The Wisdom of Sargent Shriver
CLICK HERE for a PDF of the note shared by Msgr. Torgerson at tonight’s Sunday 530pm Mass.
Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. (1915-2011)
Nuturing Creativity
Every once in a while there is a story that comes across my path which deeply touches me. I may not understand why at the time, but I get this feeling to simply stop, take note, and listen. Below is one of those stories for me…
Today I pray that we all learn to appreciate the moment, whether we’re riding high on our award-winning Broadway stint or simply gaining the strength to get up in the morning and start a new day, worrying about our next big hit. May we learn to appreciate ourselves and the opportunities afforded us by Mother Spirit.
Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person “being” a genius, all of us “have” a genius. It’s a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.







