Taking a break from an excellent-so-far meeting of the Integrity Board in beautiful downtown Rochester NY to announce ... with great joy ... to anybody who's interested and anybody who's not ...

Jamie's back in Hawai'i!

Safe, sound and ready for R&R. So thanks to all who've prayed for him and for us during his 15 month deployment. I am filled with much gratitude and great joy ... and deep sadness at the knowledge that there are still so many in harm's way as we struggle to bring a just end to this unjust war.

May our prayers and the prayers of all the faithful of every faith lift up to bring an end to war and violence ...

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.