At mass this weekend, our deacon made reference to a writing of Pope John Paul II where he emphasized "being" vs "having". These approaches or mindsets might align well with the concept of cycles. The expansion cycle is a time where the masses focus on "having", while the contraction commences with a shift towards "being". I'm constantly assaulted for being a pessimist and "gloom n' doomer" for my economic outlook, but I continue to emphasize that the contraction cycle will bring many great things. A shift to "being" from "having" will be good for all. A mindset of "supersize me" evolving towards "we" and "us" will be a good thing. Less of "having" and more of "being" will be a welcomed shift. Keep your eyes open and ears to the ground. A transition is rapidly occurring.
A nice article on the subject:
http://www.acton.org/publications/randl/rl_article_321.php
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Showing posts with label pope john paul II. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Legitimate Use of Violence
“Legitimate use of violence can only be that which is required in self-defense.”
Ron Paul
"Never swing first, but if he swings at you, knock his lights out."
Robert F. Barrell
"Humanity should question itself, once more, about the absurd and always unfair phenomenon of war, on whose stage of death and pain only remain standing the negotiating table that could and should have prevented it."
Pope John Paul II
Can our initial and continued efforts in Afghanistan be categorized as "self-defense"?
Can any of our efforts in Iraq be categorized as "self-defense"?
And now, Iran??
Ron Paul
"Never swing first, but if he swings at you, knock his lights out."
Robert F. Barrell
"Humanity should question itself, once more, about the absurd and always unfair phenomenon of war, on whose stage of death and pain only remain standing the negotiating table that could and should have prevented it."
Pope John Paul II
Can our initial and continued efforts in Afghanistan be categorized as "self-defense"?
Can any of our efforts in Iraq be categorized as "self-defense"?
And now, Iran??
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Kissing The Sheeple
The sheeple appear to adhere to the K.I.S.S. Principle (Keep It Simple Stupid):
-viewers of Michael Jackson's memorial service: 3 billion (estimated)
-viewers of Princess Diana's funeral: 2.5 billion
-viewers of Pope John Paul II's funeral: 2 billion
-viewers of Princess Diana's wedding: 700 million
-viewers of 2005 season of American Idol: 500 million
-voters in 2008 presidential election: 125 million
-voters in 2004 presidential election: 122 million
-viewers of last episode of MASH: 106 million
-viewers of Barack Obama's inauguration: 50 million
-viewers of Ronald Reagan's inauguration: 42 million
-viewers of Ronald Reagan memorial service: 35 million
-viewers of Michael Jackson's memorial service: 3 billion (estimated)
-viewers of Princess Diana's funeral: 2.5 billion
-viewers of Pope John Paul II's funeral: 2 billion
-viewers of Princess Diana's wedding: 700 million
-viewers of 2005 season of American Idol: 500 million
-voters in 2008 presidential election: 125 million
-voters in 2004 presidential election: 122 million
-viewers of last episode of MASH: 106 million
-viewers of Barack Obama's inauguration: 50 million
-viewers of Ronald Reagan's inauguration: 42 million
-viewers of Ronald Reagan memorial service: 35 million
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