Morning Briefings

Public criticism about questionable spending prompted the Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council to take steps that have resulted in the highest rating possible from a national watchdog organization that tracks charitable groups, Boy Scout executive leaders said Wednesday.

– Theresa Walker, The Orange County Register
Boy Scouts in O.C. tout financial reform

It’s worth recalling that Ash Wednesday is invariably the Midtown landmark’s busiest day of the year; upwards of 60,000 workers and tourists annually flood St. Patrick’s Cathedral to receive the burnt palm symbolizing man’s mortality and need for redemption.

– Rocco Palmo
Whispers in the Loggia

One thing I’ve learned is that no problem ever goes away on its own. For any human obstacle to be overcome, there must be inner work.

– Dr. Arthur Caliandro
Simple Steps: Ten Things You Can Do to Create an Exceptional Life

As I went down in the river to pray, studying about that good old way, and who shall wear the starry crown, Good Lord, show me the way!

– Alison Krauss, Down to the River to Pray
from the Raising Sand concert tour with Robert Plant

When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, ‘Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!’….’Don’t rejoice just because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered as citizens of heaven.’

– Luke 10:17, 20
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