Tag Archives: Pope Francis

Beyonce and Bocelli

Posted on September 27, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Like many, I’ve been preoccupied this weekend with the comings and goings of Pope Francis; not because I’m a practicing Catholic, but because I’m fascinated with the media response. Living in suburban Philadelphia, I used to count myself among those … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Inspiration, Music | Tagged Andrea Bocelli, Beyonce Knowles, Global Citizens, Media, New York City, Philadelphia, Pope Francis, Single Ladies, The Lord's Prayer, World Meeting of Families | 32 Comments

Walking Cross-Town. Heal the wounds. Heal the wounds from the ground up.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Originally posted on Live & Learn:
“Pray for me.” Soft spoken and gentle, he leans into a man and his child amid the throng on the streets of DC. He repeats. “Please pray for me.” I ponder that for a moment.…