Monthly Archives: November 2025

Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joined

Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joinedby Michael DoyleEach carol has its own sort of power,As the music wafts along, filling the hour.The joy of heavenly host and humanity joined in harmony,As our carols march along throughout history.Harmonize in … Continue reading

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First Principles: Prepare the Way For the Lord, Make Straight Paths For Him…And All People Will See God’s Salvation

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord,    make straight paths for him. Every valley shall be filled in,    every mountain and hill made low.The crooked roads shall become straight,    the rough ways smooth. And all people will see God’s … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: God Is Not Dead, Nor Doth He Sleep! The Wrong Shall Fail, the Right Prevail, With Peace On Earth, Good-Will To Men

“And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; “For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is … Continue reading

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World of Possibility

World of Possibilityby Michael DoyleIn a blind man’s eyesWe can make the worldA lot more wonderful.In a blind man’s eyesWe can make this worldA million shades of beautiful.If only we would try.You know that I don’t lie.Trade your smile for … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Look From the Blind Man’s Eye …You Can Paint the Picture, the Way You Like About This World, So Why Not Think Positive and Make This World More Beautiful For Yourself and Others?

“Look from the blind man’s eye…. You can paint the picture, the way you like about this world, so why not think positive and make this world more beautiful for yourself and others?” – Fawad Afzal Khan

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First Principles: Individuality Is the Aim of Political Liberty

“Individuality is the aim of political liberty. By leaving to the citizen as much freedom of action and of being as comports with order and the rights of others, the institutions render him truly a freeman. He is left to … Continue reading

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A Praise Song of Thankfulness

A Praise Song of Thankfulnessby Michael DoyleWe hold the Lord in veneration,Our Love held for generations.Singing an angel’s song,In God’s love, we know we belong. As all of creation cries,The angels, unwinged, begin to sigh.The Lord holds us in His … Continue reading

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First Principles: Out of Small Beginnings Greater Things Have Been Produced By His Hand That Made All Things of Nothing, and Gives Being To All Things That Are

“Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are; and, as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To See A World In A Grain of Sand, and A Heaven In A Wild Flower, Hold Infinity In the Palm of Your Hand, And Eternity In An Hour

“To see a world in a grain of sandAnd a heaven in a wild flower,Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,And eternity in an hour.” – William Blake

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Macy’s 99th Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy’s 99th Thanksgiving Day Paradeby Michael DoyleA slight smile replaces my poker faceAs I rush with everyone to find my place.This beautiful parade of yours and mineComes just like an early Valentine.A little special love shines our way,Brought to us … Continue reading

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