Over a late night cup of coffee, I would share with you my sadness with the amount of violence that is in the news lately. The shootings of two black men by police, under circumstances, that on the surface, appear to require further investigation. We have the killing of five police officers in Dallas, TX. Then the terror attack on French citizens in the city of Nice, resulting in 84 deaths, and 202 persons injured. And now we have the killing of 3 officers in Baton Rouge, LA. Add these incidents to the others that have occurred this year, both in our nation and in the wider world; and one gets the feeling that darkness is increasing in our world. And it will, if we allow it; the Christophers, a Christian inspirational group, quotes a proverb: “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” We are called to bring some love, some hope, and some light into our families and our communities. Be open to the Holy Spirit, let it inspire you, and be open to any opportunity to do some good that may come our way.
Over a cup of coffee, I had planned on sharing a report on Catholic deacons that I saw on PBS’ Religion & Ethics Newsweekly program, but then I read a post written by Deacon Bill Ditewig, in which he pointed out the errors of the report, and made corrections. Then he issued a challenge to all of us deacons; to be true instruments of peace in this world that is in so much turmoil.
Well, here’s hoping the caffeine does not keep me awake. See you again over a cup of coffee.
Musings From St. Anthony's Walnut Tree 
I wanted very much to have this cup of coffee with you. your godly wisdom and scholarship always inspire. (unfortunately the computer refused to turn on and has been away for full check-up the whole week. Apparently an update for Windows was slowed down by our satilite dish so the system was closed down)…..Indeed, darkness is certainly on the rise. I’m absolutely horrified only today from connections from Christians (inside the Soviet Union) to learn of the rapid rise of ‘anti-Christian’ violence that is occurring there hidden largely from the wider world. I also absolutely agree that all who love the Lord. Who truly know Jesus Christ as Saviour must in these days in whatever way they can be LIGHTS and by their lives indicate the truth of the Presence of Christ in us to the needing and the desperate. This time of a ‘cuppa’ valued and appreciated. Thank you.
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