Happy Easter!
As has been done for 2 millennia, this sacred day is celebrated very close to Passover.
And this year, Ramadan ended just a few days ago.
Christianity, Judaism and Islam — along with nearly every other religion — share certain tenets.
All honor charity, justice, compassion and respect.
Followers are called to help their fellow human beings. They are commanded to live lives of kindness, seeking truth, love, mercy and forgiveness.
Many other people, with no religious affiliation, believe in these values too.
Today, our planet is in a precarious place. Our nation faces existential threats.
Even here in Westport — a place of beauty, wonder and privilege — we find ourselves fearful and argumentative.
At this holiday time, some may find inspiration or solace in the sermons of a pastor, rabbi or imam. Some may read with renewed interest the words in the Bible, Torah or Quran.
Some may simply revel in the changing of the seasons, finding hope in the daffodils, forsythia and willows bursting with new life all around us.
(Photo/Molly Alger)
No one knows what lies ahead. But each of us has something — religious teachings, the lessons of history, and/or a personal set of values and beliefs — to guide us.
We only have one town, one country, one Earth.
Whatever our religious beliefs — or even if we have none at all — let’s treat everyone, and everything, with charity, justice, compassion and respect.
Amen.
Good Friday sunrise, Saugatuck Shores (Photo/Matt Fortuna)
Thank you for your beautiful message, Dan.
Have a lovely and peaceful day!
Beautifully said, Dan.
May you, and all, have a blessed day.
AMEN AND AMEN.
You said it, Dan. Thank you.
AMEN 🙏 Thank You Dan words of wisdom …. if only people said as their matra let peace begin with me , the peace that was meant to be .
Beautifully said, Dan. AMEN
Brought tears to my eyes .
Dan, Thank you for both the pictures and the thoughtful message.
A welcome note to start the day and hopefully for the days to come.
Amen!
What a beautiful, and hopeful, prayer, Dan. Thank you.
Beautifully said, Dan. It’s time to focus more on what we have in common than our differences. Wishing everyone a peaceful and loving holiday season – especially you, Dan!
Thanks, Dan. Amen.
So thoughtful, so beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you Dan!
And- May the world be filled with love and compassion.
Amen!
Beautiful Dan. Thank you.
Beautifully written, my friend. Thank you.
Awomen! Sorry too many chocolate bunnies already.
Dan
Thank you for those beautiful words and so well said.
That was beautiful Dan. Thank you.
Very well said, Dan. Thank you, and Happy Easter.
Thank you, Dan, for the beautiful thoughts and words. I wish everyone a Happy Easter and a wonderful life.
Thank you not only for these beautiful and heartfelt words, Dan, but also your commitment to make them a reality.
your a very good person. 06880 best Mensch.
Beautiful, Dan. Thank you! Spread the love!
Amen!
Count our blessings. Peace be with you
Amen indeed. Thanks so much!
Alleluia! Let’s all remember how blessed we are!
Dan, thank you for a wonderful post. It was a perfect, and necessary, message.