in other news

since i don't have the internet at my apartment, i've been watching the news quite a bit to keep up with the world. sadly, it continually leads me into prayer. there's truly something about seeing moving pictures that brings this to mind:

"blessed are those who mourn..."

if we don't weep for the hurting people of the world, no one will. if we don't allow ourselves to be moved by the devastation and grief in other parts of the world, we will end up just like the newscaster who can tell of familes burying their children and the growth in the global economy in the same monotone, emotionless breath. may we never cease to love in such a way that mourns with those who need out compassion and comfort.