Sunday, January 31, 2010

A Prayer for Humanity

I pray for humanity . . .

I pray for humanity to achieve everlasting life
I pray for humanity to be healed of its pain and suffering
I pray for humanity to see the light of God
I pray for humanity to be in a state of peacefulness and submission
I pray for humanity to find the straight path
I pray for humanity to be free and fulfilled with God's bounty
I pray for humanity to be grateful
I pray for humanity to be led to the promised land
I pray for humanity to recognize truth
I pray for humanity to dispel falsehood
I pray for humanity to embrace one another
I pray for humanity to resolve its conflicts
I pray for humanity to understand its needs
I pray for humanity to find divine love
I pray for humanity to come nearer to God
I pray for humanity to believe in itself
I pray for humanity to overcome its woes and failures
I pray for humanity to establish natural law
I pray for humanity to find its place in the world
I pray for humanity to overcome its fears
I pray for humanity to embark on pilgrimage
I pray for humanity to relieve its sins
I pray for humanity to spread love and happiness
I pray for humanity to keep hope
I pray for humanity to achieve salvation and paradise
I pray for humanity to live out its dreams
I pray for humanity to achieve transcendence
I pray for humanity to be harmonious with nature
I pray for humanity to find its way in the dark
I pray for humanity to discern from right and wrong

I pray with my all heart for God to hear our prayers . . .

Amen.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Please support our ongoing efforts in Haiti . . . speedily and mightily . . .

On Monday President Bill Clinton, the UN Special Envoy for Haiti, traveled to Haiti to deliver emergency relief supplies, assess needs, and meet with Haitian Prime Minister Bellerive regarding immediate and long-term recovery. Today President Clinton and President George W. Bush are continuing their work to raise funds to help rebuild Haiti.

Dear Friend,

Five days ago, we launched a major effort to respond to the immediate and long-term needs of the people of Haiti. Already, more than 130,000 people have responded by donating funds.

Thank you for being one of them. We are touched by the outpouring of support and compassion for our neighbors.

The challenges in Haiti are enormous, and the road ahead will be long. Our immediate priority is to save lives. Organizations are on the ground delivering aid to as many people as possible, but many more people need assistance. We're responding to the unmet needs.

One hundred percent of your online donation will go toward relief efforts and helping Haiti rebuild in the coming years. We are committed to quickly spending your contributions on the Haitian people's immediate needs and wisely investing in their long-term rebuilding.

Please consider making another donation -- and encouraging your friends and family to do the same -- at:

www.clintonbushhaitifund.org

Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere, making rescue efforts even more difficult. Much of the infrastructure has been destroyed.

We're doing everything we can to help those in most need of assistance. And, through the generosity of caring citizens like you, we will ensure these efforts are sustained.

With gratitude for your ongoing support,


Bill Clinton
George W. Bush

What is Beauty?

What is beauty when there is no one there to behold it?

Tuesday, January 19, 2010