Monthly Archives: March 2022

Tortures have become my daily bread

Posted on March 25, 2022 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

One must wonder about the labyrinthine incoherence travelled by despots and dictators. As Carl Jung put it, they were those who were tortured themselves. Trapped in their own cul de sacs of futility, they sow seeds of their own destruction. … Continue reading →

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Like a Rusty Arrow

Posted on March 18, 2022 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

In his letter to a friend, Francis de Paola (1416-1507) writes this timely advice as it relates to bitterness and forgiveness: Put aside your hatred and bitter, combative spirit. Make the effort to refrain from saying sharp words. If they … Continue reading →

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Unless I Wash Your Feet…

Posted on March 11, 2022 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

On the night before Jesus would be unjustly judged, tortured, and crucified, He enjoyed His last Passover Supper with His closest friends, including Judas who would betray Him. After the meal Jesus engages in an astonishing act of intimacy: He … Continue reading →

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A Pacifist Prayer in a Time of War

Posted on March 4, 2022 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

“How does a pacifist pray in a time of war?“ By John Peachey First, I reminded myself that Jesus is the full and complete revelation of God and God’s character as a human being. Jesus commands us to love our … Continue reading →

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