Something to ponder on a patriotic weekend

Of course, I'm rather old-fashioned. Decoration Day is May 30 no matter which Monday people get off work.

Last year I was in a rather tender-hearted state and wept all through Memorial Day weekend. This time around I'm just tired (got to bed at 9:30 last night).

But what I want to share is something in my e-mail this morning from Pepper Marts, a grand firebrand in this diocese.

"One who finds his homeland sweet is still a tender beginner;
the one to whom every soil is as his native land is already strong;
but perfect is the one to whom the entire world is a place of exile."
--Hugh of St. Victor in the Didascalian III, 20

Beloved:

May we keep our eyes ever on the Commonwealth of God and its Justice
-- and never confuse it with anything less.

--the BB

While we're giving thanks...

And I am crossposting to the articles of others on this morning off....

Hillary Rettig and One Pissed Of Liberal (aka OPOL) combine forces for a tribute to progressive activists to whom we owe so very much. They also invite us to become active in the causes of freedom, justice, and peace. Hmm, for those of the Christian flavor that might translate as furthering the reign of God, or cooperating with the Holy Spirit in the redemption and sanctification of the world, or something like that. For others it might be "tikkun" or "right action." Anyway, it sounds like a really good idea.

This Thanksgiving, let’s all give thanks for the progressive activists who have fought against often incredible odds to give us a better world, and continue to do so. Then, go out and do some progressive activism and BE PROUD OF IT. Fly your activist flag proudly, and encourage others to do the same. Remember that progressive activists are, quite simply, the most precious resource in the world, and that if we all just do a bit more activism, and encourage others to do the same, we can create an enormous amount of social progress.

So, if you have a few minutes, check out "Giving Thanks for Progressive Activists"--lots of inspiring pictures and links to take action as well.