The Quest for Holiness of Heart and Life

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We all have dreams. They are the things that motivate us, give us courage, and provide purpose to our lives. We often hear people talk about "God's Grand Plan". Too often we frame the vision of that plan in terms that are so esoteric as to make it unreal and not part of our day-to-day existence. The following reflection puts a different spin on "God's Dream".

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If your life is as hectic as mine you often say to yourself, "stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off". Every minute seems to be a mad dash from one place or activity to another - often appearing random and pointless. At the end of the day we often ask ourselves, "what did I accomplish of meaning today?" We need a break. Within the Judeo-Christian tradition we have been provided a respite from the dizzying schedules we keep, if only we take the time to appropriate it. It has been said that the great gift of Judaism to Western civilization is the concept of sabbath. This issue of Basin and Towel explores that concept. Relax and enjoy...

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