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His Pen Was Mightier Than A Sword
This morning they lay to rest my friend of 15 years, Fr. Eric Lies, OSB.
A monk at St. Meinrad Archabbey, one hour west of Louisville, I sought out Fr. Eric to see if he had any prints of his wonderful calligraphy, particularly a quote from Thomas Merton about Louisville (his famous “shining like the sun” quote). I was emboldened by his kindness to ask if he’d consider doing an original calligraphy of that quote for our church. “I can do that!” he said excitedly, completely undeterred by my non-Catholic status. “And I have some wonderful handmade paper that I can do it on. Would you like that?”
Fr. Eric’s original hangs today in a place of honor outside our sanctuary.
A Letter from Jesus
Kenny Campbell sent me this "letter from Jesus" (source unknown), which reflects the loving spirit of Christ, and gently critiques the defensive, often hostile way some Christians are being encouraged to react to the reality that we live in a pluralistic culture. It's always a challenge to know how to offer an alternative view to those who are angry with culture and use our faith as a weapon instead of an agent of peace. May Peace, Christ's peace, be expressed the Christmas!
