DARK TO LIGHT

Although nothing can wash away the horror of the slaying of children and teachers in Connecticut, I find reminders like these quotes from Rumi comforting.  I believe they are the truth.

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The wound is the place where the light enters you. 

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The moon stays bright when it doesn't avoid the night.

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The wailing of broken hearts is the doorway to God.

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The cure for pain is in the pain.

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Blessings to all who suffer.

Service of HOPE AND HEALING December 18th at Hope United Methodist Church.  Services are at 3:00pm and at 5:30pm.  This is a service for those for whom this season is one of sadness and loneliness--it's hard to be "out of sync" with the rest of the USA.  You are not alone.  Through readings, prayers, and music, we hope you find peace and comfort and hope and go from dark into light.  Christina Cortruvo will be playing her beautiful harp for each service.
301 W. St. Marie St.    Duluth, MN
218-724-2266  office@hopeumcmn.org
www.hopeumcduluth.org


Hope is grief's best music.  Anonymous

This is a better poster of the movie I just wrote about.

Yesterday we went to see "The Sessions," a most amazing movie.  It is based on the writings of  Mark O'Brien, who is a quadriplegic, and who wants to be able to have sexual intercourse at least once in his life.  Helen Hunt plays his sex surrogate therapist.  I'll say no more.  I laughed and also wept.  I think what touched me so deeply was his complete vulnerability.  In a way, he couldn't help being so vulnerable, given the fact that his muscles didn't work.  But, he remained open to life and allowed his true feelings to surface, and, almost in spite of himself, was filled with hope.

Oh that I can bow down and surrender to my life and allow myself to be as vulnerable.