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As I continue to read about upheaval in the Middle East, I wonder which is the worst dictatorship, Libya or Syria?
The U.S. was supposed to have NATO excluding us regarding aircraft, but now we are using drones in Libya, which are still aircraft. No U.S. forces, but the media report CIA officers and others are training the rebels. Our senators are going over there and calling the rebels heroes.
On the other hand, Syria's President Assad is having his police and military murder citizens by the hundreds, arresting them without warrants, shooting at them from rooftops. Syria is more an enemy of the world, including proximity to Israel and Lebanon.
Iran's ties to Syria are making other Arab countries in the area very nervous about their aims. Are we blind to Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza Strip?
The United Nations should be more involved with the tyrant in Syria. No one is talking about humanitarian aid, as they are in Libya. There are two sides to this problem; we are not doing anything to confront Syria. Why?
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Q: "We've been very excited about Super-Couponing because our grocery bills have been so high. We just had our second child, so our costs have increased even more. Can you give me more suggestions for saving with coupons?
"We started getting the newspaper for the coupons. We've been shopping the sales and using the rewards programs various stores offer. We now have a ton of cereal, for instance. We stack coupons when we can.
"I do feel like we get some good deals. I was just hoping to buy $100 worth of groceries for only 43 cents, and I wanted to get your insights. Is it normal to feel like you're spending more money to get your stockpile built up at the beginning of this process? I'm anxious to become a pro at Super-Couponing, and want to make sure we're doing the right things."
A: Congratulations on starting your coupon adventure! It sounds like you're off to a good start. You're buying when prices are low, "stacking" a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon together on the same item for even bigger savings and stocking up when good sales come around. Rest assured that you're doing everything "correctly."
So, why haven't you had that miraculous shopping trip where you buy $100 worth of groceries for 43 cents? Trips like that do happen, but they're "perfect storms" of great deals that line up with one another in the same week, combined with high-value coupons that knock the price of those items down into the crazy-cheap range, or even make them free.
For example, I'll break down a receipt in which I bought $77.69 worth of groceries for $1.41 with coupons. (You can view the receipt on my blog at jillcataldo.com under "Frequently Asked Questions," if you'd like to follow along.)
During that trip, I bought:
* Ten rolls of paper towels on sale for $1 each. With ten $1 coupons they were all free.
* Eight bags of dog food on sale for $5.99 Buy One Get One Free. My store allows me to use a coupon on each bag, even the free bag. So, with eight $3 coupons, I saved $24 on my $23.96 worth of dog food - all free!
* Six bags of frozen ravioli on sale for $3 each. I used six $3 coupons, and these were all free.
At this point, I've already purchased $51.96 worth of groceries ... and paid zero for them! It was a great shopping trip in which the coupons I had lined up to the sales beautifully. Notice that I bought large quantities of the same items. When you encounter a sale in which coupons make the item free, it's best to use every coupon you have for those products. You stock up on these items at no cost. This was a fun trip. I found the $1 coupons for the paper towels right in the coupon dispenser in the store. The dog food coupons ran in the newspaper a few weeks earlier and I'd gotten extras from family and friends. About a month before the sale, I found the $3 coupons for ravioli in the store and took six, knowing it would probably go on sale soon.
Line coupons up to sales like this and you'll walk out with a receipt that you'll want to show off! But are all weeks like this? No, they are not. More often, weekly shopping trips yield items that are good-to-great deals with coupons (items that are free or reduced by 70 to 90 percent with coupons) plus other good buys. I always say that if you are able to cut the price of something you need by 50 percent or more, it's time to buy! We love getting free things, of course, but not everything is free.
Next week, I'll continue answering this reader's questions and discuss when she'll reach that "tipping point" where she spends significantly less and takes home more.
Jill Cataldo, a coupon workshop instructor, writer and mother of three, never passes up a good deal. Learn more about couponing at her web site, www.jillcataldo.com. E-mail your own couponing victories and questions to email@example.com.
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SSJC-WR President's Message 2013 Winterby Fr. George Morelli
Some recent developments in the world of inter-Apostolic Church relations are encouraging. It should be pointed out that the thaw in the frozen tundra of emotional frigidity among the Churches could be traced back to the lifting of the anathemas between Rome and Constantinople in December 1965 by His Holiness Pope Paul VI of Rome and His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople. This event, although symbolic, initiated a series of exchanges between the Eastern and Western Churches culminating recently in a statement of Holy Spirit-filled hope by the current Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who said: "The uniqueness of the founders of our Churches, of Elder Rome and of New Rome, the Holy Apostles Peter and Andrew, as brothers according to the flesh, constitutes a motivation for both of our Churches to move toward the genuine experience of spiritual brotherhood and the restoration of communion in this same spirit, in truth and in love."i Also on the Orthodox side is the announcement that, under the aegis of the Department External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, a theological commission approved a document on 08 November 2012, entitled The position of the Moscow Patriarchate on the question of primacy in the Universal Church. It is now submitted to the Russian Orthodox synod for approval.ii
by Fr. George Morelli
In today's world who has not confronted the 'arrogance of power?' At first it might be easy to think that only those who hold positions of wealth or authority would be candidates to wield power. While it is true that such individuals may be in an opportune setting to display self-serving, controlling actions, even individuals who are not high on the economic, political or social status scales can exert unwarranted, overbearing power. I am reminded of an example discussed in a graduate psychology course in New York City. A well-dressed, stockbroker-looking executive, somewhat rushed, has put a bill in a subway token window booth just as a subway train on its way to the Wall Street Station has opened its doors merely a few feet away, opposite, and in sight of the booth and the entry turn-style. Objectively there is more than enough time for the token clerk to give the passenger the token and change so that he would be able to catch the train. The clerk stalls, moves his hands appearing to sort change in front of him, and just as the subway doors are closing hands over token and change, with an obvious smirk on his face implying: "I got you."
This may remind readers of the ancient Greek notion of pride (hubris). Hubris motivates someone to use, intentionally, any means, even aggression, to degrade or humiliate others. In this case, the action of the subway clerk was not outright violence but what would be termed in psychology, passive aggression. None the less, it can easily be seen as a display of arrogant power. The Bhagavad-Gita (16: 18) describes pride this way: "Egotistical, violent, arrogant, lustful, angry, envious of everyone, they abuse my presence within their own bodies and in the bodies of others."
This course has recently been updated and soon to be published in a chapter in an American Psychological Association book. The updated reference for the upcoming book is: Morelli G. (in press). Eastern Orthodox Churches. In Scott Richards, (Ed.), "Handbook of Psychotherapy and Religious Diversity" (2nd edition). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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Studies from various areas in psychology, suggest cognition, emotion and behavior interact with each other in complex ways (Weitan 1995). There are currently various psychological models to explain this interaction. One model based on Darwinian evolutionary theory is that emotion develops as an adaptive value to a stimulus. The different laboratories of Izard (1984), Tomkins (1991) and Plutchik (1984) come remarkably similar findings on the presence of primary emotions shortly after birth. These researchers agree on six emotions (fear, anger, joy, disgust, interest and surprise) out of about eight or ten primary emotions. Phylogenetically these emotions occur before the brain structures supporting cognition initiate development. That is, subcortical brain areas such as the hypothalamus and the limbic system develop before the cerebral cortex.
How many of us when we first meet some new person immediately find something about them to be critical about? Alternatively, we can look at the major news stories in the media over the last few months of 2012 and focus on the overwhelming brokenness graphically depicted: war, super-storms, school massacres and mass killings, to say the least. However, we do have an alternative. We could try to see the good that is imbedded within the bad. We can see that through all this tragedy some have been encouraging others to remain affirming of hope, fostering optimism and healing, and, most importantly, inspiring others by their own good actions. We have to see that inspiring others is one of the greatest good deeds we can do for those around us.
Doing good for others is certainly not unknown among the world's religions. Buddhist tradition teaches, "Therefore, do thy duty as prescribed; for duty-bound action is superior to inaction . . . .Actions normally fetter the human being but not when they are performed as acts of sacrifice." (Bhagavadgita, 3: 8-9). The words of Gandhi are very meaningful on helping us to focus on the good: "When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always."i
by Fr. George MorelliOriginally published in July 2006
Does any one need any more evidence that brokenness exists in the world? We see it everywhere: in business, government, education; even in churches, synagogues, and mosques. Brokenness also exists among individuals called to noble conduct: judges, lawmakers, law enforcement officials, medical practitioners, military leaders, religious personages, teachers and more. No level of society or occupation is exempt.
What is brokenness? Where does it come from? Brokenness is the term that describes the fundamental disorder that exists in creation that affects a person's relationships and creative activity. We experience it inwardly in a way that St. Paul described as that pull between right and wrong where we know what is good but choose the opposite. Outwardly it is expressed by the scandals of greed, sexual abuse, and other crimes that seem ever more prevalent year by year.
Where does brokenness come from? The Church tells us to look to Scripture, particularly the narrative of creation in the book of Genesis. The source of brokenness does not begin with Adam and Eve, or even with God speaking the world into existence. Rather, brokenness has its source in another creature of God: the angel who at one time was chief of the angelic hosts - Satan and his cohorts.
One does not need to believe in a personal God to hold to this precept. Human beings are constituted toward order, and function with a presumption of an ordered universe whether or not they believe in God. How they perceive that the world is ordered is at question here, and their presuppositions are unavoidably religious even if they eschew any faith in God.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Mt. 5:8)
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Mt. 5:8)
In a previous article (Morelli, 2012) I discussed the importance of Christ delivering the Beatitudes while on the summit of the mount. My commentary was based on Forest's (1999) insight that the 'mount" as an object that is high and points to heaven, and was, as such, purposely chosen by Christ. Forest writes: "Mountains are images of earth reaching toward heaven, thus places of encounter between Creator and creature." This is most fitting because it relates to the spiritual preparation needed to "see God."
St. Gregory of Nyssa (1954) refers to this symbolism of the mount in his Homily VI on this Beatitude. First, St. Gregory takes the perspective of God's vision, from above, of His creation beneath Him:
When from the sublime words of the Lord resembling the summit of a mountain I looked down into the ineffable depths of His thoughts, my mind had the experience of a man who gazes from a high ridge into the immense sea below him.
When from the sublime words of the Lord resembling the summit of a mountain I looked down into the ineffable depths of His thoughts, my mind had the experience of a man who gazes from a high ridge into the immense sea below him.
In previous Chaplain's Corner articles I have pointed out the futility of making so called "New Year's Resolutions." The are vague, abstract and lack the specific steps to bring resolutions into effect.i Now what is not futile is to cultivating the cure for the illness that inflicts so many of us, that in part make such resolutions useless. This psycho-spiritual disease is called listlessness. It is the inactivity stemming from lassitude, lack of vigor and energy. Its cure is to develop self-discipline.
Self-discipline is an orderly way of life. In contemporary smartphone or tablet terminology it becomes a step by step psycho-spiritual and behavioral 'To-Do' list. As is common among various religious traditions, they focus on similar counsels to attain perfection. Self discipline is one such path. In Hinduism points out: "Turbulent by nature, the senses even of a wise man, who is practicing self-control, forcibly carry away his mind, Arjuna.ii In the Eightfold Path of Buddhism, the last three, focus on the components of self-Discipline: right effort, mindfulness and concentration.iii Islam teaches that to effect such change individuals must take on responsibility for action. "Surely Allah changes not the condition of a people, until they change their own condition."iv
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Historical Christian Spiritual Foundations of Counseling.
Christians trace their founding to Jesus Christ, by His sending (decent) of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost on His apostles and disciples. Following St. Paul, we know that the teachings of Jesus were understood by Christians by them being sanctified by this same Holy Spirit. St. Paul did much to spread the teachings of Jesus throughout the Roman world. To one group he wrote: "To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter." [2 Thessalonians 2: 13-15] These teachings of Jesus passed in tradition to His Church: "I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I have delivered them to you." [1 Corinthians 11:2] St Paul told the Ephesians "you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone…" (2: 19, 30) St Luke told his readers: "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son. [Acts 20:28] Following St. Paul, these traditions, oral first and then written, were passed from the apostles to their successors, the bishops and priests.
There is a well known phrase in the Christian Gospels, the saying of Christ that "…it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God" (Lk 18: 25). A superficial understanding of this teaching would have it that to be rich, in and of itself, bars one from God's kingdom. But a deeper spiritual perception would indicate the fallacy in this apprehension.
We might first consider what various religious traditions say about wealth or bounty. In Hebrew tradition, it is the misuse of wealth - a failure to help others that is sinful. The Prophet Amos points out: "Hear this word, ye fat kine [bovine] that are in the mountains of Samaria: you that oppress the needy, and crush the poor: that say to your masters: Bring, and we will drink." In Islamic tradition, Allah blesses the rich who "…feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive" (Koran 79:8). Buddhist writer Ven. Jotika of Parng Loung states, "From [the] Buddhist point of view, good and praiseworthy is one who accumulates holdings in rightful ways and utilizes it for the good and happiness of both oneself and others."i Swami Narasimhananda describes the Hindu teachings on wealth, telling us: "…wealthy people need to share their wealth with the less fortunate."
"But whosoever shall cause one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be to his advantage that a millstone turned by an ass were hung upon his neck, and he were drowned in the deep of the sea." (Mt. 18:6)
"But whosoever shall cause one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be to his advantage that a millstone turned by an ass were hung upon his neck, and he were drowned in the deep of the sea." (Mt. 18:6)
SamhainIn the United States and many European countries as well, we are coming up to the annual festival of the celebration of "All Hallows' Evening." Its roots go back to ancient pagan Celtic tradition Samhain (pronounced: Sah-ween) when villagers would light large outdoor fires and put on costumes to hide from and ward off roaming ghosts of spirits and the dead. The Research Center of the Library of Congress reports: "It was the biggest and most significant holiday of the Celtic year. The Celts believed that at the time of Samhain, more so than any other time of the year, the ghosts of the dead were able to mingle with the living."[i]
The Celtic region included the area that is now modern Great Britain, France and Ireland. Also part of the pagan banquet was that animals andFeralia Feastcrops were placed in the bonfires as a sacrifice to the pagan gods. The conquest of the majority of Celtic lands by the Romans in 43 AD added additional pagan elements to the feast. One was Feralia, a late October festival wherein the Romans memorialized their dead. Second, was a day to sacrifice to the Roman goddess Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees.
Pomona's symbol is the apple. To this day, apples are common in modern celebrations of this festival. The name of this festival has also been changed. It is no longer referred to as "All Hallows' Evening." All know it by the name "Halloween."
In this day and age it is so easy to dismiss God from our lives. Jesus gives us an insight into the cause of this abandonment of God in society. St. Matthew records Jesus' words on His Sermon on the Mount: "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Mt. 6:21) A contemporary Eastern Church holy father, Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain (Mt. Athos), gives a very perspicacious insight as to how this occurs: "If you want to take someone away from God, give [them] plenty of material goods . . . [they] will instantly forget Him forever." (Ageloglou, 1998) In past times one could look around at the beauty of the world and echo the words of King David in the Old Testament scripture: "The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands. Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge." (Ps 18: 1-2) Today we have material goods around us that were completely unheard of a generation ago - dazzling high-definition LED displays, even on smart phones and tablets, and television that intrinsically mesmerizes us. Even the recent Olympics, which in times past focused on sports, now, in 2012, are overshadowed by ceremonies that are extravaganza-style spectacles of laser strobe lights and bombastic sound. Is there any thought or remembrance of God, the creator of Light?
Praying for God's Mercyby Fr. George Morelli
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall find mercy." (Mt. 5:7)
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall find mercy." (Mt. 5:7)
St. Gregory of Nyssa (1954), the Church Father who has written such extensive Homilies on Christ's Beatitudes, instructs us that this Beatitude on mercy, among all of them, points us in a singular way to the core of who God is. He emphasizes that this "Beatitude is the property of God par excellence."
The saint then tells us of the challenge to us that is inherent in this spiritual perception. He asks:
If, therefore, the term "merciful" is suited to God, what else does the Word invite you to become but God, since you ought to model yourself on the property of the Godhead?
If, therefore, the term "merciful" is suited to God, what else does the Word invite you to become but God, since you ought to model yourself on the property of the Godhead?
Once we have attained being merciful, then we are deemed worthy of Beatitude, because we have attained that which is characteristic of the Divine Nature. Mercy is one of God's Divine characteristics that He has revealed to mankind. As the prophet David tells us: "All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth, to them that seek after his covenant and his testimonies." (Ps 24: 10). And in another psalm David cries out: "O Lord, thy mercy is in heaven, and thy truth reacheth, even to the clouds." (Ps 35: 6). This is beautifully described by St. Isaac of Syria, who in his 1st Ascetical Homily (Holy Transfiguration Monastery, 2011) tells us:
Do you wish to commune with God in your mind by receiving a perception of that delight . . .? Pursue mercy; for when something that is like unto God is found in you, then that holy beauty is depicted by Him. For the whole sum of the deeds of mercy immediately brings the soul into communion with the unity of the glory of the Godhead's splendor.
Do you wish to commune with God in your mind by receiving a perception of that delight . . .? Pursue mercy; for when something that is like unto God is found in you, then that holy beauty is depicted by Him. For the whole sum of the deeds of mercy immediately brings the soul into communion with the unity of the glory of the Godhead's splendor.
There are many unexpected and sudden difficult challenges that individuals have to face in modern life Many of these may be considered life-changing experiences. Such events may include, for example, abrupt acute-chronic illness, accidental injury, serious financial adversity, sudden unemployment and/or loss of home, severe family-marriage difficulties. Strong dysfunctional emotions such as anger, anxiety depression and a profound sense of dread are often common reactions.
Developing a healthy psycho-spiritual management resilience and hardiness strategies are helpful when coping with such catastrophes. Resilience is a psychological process of adaptation in the face of obstacles, trauma, tragedy and stress that is related to good emotional, physical and spiritual health. One of the resilience strategies favored by scientific cognitive clinical psychologists is the unconditional acceptance of self, others, and the vicissitudes of life. Two essential cognitive shifts are involved in this process. First, framing choices as preferences by using phrases such as "would like," rather than considering choices as demands by using words that imply "must," and second, evaluating realistically, that is, seeing the untoward events as less than 100% bad, instead of consistently over-evaluating by labeling them "terrible, awful or the end of the world, more than 100%." Nothing, after all, can be more than 100%.
Looking at Old Testament Sacred Scripture, Esta Mirani asks: "could we understand Exodus as God taking the Jewish People on a journey from weak to strong, from downtrodden to resilient?" She goes on to conclude: "a deeper reading of Exodus is that God guides us on developing personal strength and resiliency. We can persist and overcome adversity and oppression, and achieve security and a sense of well-being.
A message from the President of SSJC-Western Region (www.lightoftheeast.org)by Fr. George Morelli
Members of the Society of St. John Chrysostom, in fact those baptized into any of the Apostolic Churches, have a very important responsibility this Fall 2012 season. American citizens will have the opportunity to vote for the President of the United States as well as for any number of other national, state andlocal offices. The mix of religion and politics in issues in this electoral season has made the usual politicking even more contentious and challenging than in past years.
In no manner shape or form is this message meant to support any particular candidate or political party. The only purpose of this message is to serve as a reminder for all to carefully discern the Mind of Christ and His Church on the critical moral issues raised in this election and to let Christ and the teachings of His Apostolic Churches be our guide in our witness by our political words, deeds and votes.
Unfortunately, some candidates want to usurp our right speak up for ourselves on issues. A particularly egregious statement I constantly hear from candidates for office from all political parties in the United States is, "What the American people want is. . . ." To have some modicum of honesty, politicians could at the very least somewhat qualify such arrogant rhetoric by saying: "Some American people want . . . ." I, for example, am one of these "American people." For a candidate to imply that I want something against the teachings of Christ and His Church is to take away the freedom of speech and religion granted to me – and all - by the constitution and, more importantly, granted by God to all to mankind by His making us in His image and giving us free will.
Remove falsehood and lies far from me;
Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me;
Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the LORD?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. (Proverbs 30:8, 9)
Remove falsehood and lies far from me;
Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me;
Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the LORD?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. (Proverbs 30:8, 9)
At first glance, considering food in the context of Orthodox spirituality and practice may seem inappropriate. But closer examination indicates, in fact, a rather intimate, meaningful connection between the two. We can see this in the quote from the Book of Proverbs that opens this essay. We should eat "the food allotted to us," and which is necessary for our sustenance. To do otherwise is to make ourselves vulnerable to two spiritual dangers.
Problems with Food as a Spiritual Disorder
The first spiritual danger is that we may become so focused on food as an end in itself that it distracts us from what should be our true end: God. In the most basic and first of the commandments, God told us, "I am the LORD your God . . . You shall have no other gods before Me" (Exodus 20:2, 3). This commandment is echoed by Jesus: "'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment." (Matthew 22:37, 38).
What is our treasure: God or food? As Our Lord told us, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Luke 12:34). As our holy father Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain tells us, "If you want to take someone away from God, give [them] plenty of material goods . . . [they] will instantly forget Him forever" (Ageloglou, 1998).
The recent arrest of local office holder in California for the corporal punishment and name-calling abuse of a child made headlines. Arrest, office holder, politician or not, bullying is always an egregious affront to God and to man whom He made in His image.
Plain and simple, bullying is abuse. Those who bully and those who are bullied are found everywhere. Bullies can be bosses, clergy, military superiors, parents, police, teachers or simply acquaintances etc. Children and adults can be the brunt of bullying. They can be called loathsome names, be belittled, laughed at and/or be ignored. Emotional abuse is one form of bullying that is often most unnoticed because of its ubiquity and subtlety. These practices in our society are so common as to go virtually unperceived. However, emotional abuse but can be equally devastating to the victim as physical and or sexual abuse. Research has shown that victims are susceptible, for example, to clinical depression, suicide and other disorders.
The one who is not with Me is against Me; and the one who gathereth not with Me scattereth. (Mt. 12:30)
Whosoever then shall break one of the least of these commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whosoever shall do and teach them, this one shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens. (Mt. 5:19)
The one who is not with Me is against Me; and the one who gathereth not with Me scattereth. (Mt. 12:30)
Whosoever then shall break one of the least of these commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whosoever shall do and teach them, this one shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens. (Mt. 5:19)
Most of us are aware of the profound moral courage of Dan T. Cathy, the CEO of Chick-Fil-A who had the fortitude to say that marriage should only be between a male and female. It is unusual for me to write a commentary suited for an editorial page, but Cathy's words were so clear and the thousands of Christians who supported him so heartening that I decided to part from my usual practice. Please understand my sole purpose is to affirm the teachings of Christ and how Orthodox Christians should apply them.
This commentary is offered in the spirit of true Christian witness. We are called to model our commitment of Christ and His teachings. I have written frequently on this theme, especially about the necessity of this witness between parents and children. I have recommended using news media stories and open-ended Socratic questions in dialogue to explore the Mind of Christ and His Church on these kinds of issues (Morelli, 2010). Adults can do these between themselves as well.
A message from the President of SSJC-Western Region by Fr. George Morelli
Even a cursory reading or exposure to the current news media has made the world aware of the new martyrs among the Christians of the Apostolic Churches in Syria. Christians make up merely 10% of the 22 million inhabitants of Syria, with most belonging to the Greek Orthodox, Melkite-Greek Catholic and Syrian Orthodox Patriarchates of Antioch. A recent Eurasia Review article reported that, "The areas controlled by the opposition are witnessing the rise of radical forms of Sunni Islam with the extremists not willing to live in peace with the Christians. Many of these gangs and armed groups operate independently of the Free Syrian Army, which rejects such kinds of discrimination against minorities." What was once a peaceful country has become a battleground of destruction, devastation and death. It is feared that a continuation of armed hostilities will result in the mass exodus of Christians similar to what has happened in the ethnic cleansing of the Christians of Iraq and Palestine. Another Eurasia Review article comments: "The extinction of the Middle East's Christian communities is an injustice of historic magnitude."
"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled." (Mt. 5:6)
"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled." (Mt. 5:6)
The terms righteousness or the righteous that we read often in Sacred Scripture and spiritual reading are frequently ill-understood. This fourth beatitude from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5: 6) can help us understand the depth of spiritual meaning of righteousness.
Firstly, it is not something merely external or superficial or as defined in the dictionary as simply being "morally upright." Our Lord starts out this beatitude by connecting righteousness with hungering and thirsting for it. This means that righteousness must come from the depths of our spirit, that is to say the center of our minds and the depths of our hearts.
Cognitive psychologists call it mental filter or selective focusing. (Beck, 1995). Basically, this thinking distortion and, most importantly, spiritual error is that one pays attention to one detail in a situation (usually an inauspicious factor) and fails to focus on all the details, especially factors that may be favorable. One contemporary elder of the Eastern Church, Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain, (Angeloglou, 1998) describes it this way. People can be divided into two categories. "The first resembles the fly. . . it is attracted by dirt." He goes on to whimsically note that if the fly that was in a garden could talk it might say: "I don't even know what a rose looks like." People who resemblethe fly "always look for the bad things in life, ignoring and refusing the presence of the good." Other people are like the bee that can be found in a garden "always looking for something sweet and nice to sit on."
A brief psychological self-test may help us to see what kind of outlook we take. In uncertain times, do I expect the worst or the best? Will something go wrong for me if it could go wrong? Do I see the future as bleak or bright? Do I think that good things happening to me are rare or common?
"Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." (Jn 8:7)
"I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me." (Jn 14:6)
"Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." (Jn 8:7)
"I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me." (Jn 14:6)
A question has arisen among some ordained into the Apostolic priesthood of Christ as to how those who are living an alternative lifestyle, that is to say, outside of the teachings of Christ, should be ministered to? This question is especially relevant, but not limited to, clergy who serve in military and/or government chaplaincies. The ascendency of post-modernism, relativism and secularism, have politically legitimized lifestyles under the guise of "human rights" that were previously the domain of Judeo-Christian teaching. (Morelli 2006d, 2009) The pendulum of political correctness has swung from merely tolerating non-Christian teachings to forcing on a nation a worldwide religious correctness that some argue has the apparent goal of imposing secularist values and principles on all.i As in the early days of Christianity, being a committed Christian, especially for clergy, will be a criminal act, subject to censure and punishment. I will point out in this essay that an Orthodox understanding of true priestly pastoring would ameliorate this concern.
Prayer makes up a significant part in every major religious tradition. Thus, if a cross-section of Chaplain Corner readers were asked, "What is prayer," a variety of definitions would likely emerge. Many would possibly resemble the one I remember from my childhood catechism: "Prayer is the lifting of our minds and hearts to God." Prayer can be active or passive, individual or communal. Many of the different forms of prayer may contain aspects of worship, petition and thanksgiving. Our Eastern Church Spiritual Father St. Mark the Ascetic tells us: "There are many different methods of prayer. . . . No method is harmful. . . ." (Philokalia I). St. Dorotheos of Gaza (Wheeler, 1977) reflects the common teaching of the Eastern Fathers that for prayer to be effective it has to be done with a pure heart.
A message from the President of SSJC-Western Region (Light of the East Newsletter, 2012, Springi) by Fr. George Morelli
It is not often that we are blessed to live in the same lifetime with one who is certainly saintly due to his ever-zealous witness to Christ during a time of unceasing and escalating attacks by Islamists, a time during which he provided loving Christ-like service to his people. Thus, it is with profound human sadness but great spiritual joy that we call to our hearts and minds His Holiness Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III, the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church that traces back to the holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, who passed into Eternal Life in Our Lord on March17, 2012.
To "fall asleep in the Lord" in the hope of the Resurrection is a great grace, prayed for by all committed Christians. A witness to the Godly passing of His Holiness recounts that on his last day "…he could not sleep and was seeing holy visions of multitudes waiting for him (the "cloud of witnesses" mentioned in the Epistle to the Hebrews (12: 1)."ii May God now seat him at the front of His banquet table in His Eternal Feast of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Ardent followers of Christ know the soul of His Holiness remains alive in the Eternal Mind of God. His spirit can also remain alive in us, who can emulate his desire for the unity of the Apostolic Churches. The unity of the Apostolic Churches is the primary hope, goal, prayer and service of us who are members of the Society of St. John Chrysostom; furthermore, we pray all Christians be devoted to this unity. Christ Himself prayed for the unity of us all when He cried out to His Heavenly Father: "Holy Father, keep in Thy name those whom Thou hast given Me, in order that they may be one, even as We." (Jn. 17:11)
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Mt. 5:5)
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Mt. 5:5)
Meekness is not a personality characteristic or, in fact, a virtue valued in modern society. If anything, it would be an attribute to be avoided. Surely, in the common secular understanding of this term, parents would mostly likely want to avoid raising children to be "meek." A glance at a typical dictionaryi definition of this word indicates that meekness is associated with being cowed, submissive, spiritless and tame. Worldly success, on the other hand, would be enhanced by traits just the opposite of meekness: being aggressive, spirited and/or exciting.
St. Gregory of NyssaWhat Spiritual Meekness is not
The Holy Spirit-inspired spiritual perception of St. Gregory of Nyssa, however, gives an entirely different meaning to the teaching on meekness that Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ gave to His Disciples in the Sermon on the Mount. .
Mount of the Beatitudes ChurchSt. Gregory certainly does not mean meekness in the modern societal sense I mentioned above. In fact, he specifically dismisses the spiritual meaning of meekness as that which "is done quietly and slowly." (St. Gregory of Nyssa, 1954) Just the opposite, St. Gregory in his homily on meekness goes on to reference St. Paul's first Epistle to the Corinthians (1Cor 9: 24), saying "he advises us to increase our speed; So run, he says, that you may obtain."
Honing in on the meaning of Spiritual Meekness
The 19th Century British statesman Benjamin Disraeli was quoted as saying: "Moderation is the center wherein all philosophies, both human and divine, meet."i Certainly, in the Hebrew and Christian tradition we see moderation lauded. In the Proverbs of Solomon (25:27) we read: "As it is not good for a man to eat much honey, so he that is a searcher of majesty, shall be overwhelmed by glory." Other religious traditions also praise moderation. Buddha, for example, describes the middle way as a path of moderation between the poles of extreme indulgence and deprivation.ii To accomplish this one would also have to follow the path of wisdom.iii
Cognitive psychotherapist Albert Ellis (1962) notes that "there is something about the nature of human beings more than others . . .which makes it horribly difficult for them to take the middle ground . . .instead of having moderating behavior." The beneficent effects of moderation in the areas of health, such as eating, drinking, exercise and various psychological domains are well known. In dieting, for example, "the goal is to obtain balance, variety, and moderation. People sometimes do not realize that they can eat the foods they enjoy, but the intent is to do it in moderation."iv


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Welcome to the Lake Como Waterfront and the LAKE COMO BEACH RESORT. Completely renovated turn of the century palazzo, the Villettas are situated directly on the waterfront of Lake Como, between Como Centro and Bellagio. Lovingly designed and restored.The Villettas boast 180° degree views of the entire lake with a private beach, balconies, parking, gardens, lido, and boat dock and elevator access. Lake Como Beach Resort is where one can soak up the tranquility of the lake, or easily visit historical and popular sites the area offers. The relaxing independent Villettas make Lake Como Beach Resort the ideal location for any occasion, both first time vacationers and experienced travelers will find it hard to leave. Positioned to give all of our guests stunning waterfront views just steps from the lake shore, Lake Como Beach Resort & Villettas are designed to provide the luxury of a dream vacation, yet retain the comfortable feel of 'home' as you walk through the French doors. Free WIFI and Parking.
Lake Como Beach Resort Additional Info. : Lake Como Beach Resort and Luxury Villettas is privately owned and operated. This lovely palazzo was originally a turn of the century Fabbrica di Metallo that has been lovingly restored.
Many original historic features have been preserved and maintained in keeping with the old charm and character of the original historic palazzo.
The villettas are situated just in front of a private two acre park setting, that lead to the most beautiful views over all of Lake Como. Upon entering, the Villettas open to the Spectacular Lake Como Waterfront, where one can see to Torno and Cernobbio to the South and past Argegno to the North, with over 180° views from every window, balcony and terrace in the Villa. It is truly an amazing place to be at sunrise or sunset, or just about any time of the day or night. Lake Como is a constant, living, ever changing photograph. It is no wonder people who come to visit, often times, dream and desire to make Lake Como their home.
Lake Como Beach Resort Amenities:: Swimming Directly off our Sand Lido and Boat Dock in the lake.
Car service,
Concierge Services,
Free Private Parking,
Free WIFI
Private reception/lounge area,
Private Sand Lido, Sun Deck and Loungers with Lake Swimming,
Boat dock,
Lovely lush gardens and sitting areas for al fresco dining and relaxing
Outdoor Barbecue
Community Tennis courts in Nesso and Pognana Lario
Lake Como Beach Resort: Arrival & Departure: By Air
Various airports and airlines serve the Milan/Como area. From the airport one can rent a car (Avis or Budget), hire a car and driver, or use a taxi. If you choose bus service, you must first travel into central Milan from where you can pick up a train to Como.
Milan Linate - approx. 1 hour from Como Centro, airlines include: Alitalia, BA and EasyJet
Milan Malpensa - slightly nearer than Linate, 40 minutes from Como Centro - airlines include Alitalia, Lufthansa, KLM, BA and EasyJet with daily direct bus service to Como.
Milan Bergamo – approx. 1 hour 15 mins from Como Centro - airlines include Ryan Air. There is bus service to Bergamo rail station, from there you can get trains to Como.
By Train
There are 2 train stations in Como- main station- Como S. Giovanni & Como Nord which is next to the bus terminal.
Public transportation is very good around the Lake.
Passenger Ferries - Como, Bellagio, Cadenabbia, Nesso,Pognana Lario, Faggeto
Eric and Robin with their lovely daughter Jiselle have owned and managed the Lake Como Beach Resort since 2007. They moved to Italy to raise their daughter in a beautiful, peaceful and stunning setting on Lake Como. Being here is living the Italian dream and we are blessed to offer our guests the opportunity, to share in it.
Lake Como Beach Resort & Villas purchased this villa in 2007
The Lake Como Beach Resort is a private exclusive little resort located directly on the Lake Como waterfront with private beach for swimming, beautiful lush gardens, a private sand lido and boat dock/jetty. There is also private secure parking and balconies that overlook Lake Como off the master bedrooms. There is also outdoor seating with umbrella tables and chairs for al fresco dining in front of the villas.
There is also a lovely bbq area with outdoor seating. The Villa offers fre wifi and parking.
We are located within a 3 minute walk of the Lake Como ferry from the resort as well as restaurants, cafes and the grocery store.
We love living and working at the Lake Como Beach Resort and to offer our guests the same magical experience Lake Como has offered us through the years.
One can rent a motorboat right off our boat dock and have it delivered directly to our property at no extra cost. We also have kayak rentals and water toys for the children.
This is a great couples property, family or for family reunions. A unique property with many amenities.
5 of 5 stars
Reviewed May 8, 2014 NEW
Great lake front property with breathtaking views of Lake Come and well equipped and maintained apartments. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Location is conveniently located between Como and Bellagio. The driveway to the private parking is an experience by itself.
Our villetta was a cozy haven on the waterfront, private and quite amazing.
We enjoyed our strolls through the lush gardens and the walks to the ferry which is a shot 3 minutes away.. Dining on the balcony each morning with our tea was very relaxing and peaceful and the views are amazing anytime of day or night.
We came for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and made the perfect choice.
Had an amazing Anniversary dinner at Salice Blu in Bellagio which was delicious. Chef Luigi has a tremendous personality and he is very kind and funny too! Next time I will take the cooking class.
The villa , was large and spacious with views of the lake from each french door and all windows. Couldn't go wrong anywhere here,
Really, seeing the villas in real life are even better than any pictures. What a delight having hosts like Eric and Robin, they could not do enough for us.
Their recommendations were right on. They have the know how about the area and are very knowledgeable . Lots of humor and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Really amazing people who you will want to have as friends.
Thank you for a n amazing holiday at the Lake Como Beach Resort.
We also rented a car which we really recommend, tell the drivers to slow down for you. They are a bit nutty.
Enjoyed the entire holiday. One of our very best!
Nancy and Bill M. - USA
The Lake Como Beach Resort was much more than I had ever expected.Better than the beautiful pictures and raving reviews on the site. You would have to experience it for yourself to get that magical feel. The feeling of being home and welcomed like a family member. Nothing was too much and Robin and Eric were a real delight. They were very professional, yet made us feel like family.They set up our day trips and restaurant reservations and a birthday cake for my husbands birthday at Il Pomodorino in Como Centro. I have never known such excellent service from any hotelier. Taking the hydrofoil from Como up the lake for the special occasion was a real treat. We met some lovely friends at the resort and will be making it a yearly trip to Como.
Our villa was very cozy inviting.We enjoyed the evenings in the gardens and on the terraces as well as lido.It is very romantic. One evening we rented a boat to the restaurant on Sala Comacina and docked the boat to have dinner. Great lemon ravioli, then returned back to the resort. Cruising the lake is a lot of fun and a must do. If there is anything you need, Eric and Robin are there to always give you a hand or suggest day trips or a cooking class. Our villa was fully equipped and very tastefully decorated as well as very comfy with down and soft pillows.Soft comforters were heaven.
Thank you for spoiling us, we loved it !
We will bring the family next time aroumd.
Great for couples, families, singles or reunions.
You can't go wrong here. It's a magical place with exquisite views!
The ferry is just down the street from the resort which was convenient if you did not want to take your car. Restaurants and cafes as well as grocery shopping within walking distance and they will deliver.. All in all just about perfect. I have no complaints except that the stay should have been longer.
We will be sure to return and share our memories of you place with family..
Please visit us in the States when ever you can, you are welcome to stay as our guests any time. Ask those Italian drivers to slow down, for us slower people :)
Maggie & Nigel W - Arlington, Va - USA
Spending time on Lake Como with my family and young children was a real delight.
The children played in the enclosed gardens while my wife and I relaxed and felt very much at home in this piece of paradise on the waterfront. The location was very relaxing a we felt very safe with the children. They were so thrilled to be playing in the sand on the lido and were delighted when the ducks came by to be fed with the extra scraps of bread we had left after dinner. The local grocery store was within walking distance and they deliver as well. Across the street is a little cafe where we went for a cappucino daily and some local gelato.
The villettas are lovely with gorgeous balconies and incredible views over the entire lake.
We shall surely return next season as our children fell in love with this beautiful family location, perfect for all members of the family. Our parents also came to visit and stayed in the villetta next door.
All in all, we had a lovely family reunion. The villa was fully equipped and also had childrens toys as well as a full movie library for children as well as adults.
The villa was immaculate and there was plenty to see and do in the surrounding area near the villa. We used the public transportation just a short walk from the resort and did not have to rent a car during our stay. We would like to make the Lake Como Beach Resort a regular retreat for our family.
It felt like home, very warm and welcoming. The feeling of family and a sense of warmth also eminated from the incredible hosts, Robin, Eric and their daughter Jiselle.
Your kindness and hospitality will not be forgotten.
Thank you from the heart ....
Edward, Bettina, Jason and Beth
Our Holiday in June this year was fantastic.
The most enjoyable and relaxing holiday we had had in years, due to our wonderful experience at the Lake Como Beach Resort and Eric our fab host.
The property is beautiful. We had some gorgeous sunsets overlooking the lake even a night with stunning lightening that lit up the night sky above the lake in all colors.
Eric was so right when he recommended we rent a boat so we could go to the one Island on the Lake " Sala Comacina for lunch, by boat".
Loved being picked up by boat from the boat dock at the resort.
Our best dinner spots were Bilicus in Bellagio, Il Pescatore on the Lake road and Eugenios pizza. We really enjoyed making our food on the grill with the butcher shop specials at the top of the street in Pognana hust a few meters away on foot.
We had a very special holiday as it was my wife's 45th birthday present.
Thank you Eric and Robin for a terrific time. Your customer service is exceptional!!
Villetta Miya far exceeded our expectations. Our family enjoyed 5 hevenly nights under the Como stars with the most incredible views on Lake Como. This property is a real treasure, a gem on the lake. We had our own private parking space away from the hustle and bustle of the lake road. Turn down this private drive for the villettas and you come into another world, a Shangrila. Totally private with gorgeous gardens and flowers, with every tree imaginable. There was even an elevator that brought one from the parking area to the gardens below.
Eric was remarkable, assisting us on arrival with parking and our bags. He had everything perfectly set up just for us. We felt very welcome and at home straight away.My wife went to the lido to sit out on the great chaise lounges to relax a bit. We ordered our groceries from the grocers up the street (all within walking distance )and the lovely couple who owned the store delivered the groceries right to our doorstep.
The locals at Peppo's cafe were also very helpful.
The next few days we spent going to Bellagio, Varenna, Como and taking the ferry to various other places on the lake. Our holiday will be remembered with fond memories of the Lake Como Beach Resort, Eric, Robin and Jiselle( their sweet very bright daughter ). Lake Como is one of our favourite if not favourite places to visit. The food was spectacular and we enjoyed it all. With Italian roots how could you not.
My wife and family had a tremendous time here. We will surely miss this view and villa.
We can see why there are so many wonderful things said about this property and it's owners. It is the best on the lake. Not only in accommodations but views as well as HEART!
Wonderful caring owners. We have now made new friends in Como with Eric and his family.
The property was not only beautiful but very clean and well maintained and managed.
We loved the DVD library with such a great selection of movies for every taste and age. The book selection was excellent as well games and toys for the children which were much appreciated.
We rented bikes while there and went hiking as well as walking everywhere. The bbq was used alot with the meats cut from the local butcher, up the street.
The ferry attendant has been there since WWII and is now 90. healthy as a horse too.
People live to be a hundred here and the climate is perfect. Amazing!
We made the right choice in choosing to stay in Villetta Miya and the LCBR. Our family loved it.
Thank you !
Our incredible holiday in Villetta Miya and the Lake Como Beach Resort on the waterfront, was wonderful, peaceful and very relaxing. The pituresque views are simply stunning ! Lovely luxury accommodations,warm, well appointed and spotlessly clean. A great home away from home and the fabulous lake, who could ask for more. 5 star accommodations with excellent customer service and caring owners, who outshine all other properties we have stayed in all over the world. We are well traveled and can say, this was one of the best holidays we have had in years. The fantastic information and service Eric and Robin provided during our stay was so helpful. We so enjoyed dining in the lovely local restaurants and pizzerrias.
Eugenios for Pizza, Salice Blu as well as Bella Vista for fine dining and Tippico in Pognana for family style pasta and Pizza. The national had great pasta and pizza as well. Really enjoyed renting a motorboat for two hours to see the villas along the shoreline from the lake- amazing! We even drove by George Clooney's Villa to see it from the boat on the water, directly across the lake from our Villetta. We would definately come back to this paradise anytime. This is going to become our yearly retreat. Loved it!
Don't miss spoiling your self at this divine hideway retreat. You will love it too!
Brad and Cindy W. - Portland, Oregon
Good little local Grocery Store and Butcher Shop within walking distance
Local Beaches - Faggeto Lario, Nesso, Pognana Lario, Bellagio
Ferry dock at Pognana Lario within walking distance, Nesso and Faggeto Lario, Bellagio
Local restaurants, cafe's nearby.
Ancient castles, exclusive villas, churches and historical sites as
well as waterfalls, hiking and boating or just relaxing.
Golf nearby.
Indoor Tennis Court - Nesso - 5 min drive
Local Pools at Villa Geno and Villa Olmo - Como - 10 minute drive
*******We offer Taxi Boat Service for a Fee - Pick up from our private boat dock - *By Reservation Only *Please Reserve early as this service books up very quickly - for a pick up and delivery service to Bellagio, Sala Comacina, Como and Varenna .Taxi Boat can hold from 8-10 guests per voyage. ****
We offer canoe rentals from our boat dock which is great fun.
We also offer cooking classes with Chef Luigi at Salice Blu in Bellagio - Please enquire, by reservation only.
Other Activities: Boat Rental, Ferries, Seaplane rides, Helicopter rides, Hiking, Sightseeing,
Golf: Golf Club Menaggio & Cadenabbia
Via Wyatt n. 54
I-22017 Fraz. Croce, Menaggio
Fax: +39-0344-30780
18-Hole Course
Visitors are welcome on Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays.
Advance booking is essential.
A valid handicap certificate from player's home club is required.
Handicap limit: 36
Softspikes required.
Dogs on leash permitted.
Mid-week daily Green Fee - EU55
Weekends & Bank Holidays Green Fee - EU 70
9 Holes after 5pm Green Fee - EU 35
9 Holes (Weekends & Bank Holidays) after 5pm Green Fee - EU 45
x10 Green Fees (Mon - Fri) - EU 450
x10 Green Fees (Weekend's & Bank Holidays)- EU 550
x10 Green Fees for 9 Holes (Mon - Fri) after 5pm - EU 300
x10 Green Fees for 9 Holes (Weekends & Bank Holidays) after 5pm - EU 350
Daily Buggy Hire - EU 36
Daily Club Hire - EU 15
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
Late Spring 2015
Apr 25 2015 - May 29 2015
4 night minimum stay
Summer 2015
May 30 2015 - Oct 2 2015
7 night minimum stay
Fall 2015
Oct 3 2015 - Dec 18 2015
5 night minimum stay
Christmas 2015
Dec 19 2015 - Jan 1 2016
7 night minimum stay
Winter 2016
Jan 2 2016 - Mar 18 2016
5 night minimum stay
Early Spring 2016
Mar 19 2016 - Apr 22 2016
5 night minimum stay
Late Spring 2016
Apr 23 2016 - May 27 2016
5 night minimum stay
Summer 2016
May 28 2016 - Sep 30 2016
7 night minimum stay
|No additional mandatory fees
Short stay rate 325 USD + cleaning
The rental rate includes holiday rental for 7 nights, all utilities, linens, towels and beach towels.
The rental rate also includes private secure parking, elevator and the use of our facilities, boat dock and sand lido, gardens and bbq areas, as well as beach for swimming or lounging.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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Results are unofficial, but the initial results indicate that Robinson is West Point mayor elect.
Electronic votes tallied show Robinson leading Darlene Cox 2,773 to 303 with just over 700 absentee ballots to be counted.
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Electronic votes are in for West Point's municipal elections. These do not include the over 700 absentee ballots which are being counted tonight.
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Linda Hannah 367
Willie Young 149
Ward 2
Willie Binder 261
Homer Cannon 212
Ward 3
Jimmy Clark 272
Charles Collins 203
Ken Poole 211
Ward 4
A. C. House Jr. 50
Keith McBrayer 733
Ward 5
Gary Dedeaux 332
Jasper Pittman 206
Margaret Shelton 97
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Darlene Cox 303
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Mayor Scott Ross withdrew his name from the ballot earlier this year, leaving Darlene Cox and Robbie Robinson as the two remaining candidates for that position.


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LAWRENCEVILLE -- Working toward a goal of $5 million for the United Way is a lot like last year's Falcons-Saints game, fullback Ovie Mughelli said.
"It was about going against the odds and doing what you have to do," he said, comparing his job running the football and "keeping Matt (Ryan) from being knocked on his butt" to the determination needed to raise needed funds. "The desire to hold up my end of the bargain motivated me (at the game). ... When you start fighting for each other, that's when you guys get stronger."
Mughelli, a Pro-Bowler for the Falcons who is a Gwinnett resident, inspired a crowd Tuesday at the kickoff breakfast for the annual United Way campaign.
"You have that spirit that I desire so much. You have that passion I want to see," he said. "I'm not the strongest. I'm not the fastest, but I am the hardest working. You guys are the hardest working. ... That's why you are going to reach your goal. That's why you are going to be trailblazers."
In such a hard economic time, fundraising can be difficult, but the United Way's Demetrius Jordan said the need is also great.
In Gwinnett, he said, 95,000 households are not meeting all their financial obligations.
The $5,010,500 the organization hopes to raise will go toward early learning and after-school programs, financial assistance, foreclosure prevention and other programs to help local families.
"It's going to be tough," Jordan said. "But the Gwinnett community has never given up on any challenge it has faced."
To contribute to the campaign, ask your employer about a workplace campaign that can include payroll deductions or call 211 to contact the United Way directly.
This year, the group is also partnering with the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services, encouraging people to participate in the Gwinnett Great Days of Service, which are scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
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