Author Archives: Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

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About Rev. Dr. Rosemary C. Hyde,

I am a grandmother, a classical homeopath, a mystical poet, and an interfaith minister. I also have a large, enduring place in my heart for Paris. I first spent time in Paris in 1961, as a Fulbright scholar. I remained in France for three years, living also in Toulouse and in Nancy. I have revisited France and Paris multiple times since then, and have come to know The city and surroundings quite well. I grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where there were many Franco-Americans, and their language fascinated me. I was fortunate in 6th grade, when my family moved, to find myself in a Catholic French speaking girls' school, where I had the wonderful fortune of becoming bilingual. It still feeds my soul deeply, to visit Paris, speak French, and reconnect with the little French girl in me. I am serving presently as President of the global online Peace Initiative called LivingPeaceNow.Org. We are bringing together worldwide in 3 languages — English, French, and Spanish— small groups of Connected Peacemakers to help deepen and hold Peace globally with their thoughts, words, and actions. My goal as a minister is to add richness to life for those who resonate to more than one religious tradition or to none -- those with mixed religions as well as the unchurched, untempled, and unmosqued. All of us, whatever our cultural allegiances, hunger for and need support in finding the transcendent joy that's ours to find in this earthly life. All of us need and want to celebrate beautifully the great and small milemarker moments. All of us crave the beauty of prayer as an expression of our participation in universal love. All of us wish to learn a greater vision, to see our lives opening to the Divine. All of us desire deeply to find serenity and peace that lasts no matter what happens today and tomorrow. This is the meaning of Transcendessence. We find the essence of spirit and transcend the narrow constraints of our bodies and egos. Join us today by subscribing, so you won't miss a single poem, message, prayer, or meditation. And for more varied and beautiful spiritual resources check out the Living Peace Now Facebook page and our website: http://LivingPeaceNow.Org.

Jours feries — holidays

OK — so today was the first of two back to back holidays — celebration of the end of World War II today and Ascension Day tomorrow, Thursday, Plus it's a school vacation. We were asking the hotel manager about … Continue reading

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tourist? Visitor? Things change…

Paris, Tuesday May 8, 2013 It still feels surreal to be here. But that's OK. Who says life has to make sense or be logical? I've still been thinking about attending that High Mass on Sunday at Notre Dame. Normally, … Continue reading

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le coup de foudre

That’s “Lightning Strike” in French.  It’s usually used to mean “I’m falling in love!”  “J’ai le coup de foudre!”  I’m in Paris for the first time in almost 40 years — a trip I’ve yearned to make again for all … Continue reading

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Spring Symphony

      Symphony in Pink and Green  .  How do the trees find out each year The one right day to send forth leaves In unison, A symphony of greens With pizzicato points of pink and pretty purples.   Yesterday, the … Continue reading

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Happy Easter 2013

Happy Easter 2013 . Every year, late or early, Easter’s ushered in my Springs With many memories of freezing in new “Easter clothes” — Lightweight, pastel coats and hats In which I shivered glumly In New England’s stubborn winter wind; … Continue reading

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Forgiveness — Approaching Easter, 2013

Forgiveness April 10, 2009 Good Friday.  One lesson is forgiveness. It’s harder than it sounds. It takes changing from demands to understanding. When I understood my mother’s fear It led so quickly to compassion, then forgiveness, After seven decades stalled, … Continue reading

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All Miracles

The Hyacinths January 31 2013 Rev. Rosemary C. Hyde, Ph.D. Only January – but there they are, The rounded symmetry of green leaves poking through the winter brown, Thinking it’s time for spring … It’s interesting. Once they’ve committed to … Continue reading

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Seventy Fourth Birthday

Seventy Fourth Birthday Jan 4, 2013 .  Looking down the strip of stores a ways, I hear sharp voices of two little girls; Five years old, and dressed in billowing skirts and sweaters, Outlined sharply in a shaft of light, … Continue reading

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Gifts from God

.A Gift from God . October 3 2012 . Sometimes the gifts we get from God have unexpected wrappers, Almost as if God has a sense of Humor. Two days ago I fell and smashed my face and ankle. I’m … Continue reading

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Timescapes

Timescape Rev. Rosemary C. Hyde, Ph.D. September 16 2012   Leaving footprints on the virgin sands of time My soul  wanders, Seeking love as thirsting bodies pursue water . While captured in prismatic time and space My Spirit Spark suffers … Continue reading

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