Patrick Stewart on violence against women

Another Star Trek captain, but with a far more serious message. H/T to Simple Massing Priest. His talk is in the English context, and while the monetary figures are different, the incidences of violence towards women, and among men in military service, etc. are largely the same in this country.

--posted by Andrew Gerns

We Don’t Help People –– We Help Them Help Themselves

The Theory and Practice of Ministry
We Don’t Help People –– We Help Them Help Themselves
By Howard Stringfellow, Archdeacon, Diocese of Bethlehem
16 December 2009

Some weeks ago the Daughters of the King invited me to become their Chaplain. This development was not anticipated, but I agreed to accept their truly sincere invitation. Then my internal debate began. I am comfortable opening the door to it.