My "friends map":

http://rezendi.zigamorph.net/friendsmap.htm?userName=pilgrimsoul

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True evangelism, based on the example of Jesus, does not suggest the "missionary zeal" of self-righteous proselytizers. It implies, on the contrary, the kind of all-embracing universality evident in Mother Teresa's prayer: "May God break my heart so completely that the whole world falls in." Not just fellow nuns, Catholics, Calcuttans, Indians. The ( Read more... )

On a more upbeat note (I'm starting to calm down and feel a bit better now ...) I saw March of the Penguins last night, and I can't recommend it more highly. It's sweet, awe-inspiring, beautifully filmed, heart-warming and very educational, too. I loved it.

I'm going to get a penguin icon ...

So I know it wouldn't solve everything in my world, but I realized today, when talking about Austin to Jeff for the umpteenth time, how much better I would feel if I were back there. Back home -- because it really was home to me ( Read more... )

I have just gained a lot of new respect for Reese Witherspoon.

http://entertainment.msn.com/movies/hotgossipc3

Amen and pass the collection plate. :)

Can I just say, again, how confusing and difficult this year has been ( Read more... )

I'm sick. I hate being sick.

Blah.

Before that, though, I had a surprisingly restorative weekend with friends. More on that later.

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