...inner peace...

"If you want to have inner peace, it really has to start from our inner self through the peacefulness

of the soul, so that we can produce harmony when we work or mingle with people." Abas, D&C.

In the first person Column written by Carlos Ortiz of DemocratandChronicle.com

"Every person is an unfinished story until we draw our last breath."

Wisdom of the Sacred Drums - Rev. Dr. Peter Abas -

WISDOM of the Sacred Drums

- Peaceful Rhythmic Expression -

Each of us has been blessed with abundant grace in our lives. Knowing this

blessedness is a gift that often comes wrapped in change.

Day by day, we face inevitable changes and our spirit goes

where we allow it through the personal choices we make.

It is when we stop to reflect on our sacred stories that we can recognize

Wisdom holds a special dignity and depth. It is not a spontaeous gift. It is acquired

through grace from the Holy Spirit, reflection and sharing.

(Charism, December 2009 Volume 7, Issue 4)

PEACEFUL RHYTHMIC HAND DRUMMING

Peaceful Rhythmic Hand Drumming is not focused on learning

traditional drumming. It is a session of identification and

expression of feeling through the sacred drumming.

Loving Memory of Sr. Jane Frances

Sister Jane Frances Hauser, RSM, 94

Sister of Mercy Jane Frances Hauser died Feb. 8, 2010. She was 94.

Sister Hauser entered the congregation in 1934 from Rochester’s Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, professing her perpetual vows on June 1, 1935.

She taught religion and science in various schools, including Aquinas Institute, Rochester; Our Lady of Mercy High School, Brighton; and Notre Dame High School, Elmira. Sister Hauser held several positions on the Sisters of Mercy leadership team as well as administrative roles in the retired community.

She is survived by her nephews; many grandnieces and grandnephews; and her sisters in the congregation.

Sister Hauser’s funeral liturgy was celebrated at Mercy Center in Brighton on Feb. 13, 2010, with burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

..Always be remembered...

The two beautiful paintings done by Late Joan Hull.

Shamrock makes her happy!

It is always a joy for me to see Sr. De Paul interacting with her beloved bird Shamrock.

Sr. De Paul takes care of her bird-Shamrock-! Each day I normally asked sister how is Shamrock, "he is not singing today." said Sr. Andre.

I have been observing Sr. Andre and her bird Shamrock and it is very interesting to see the interaction going on each day.

..gifted person

Joan expressing her inner feelings through sacred sound of the drum. She named a drum -nemo-!

I worked with Joan Hull for 22 weeks. December last year she rested with the Lord.

She produced two beautiful paintings. She was able to play the drum. Working with her enabled me to produce a DVDof her " "Joan's spiritual journey harmonized through sacred drumming, art and reflective discussion."

"Joan I will continue to miss you"- Abas, Dec 2009.

Expression of Creative Arts!

One Canvas, many colors and diversity of participants.

They expressed their inner feelings on the canvas.

Diversity + Unity = Harmony