiant & dancing with color

or sparkling with stars.

always right there,

near as just looking up.

Quietly unfurling —

Soon, you will take your place

next along the vine

with those who come before you.

Soon, your sail will reflect the light

that has been calling you

since you were deep in the earth.

Your time has come.

Bonnie Beaudet

A Silly Ditty

Cheery Chipmunk

Be on your way

For I cannot

Feed you peanuts all day.

Watch out for the fox

For he ‘s hungry, too.

And I would hate to see him

Make a meal out of you.

Abundance

Branches so laden

With all of your fruit

So lovely, yet,

I wonder,

Are you burdened or proud?

My Backyard

\

I go far into the woods

Seeking something hard

Yet this morning I walked outside

And found it in my own backyard.

Busyness

Finally

I got you clearly

In a photo

You were so busy

Doing your job

Constant motion blurred the scene

I had to click and click.

Who was the busier?

Bravery

PICTURE OF 3 BIRDS inc. 2 Cardinals on feeder

Sing to me

My feathered friends.

Speak to me of survival.

Share your secrets.

Give me hope.

Sunflowers

Sunflowers

Blooming in the geraniums

What feathered gardener

Planted you there?

Thank you, I say

For this unexpected

Delight.

Flight

Come fly away with me,

My friend calls from the front walk.

I cannot fly,

I reply,

For I have not feathers nor wings.

How sad, he says,

For it is glorious.

Carol

Hallelujah!  I’m now a Christian.

The sun penetrates a multitude of leaves to shine on us

The clouds are artists.     

Their brushes sweep with abandon.                  

across the blue sky

Martha Schieve

1.My past, present, future seem to be woven together.
2.The rings of the years of growth, visible
in the hued tree are evidence.
3.Protecting and feeding the years of
growth.
4. Fountain, wellsprings of living love.
5. Leading to Jesus, my waiting savior.
6. I am found.

Andrea Storm Barkus

Roses appear often—do you notice them? Whether you’ve heard of

Lisieux’s precious Therese or not, they fall—

This one in the kitchen sink today—

    refuse of a peeled radish

Thalia Vitikos

 

Natalie Haskell

The Future is Now

Summer, like sand,

shifts into a mercurial autumn.

I walk the beach,

my dog eager,

my thoughts reluctant with remorse,

straining 

with herculean effort 

against progress.

They lead me

not to the salty shoreline

or the regular blip 

of illumination 

from the craggy promontory.

The message I seek

is immortalized in

an unpretentious rock wall

home to shore rats

and their cleverly hidden detritus.

A solitary stone beckons

admonishes me

The future is now.

Monica Lavia

Alma Mater Thoughts

Virginia Enbody

God bless Rodin!
Yes, Lord
Stilled I
Whatcha up to?
Be still...
Stilled II
Got a ticket to ride
What’s love got to with it?

M. Sobie

The Divine Dance

The aged reed bows to the Autumn wind to join in and delight in the dance
Knowing full well that Winter is coming soon and does not want to waltz

Survival

Please do not tell me I don't belong here.
I am far too lovely to threaten your stony sidewalk structures.
I want to live, to grow, to thrive.

Neighbor Tree

Oh Neighbor tree, you have lost your coat to the hungry.
Your soul has been laid bare.
You stand in front of me
Proud to be humble.

Mary Ernst

Holly Clark

Flames Dance

Flames dance in the night

Feet up and peace in the heart

Holy Spirit knows

The Golden Path

The Golden Path of Sea and Son calls to me

"Come follow" he says, I dare not... yet

I walk along the shore and he is following me,

in shimmering light a path is lit

The start of the path seems to always points to me

Wherever I walk I am being followed by

the glimmering path that beckons to me

The path, I know leads to You, Jesus

But while you are at the head of the trail

you are also walking with me

Reminding me

I am not walking the path alone,

I should have no fear

The golden path is a calling, a singing, a new hope

The golden path is yet to be fully explored and it waits for me

Not in gloom but in joyful hope

The hope in the fulfillment of a promise made when I was born

That never should I be forlorn

The path sings to me in glee,

your light dances upon the sea

Wondrous adventures await you and me!

Climbing Rainbows

Colors, colors and more colors fill my life and heart

Rainbows, full of hope when I am torn apart,

Come to me and give me a new start.

I am climbing on rainbows, a difficult task

So much beauty, but why so elusive I ask

To find a rainbow to climb it, I must discard my mask

Beyond the rain and beyond the mist

Lies my rainbow in a twist

I see it it and try to grab it with my fist

You say it can’t be climbed, as I try

It goes too far up into the sky

It is not as easy as pie

I come back to the ground in distress

But you admire the attempt , as it was my best

The rainbow cannot be climbed, i hazard a guess

It is the attempt and dream that is key

Climbing rainbows is not to be

But to dream is good enough for me!

The Center of the Labyrinth

Seashells, rocks, and coins

Waiting for You to answer

Prayers, hopes and dreams