Holocaust Memorial Day

One more link for you - a thoughtful article on Holocaust Memorial Day, which is being marked today.

Never Again

Presence and Abscence

I not only get a daily email from the Henri Nouwen society, I also get several others, including one from Sojourners, who used a great quote from Henri Nouwen as their "quote of the day" today. I liked the quote enough to pass it along!


Precisely where we feel most present to each other we experience deeply the absence of those we love. And precisely at moments of great loss we can discover a news sense of closeness and intimacy. This is also what the Eucharist is about. We announce the presence of Christ among us until he comes again! There is both presence and absence, closeness, and distance, an experience of at-homeness on the way home.- Henri J.M. Nouwen (Sabbatical Journey)

A few more links

I know... nothing of substance written by me today... maybe later! In the meantime, check out these two articles.

The first one made me smile. The second one clarified a bit of confusion for me.

Things I Wish I'd Known

5 Minute Guide to the Food Crisis

Scarves

Have you seen the blog "Stuff White People Like"? If you haven't, you should definitely check it out. It'll make you laugh. And nod your head in pathetic agreement.



Today's installment "#97 - Scarves" made me laugh.



Because, you, see, I wear scarves. Often. In all seasons. Around my neck. Sometimes in my hair. With or without jackets. As reminders of friends. As statements about people and places I love. Because I just happen to like scarves.

Headline that Caught My Eye

I found this article interesting. Because I've attended a number of events in the last little while that have referred to the ongoing situation in Sudan. And because Peru lays heavily on my heart and mind.

Talisman Learned Lessons From Sudan