Naming The Days

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Birthday of Eduardo Galeano September 3 Honoring the Uruguayan writer who courageously spoke truth to power. Meaning
Labor Day September 3 Honoring workers and the meaning in our work through reflections, e-course practices, and talking ab… Meaning
E. F. Schumacher Day September 4 Recognizing the contributions of an economist with a spiritual message about limits, simplicity, and… Meaning
Birthday of John Cage September 5 A spiritual practice to cure boredom from the composer who challenged us to be more hospitable and a… X-The Mystery
Anniversary of the Launch of NASA's Voyager 1 September 5 A spectacular space mission that's still harvesting wonders after more than 40 years. Wonder
Remembering Crazy Horse September 5 (PDP) Honoring the Sioux warrior known to his people more for his charity than his skills on the bat… Love
Birthday of Jane Addams (PDP) Celebrating the founder of social work and the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Kindness
Anniversary of Liberation Theology September 6 An opportunity to remember that the Gospels give preference to the marginalized, despised, and defen… Justice
Birthday of Mary, the Mother of Jesus September 8 Readings, inspirational thoughts, and spiritual practices for the birthday of Mary, the Mother of Je… Devotion
Rosh Hashanah: Shanah Tovah "Good Year" September 10 - 11, beginning at sundown on September 9 The meaning of the Jewish New Year's festival with links to articles, symbols, and rituals. Faith
National Grandparents Day September 9 DVDs that celebrate the vital connection between grandparents and grandchildren. Love
Birthday of Jean Vanier September 10 An appreciation of the Catholic philosopher and theologian who founded international communities of … Hospitality
Steven Biko Day September 12 A day to pay tribute to this freedom fighter who struggled against the terrors of South African apar… Justice
Isadora Duncan Day September 14 Explore and reflect on this pioneer of modern dance by watching her on film and by pondering the pla… Imagination
Feast Day of Hildegard of Bingen September 17 A sampling of the incredible creativity of the medieval Benedictine abbess, composer, playwright, he… Enthusiasm
Dag Hammarskjold Day September 18 Remember and reflect on the life and writings of this former Secretary General of the United Nations… Meaning
Birthday of Upton Sinclair September 20 (PDP) Honoring the Pulitzer-prize winning author and muckraker. Shadow
Jim Henson and the Muppets September 20 Celebrating the anniversary of the first episode of Jim Henson's The Muppet Show. Play
International Day of Peace September 21 Established by the United Nations General Assembly, this day is supported by a worldwide movement to… Peace
Birthday of Leonard Cohen September 21 Celebrate Leonard Cohen's birthday with two documentaries on him and a book by him. Yearning