“Things don’t get better by chance, they get better by change.” Jim Rohn
Hold firmly to the thought that each one of us can do something to bring some portion of misery to an end.
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Read Lewis’ letter to the Peace Abbey community about the passing of Gabriel the cow. As the Peace Abbey prepares to relocate to a university in Boston this summer, we stay open to the possibility of a benefactor coming forward so we can remain in Sherborn. However, our animals in sanctuary are being moved now before snow arrives, to be loved and cared for at Maple Farm Sanctuary in Mendon, MA. Donations for their care can be made directly to Maple Farm. The Peace Doves will remain in the barn. Read more about Abbey relocation. The Peace Abbey is dedicated to creating innovative models for society that empower individuals on the paths of nonviolence, peacemaking, and cruelty-free living. We offer a variety of programs and resources that teach, inspire and encourage one to speak out and act on issues of peace and social justice. Faith in action is the cornerstone of our fellowship and activist pacifism is our creed. A harbinger of the Occupy Wall Street actions across the country was when Gandhi went to Goldman Sachs. Salem State University Peace Institute Award Ceremony acceptance speech by Lewis Randa. FOUNDER’S MESSAGE OF HOPE: For almost a quarter of a century, The Peace Abbey has been a refuge, interfaith sanctuary … Read more >> |
The Abbey is open from 10 AM to 5 PM daily. THE DREAM By Lewis Randa Dreams can have a most amazing effect on people, but to be honest, I rarely remember dreams long enough to consider any of them all that important. One, however, I cannot stop thinking about and it has changed the way I view reality. How long the substance of this dream will pervade my mind and spirit is anyone’s guess. I hope it lasts a lifetime. With each tragic and horrible bit of news these days, and there have been many, I have been struggling with the question that countless others struggle with as well, and that is; how could there be a “personal” God? With all the suffering in the world — war, famine, greed, indifference, murder and disease, how could a personal God allow these things to happen, given that God, supposedly, is in charge? Free will is one thing; senseless tragedy another. I have pretty much concluded, after considerable reflection over time that there being a personal God is a nice, comforting idea which I learned in catechism. But, however, in light of all the tragedy and suffering around us, this was seemingly not the case. Or, if there is a personal God who would allow these things to happen to anyone at any time, then I certainly am missing something. Then one night, Christmas night, through a dream, what I was missing was explained to me. |
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It’s been said time and again that there is no place anywhere like The Peace Abbey. We trust that each visit here confirms this.
