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

[James Oppenheimer]

Some may well wonder, "Who in Sam Hill
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hill_(euphemism)> is Joe Hill?"

He was a labor organizer, which pretty much qualifies him outright, since
in those days, being a labor organizer could and did get one killed.

The link shows the man's pedigree, but also illuminates the willingness of
supposedly responsible adults to collude in another's death.  The death
date of Joe will hit the century mark next year.

http://www.aflcio.org/About/Our-History/Key-People-in-Labor-History/Joe-Hill-1879-1915



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 Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 7:05 PM, Judy Fleener <fleenerj at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for this reminder..I will remember from now on.
>
> On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 5:36 PM, James Oppenheimer <
> oppenheimerjw at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > ​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
> > > >
> > > > List Mail Address: cervus51 at gmail.com <javascript:;>
> > > > Personal Mail: cervus at veritasliberat.net <javascript:;>
> > > > Twitter: @cervus51
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Judy Fleener, ObJN
> Western Michigan
>