COMPASSION COMPASSION

This vase was sent from England to my dad who valued it very highly. I have discovered it is but a copy but I value it for the meaning it gave to my dad's life and the connection to his home in England. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and my prayer is that in this time of religious
misconseptions and struggling with the "birth pangs of a new spirituality" we will see that the call is to be compassionate and not about being right.

The human soul will continually fight a battle within. Every act of compassion is a holy act!

The purpose of religion should be and often is to awaken in us a sense of compassion in a world where there is so much pain and suffering. At our U.C.W. meeting we wrote a letters to the Prime Minister regarding human trafficking and the explotation of women and children. The most vulnerable in our world are helpless victums being used to bring profits to those involved in organized crime.

I cannot imagine what it would be like to live in some of these other countries where the government is corrupt and religion is controlling and demanding. I like the C.B.C. radio because it brings injustices to our attention. Education is the first step to righting wrongs and creating a safe place for all of us to live. There are those who try to control and abuse in all our systems and we have to discover for ourselves what it truly true.

In the afternoon at the Bible study group we talked about how we can help those who are reaching out to help others. Our church supports the work that is carried on by Oak Aveune Church by donating clothing, food and workers.

In the evenning we discussed different religions, what we have in common and what our the differences. Certainly Jesus changed the religion of his day and continues to do so today if we allow him to speak into our lives.

COMPASSION transforms the dysfunctional sadness that at some times has darkened our lives into a deep desire to bring others comfort and peace and some sense of happiness.

COMPASSION comes when the harmony within produces a meaningful life of reaching out to others.