[Magdalen] [Mgdln] (SPAM: ?) Who is your modern 'saint'?

[James Oppenheimer]

​The idea was to suggest what might not be familiar.  After all, if it were
familiar, there would be no point in bothering to post at all.​

James W. Oppenheimer
*“If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things better
for people coming behind you, and you don’t do it, you're wasting your time
on this Earth.”  -- *Roberto Clemente

On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 11:08 PM, Jay Weigel <jay.weigel at gmail.com> wrote:

> Our calendar of saints isn't the same as the UK's, likely, and Ian has
> already indicated that he's unfamiliar with many of our American choices.
>
> On Monday, September 8, 2014, Christopher Hart <cervus51 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks, Susan. I'm a Tom Paxton fan, but did not know that song.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 9:31 PM, Susan Hagen <susanvhagen at gmail.com
> > <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >
> > > That made me think of this Tom Paxton song:
> > > HOW BEAUTIFUL UPON THE MOUNTAIN (Tom Paxton)
> > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLDnL6UE_wM>
> > >
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > >
> > > Across the bridge at Selma you came marching side by side
> > > In your eyes a new world on the way
> > > Hope was in your heart and justice would not be denied
> > > You sang we shall overcome some day
> > >
> > > God knows the courage you possessed
> > > And Issiah said it best
> > >
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > >
> > > Marching round the White House, marching round the Pentagon
> > > Marching round the mighty missile plans
> > > Speaking truth to power, singing peace in Babylon
> > > Asking us why not give peace a chance
> > >
> > > God knows the courage you possess
> > > And Issiah said it best
> > >
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > >
> > > Now the generations who have joined you on this road
> > > Look to you with power in their eyes
> > > Now you know the torch has passed as they pick up the load
> > > Now you see their eyes are on the prize
> > >
> > > God knows the courage they possess
> > > And Issiah said it best
> > >
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > >
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > > How beautiful upon the mountain
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > > Are the steps of those who walk in peace
> > > Read more at
> > >
> >
> http://www.songlyrics.com/tom-paxton/how-beautiful-upon-the-mountain-lyrics/#uKLkrylKH7qD7OUh.99
> > >
> > > On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Lee Lemmon <lemmon.lee9 at gmail.com
> > <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > > > Jonathan Daniels belongs on the list along with Rosa Parks and MLK.
> > > >  Jonathan was a witness indeed, a true martyr
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 7:38 AM, James Oppenheimer <
> > > oppenheimerjw at gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Oh, yes! You can hear the. Great Singer on Youtube singing "Joe
> Hill"
> > > >>
> > > >> Joe was an organizer for labor when it could, and DID, get people
> > killed
> > > >> and ruined.
> > > >>
> > > >> People such as he were willing to take just incredible risks to
> change
> > > the
> > > >> world.
> > > >>
> > > >> If Nnicholas Romanov and family can be considered for sainthood,
> then
> > > >> surely Joe Hill.
> > > >>
> > > >> On Monday, September 8, 2014, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com
> > <javascript:;>>
> > > wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> > And that reminded me of Paul Robeson, another modern saint.
> > > >> > He was in Sydney while their magnificent opera house was being
> > built,
> > > and
> > > >> > he paid a visit. He stood on the stage in the unfinished building
> > and
> > > >> sang
> > > >> > "Joe Hill" to the workmen there.
> > > >> > I've heard a recording of his singing that, and it's powerful. He
> > was
> > > a
> > > >> > true Renaissance man--and paid dearly for it...
> > > >> >
> > > >> > > On Sep 7, 2014, at 10:30 PM, James Handsfield <
> > jhandsfield at att.net <javascript:;>
> > > >> > <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night
> > > >> > > Alive as he could be
> > > >> > > Said I "But Joe, you're nine years dead."
> > > >> > > "I never died," said he.
> > > >> > > "I never died," said he.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to
> change
> > > the
> > > >> > world." -- Nelson Mandela
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Jim Handsfield
> > > >> > > jhandsfield at att.net <javascript:;> <javascript:;>
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >> On Sep 7, 2014, at 9:16 AM, James Oppenheimer <
> > > >> oppenheimerjw at gmail.com <javascript:;>
> > > >> > <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> > >> Joe Hill.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> James W. Oppenheimer
> > > >> *"If you have a chance to accomplish something that will make things
> > > better
> > > >> for people coming behind you, and you don't do it, you're wasting
> your
> > > time
> > > >> on this Earth."  -- *Roberto Clemente
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Before enlightenment pay bills, do laundry.  After enlightenment pay
> > > bills, do laundry.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Christopher Hart
> >
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