Saint Francis of Assisi

"All the darkness in the world can't extinguish the light from a single candle."

FD NY

One this day of mourning, that many of us remember so vividly.
Remember the 342 New York City Fire Fighters who died in the line of duty.

"I have to tell you that in light of the Gospel and Catholic principles, this logic of division makes no sence. Jesus came to break down barriers. He died to proclaim universal brotherhood; this central point of His teaching is charity - that is, the love that binds all human beings to Him as the elder brother and binds us all with Him to the Father."
Blessed Pope John XXIII
Pentecost Homily
1944

Peace

Peace is the first condition of true progress. Peace is indispensable so that indviduals and peoples may live in freedom. At the same time, peace is conditioned by the guarantee that all individuals and peoples are assured the right to liberty, truth, justice and ove.
Pope Paul VI

Let us pray for the souls of Jonathan Croom and Lt. Charles 'Chip' McCarthy of the Buffalo Fire Department who died in the line of Duty Monday as well as three Russian Fire Fighters who were killed in a blast Saturday.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon them

May they and all the souls of our faithfully departed through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Saint Florian Pray For Us and Watch Over all FireFighters

Diversity

Recently it has come to my attention that a teen in Michigan was beaten for being gay.
Where is the compassion, respect, understanding for people different than ourselves?

If parents do not teach children diversity - Then they have failed.

Ghandi

"Great minds talk about ideas. Average minds talk about objects. Little minds talk about other people."