Dear Friends,

 We pray you are safe and well.

 In the spirit of our philosophy of co-creating community and our awareness that the Spirit speaks through each of us, we invite you to share your meditations with us as well. We truly believe that in God’s economy of abundance, when we share our blessings, our thoughts, our feelings, we are all made richer.

Today's Meditation is the choir "The Young Americans" singing "What a Wonderful World."

 We invite you to join us as we commit ourselves to working tirelessly to end systemic and structural racism in our society, in healthcare, in the workplace, in the Church--wherever it shows up so that everyone may come to have more abundant life. May this meditation nourish our contemplative-active hearts and sustain all of us in action.

We hope and pray that you and your loved ones experience genuine peace of mind and heart, and remain in good health during this challenging time.

In this "Season of Ordinary Time" in the Church Year, may this be a time of peace, of healing and hope, of the infusion of joy in your life!

With our love and care,

Ron & Jean

MEDITATION 131: "What a Wonderful World" sung by the choir "The Young Americans."

https://youtu.be/U5duUvJlvyQ

UPCOMING EVENTS

This week The Republican National Convention will take place. This past week The Democratic National Convention has taken place.

The Ignatian Associates Ramos Community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin decided to hold a non-partisan, virtual prayer for peace event during both the Democratic and Republican conventions. The event, called Peaceful Presence will be held virtually from August 17 – 27 during the Democratic and Republican conventions.

Each day of the conventions, the program will include a prayer, quiet music for meditation, and a 10 minute reflection on peace given by a local religious leader. The reflection will focus on Peace and prayer for our world leaders, especially the leaders of our country.

I believe one can click on the link below anytime during the day and there will be a 15 minute prayer time with a meditative talk by speakers from all religions. Please take time each day to add your energy to the universe for peace during these times.

Joe Burke

  1. ps. please pass this on to other people of prayer.

http://ignatianassociates.org/peaceful-presence/