03 July 2018
NRPA Issues Updated Report on the Economic Impact of Local Parks
A new report issued by the National Recreation and Park Association
(NRPA) is designed to demonstrate the vast economic impact of local
parks in the United States.. According to the report, operations and
capital spending by New England’s local parks was responsible for almost
$2,615,000, 000 in economic activity and supported over 21,900 jobs.
Developed in partnership with the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, the report shows that nationally local parks generate more than $154 billion in economic activity and support more than 1.1 million jobs from the operations and capital spending in 2015.
Dr. Terry Clower, lead investigator for the study, observed “Local and regional park systems are growing in economic importance, not only as generators of jobs and local business opportunity, but as major contributors to local quality of life.” Clower further noted that quality of life and the availability of recreation amenities is increasingly important for attracting and retaining workers and employers, which extends the economic impacts of park and recreation spending beyond what is captured in the current study.
To access a copy of the report, please visit:
Economic Impact of Local Parks Report:Executive Summary
NRPA: The Economic Impact of Local Parks (2018)
Background information:
National Recreation and Park Association
2017 NRPA Americans' Engagement with Parks Survey
Developed in partnership with the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, the report shows that nationally local parks generate more than $154 billion in economic activity and support more than 1.1 million jobs from the operations and capital spending in 2015.
Dr. Terry Clower, lead investigator for the study, observed “Local and regional park systems are growing in economic importance, not only as generators of jobs and local business opportunity, but as major contributors to local quality of life.” Clower further noted that quality of life and the availability of recreation amenities is increasingly important for attracting and retaining workers and employers, which extends the economic impacts of park and recreation spending beyond what is captured in the current study.
To access a copy of the report, please visit:
Economic Impact of Local Parks Report:Executive Summary
NRPA: The Economic Impact of Local Parks (2018)
Background information:
National Recreation and Park Association
2017 NRPA Americans' Engagement with Parks Survey
Br. Bernard Knapke, O.P., on Striving to Understand Scripture
"'In the beginning . . .' And from here,
many Christians begin their journey through the Bible. It seems like a
reasonable place to start, and considering that it contains the
beginning of salvation history, it's not a bad idea. What is likely to
happen, however, is that a reader will continue on until he hits the
avalanche of ritual ordinances or the never-ending lists of obscure Old
Testament names. The clear trail at the beginning of Genesis seems to
taper off into a dense forest of text. It can be a matter of pure
perseverance even to make it to the book of Psalms!
"Assuming one makes it through the Bible okay, the next problem is one of understanding. What in the world was all that about? We find a good example of this problem in the Acts of the Apostles where an Ethiopian eunuch is stumped while reading a passage from the prophet Isaiah. As divine providence would have it, one of the Apostles, Philip, was nearby when the Holy Spirit prompted him to go to the Ethiopian. 'Do you understand what you are reading?' asks Philip. With great humility, the Ethiopian responds: 'How can I, unless someone instructs me?' (Acts 8:26–40)."
In a recent commentary, Brother Bernard Knapke, O.P., reflected on the importance of proper instruction (through the apostolic succession) in our striving to understand Holy Scripture.
To access Br. Pier’s complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: How Can We Understand? (28 JUN 18)
"Assuming one makes it through the Bible okay, the next problem is one of understanding. What in the world was all that about? We find a good example of this problem in the Acts of the Apostles where an Ethiopian eunuch is stumped while reading a passage from the prophet Isaiah. As divine providence would have it, one of the Apostles, Philip, was nearby when the Holy Spirit prompted him to go to the Ethiopian. 'Do you understand what you are reading?' asks Philip. With great humility, the Ethiopian responds: 'How can I, unless someone instructs me?' (Acts 8:26–40)."
In a recent commentary, Brother Bernard Knapke, O.P., reflected on the importance of proper instruction (through the apostolic succession) in our striving to understand Holy Scripture.
To access Br. Pier’s complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: How Can We Understand? (28 JUN 18)
Reflection Starter from Psalm 117
"Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples!" - Psalm 117:1
02 July 2018
Holy Father's Prayer Intention for July
The Holy Father's prayer intention for July is:
Universal Intention (Priests and their Pastoral Ministry): "That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests."
Universal Intention (Priests and their Pastoral Ministry): "That priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests."
Amber VanVickle on Ways to Navigate Through Suffering
"In the midst of suffering and heartache, it is hard to imagine that
one will come out better on the other side. Suffering, like many things
in life, has dichotomous power: power to enslave and power to liberate;
the power to dispirit and the power to uplift; the power to harden and
the power to soften; the power to destroy and the power to make new.
"Yes, suffering, if we let it, can contort us into someone unrecognizable - someone hard, isolated and bitter. However, with Christ, suffering can rebuild us anew, purify us, and break our hearts open to the love of God and others. Sometimes on the road, we flirt with both, the good and the ugly, and I've found that's okay. I've learned coping with heartache and suffering is a minute-by-minute, day-by-day endeavor with hills and valleys, breakthroughs and setbacks. . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer Amber VanVickle reflected on a few things that, "in the midst of great grief, [helped her keep her] head above water and . . . day after day to come out on the other side anew."
To access Ms. VanVickle's complete post, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: Amber VanVickle: 5 Ways to Navigate Through Your Suffering (28 JUN 18)
"Yes, suffering, if we let it, can contort us into someone unrecognizable - someone hard, isolated and bitter. However, with Christ, suffering can rebuild us anew, purify us, and break our hearts open to the love of God and others. Sometimes on the road, we flirt with both, the good and the ugly, and I've found that's okay. I've learned coping with heartache and suffering is a minute-by-minute, day-by-day endeavor with hills and valleys, breakthroughs and setbacks. . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer Amber VanVickle reflected on a few things that, "in the midst of great grief, [helped her keep her] head above water and . . . day after day to come out on the other side anew."
To access Ms. VanVickle's complete post, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: Amber VanVickle: 5 Ways to Navigate Through Your Suffering (28 JUN 18)
Reflection Starter from Benjamin Disraeli
"Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure." - Benjamin Disraeli
01 July 2018
Msgr. Pope on Civility in Political Discourse
"We are in times of strident political protest that includes a lot of
harsh language, personal attacks, name calling, and even debased and
profane terms. There are tweets, and angry monologues, harsh commentary
on news networks, and interruptive press conferences and news interviews
that sound more like a brawl than a debate. To put it all more
pleasantly, these are times of 'colorful' discourse.
"What is the overall teaching of Scripture when it comes to this sort of colorful language? Are there some limits and ground rules? Let's take a look.
"The word 'civility' dates back to the mid-16th century and has an older meaning that referred to one who possessed the quality of having been schooled in the humanities. In academic settings, debate (at least historically) was governed by a tendency to be nuanced, careful, cautious, formal, and trained in rhetoric. Its rules often included referring to one's opponents with honorary titles (Doctor, Professor, etc.) and euphemisms such as 'my worthy opponent.' Hence as the word entered common usage, it has come to mean speech or behavior that is polite, courteous, gentle, and measured."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC), using examples from the Bible, reflected on civility (or lack thereof) in political discussions (part of his presentation includes reflections on strong denunciations used Jesus and by Saint Paul).
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: In Times of Harsh Political Discourse, What Do the Scriptures Say? (26 JUN 18)
"What is the overall teaching of Scripture when it comes to this sort of colorful language? Are there some limits and ground rules? Let's take a look.
"The word 'civility' dates back to the mid-16th century and has an older meaning that referred to one who possessed the quality of having been schooled in the humanities. In academic settings, debate (at least historically) was governed by a tendency to be nuanced, careful, cautious, formal, and trained in rhetoric. Its rules often included referring to one's opponents with honorary titles (Doctor, Professor, etc.) and euphemisms such as 'my worthy opponent.' Hence as the word entered common usage, it has come to mean speech or behavior that is polite, courteous, gentle, and measured."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC), using examples from the Bible, reflected on civility (or lack thereof) in political discussions (part of his presentation includes reflections on strong denunciations used Jesus and by Saint Paul).
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: In Times of Harsh Political Discourse, What Do the Scriptures Say? (26 JUN 18)
Reflection Starter from Pope Francis
"Every kind of material or spiritual poverty, every form of
discrimination against our brothers and sisters, comes from turning our
backs on God and His love." - Pope Francis
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