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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

In these economic times...

With so much bad news in our economic situation, one must not think that the world is coming to an end. A business cycle, possibly, but our world definitely not... yet. Only Jesus, Our Lord, will come to end this world of sin. But in the meantime, this too shall pass. The Church will persevere even through this.

I am struck by the fact that when the depression hit, one would think things had gotten bad, but do you realize it was during the depression that Swing Dancing was born? That great American Tradition that carries forward to this day. In fact, I just went Swing Dancing on Sunday at the Mercury Cafe, here in Denver (on 22nd and California downtown). It is clear that times are bad, economically, but for those of us whose first concern is not treasure in this world, as Jesus recommends to us, then we may still find joy!


Take for example, this little ditty:


For the younger folks, you might enjoy this one:


Yes. I have turned to the muppet Beaker for levity in this midst of our economic times. But hey! ALL THINGS FOR THE GLORY OF GOD... even the Muppets.

Especially since, if you don't like Beaker, there is always Gonzo:


Ok... so you don't like Beaker, and singing chickens are just silly... I can appreciate that, thus for something at the heart of all Americans:

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

where you come from!