The rest of the world would do well to follow their example. The Passionists are offering an opportunity to spend an inspiring summer vacation in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of West Virginia with free room and board. Events seem to rush past us and leave us in a whirlwind. We are living in times of hope, we have the end of the Cold War and an end to the fear of sudden annihilation. Daily, medical discoveries enhance and extend our lives.
Medical procedures make visits to the doctor and dentist almost pain-free.
We even have replacement parts that are better than the originals and require less maintenance. These are the best of times. We also have terrible tragedies. Our environment is rebelling from the abuse it takes from us. Ecosystems of the world are in peril, with many plants and animals going out of existence.