Grant Wood, New Road, 1939
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
| In the Nation's Capital |
| HUMAN AFFAIRS Dialogues on events that shape our world |
"Certainly there were many
evils that
the men of ancient times
suffered.
But there were, however, the
men of wisdom.
These would teach to other
men the principle
of mutual cohabitation and
of mutual support.
These wise ones chose their
rulers and teachers.
They put to flight the reptiles,
serpents and wild beasts,
and they established man's
primacy.
For those who were cold,
they made clothes;
for those who were hungry,
they prepared food;
for those who lived in trees ...
or in caves ... they made
houses.
They instructed the workers
that they might make utensils;
the merchants that they
might trade things
that they had or of which
they were lacking;
the doctors who would use
the medicines ...
They inculcated recognition
toward benefactors;
they instituted norms that
would assign each to his
proper place.
They created music that
would dissipate the sadness
built up in the
heart,
the government that would
give a shock to negligence,
the punishments that would
break down obstinance.
And since men were
cheating one another
the wise ones dictated to
them...
bushels, liters, weights and
scales in order that they keep
faith in
selling.
And now there are those who
say:
"let's smash these bushels, let's
smash these scales
and then the people won't
have anything to argue
about anymore."
Han Yu (768-824 B.C.),
Fragments of Chinese Doctrine
evils that
the men of ancient times
suffered.
But there were, however, the
men of wisdom.
These would teach to other
men the principle
of mutual cohabitation and
of mutual support.
These wise ones chose their
rulers and teachers.
They put to flight the reptiles,
serpents and wild beasts,
and they established man's
primacy.
For those who were cold,
they made clothes;
for those who were hungry,
they prepared food;
for those who lived in trees ...
or in caves ... they made
houses.
They instructed the workers
that they might make utensils;
the merchants that they
might trade things
that they had or of which
they were lacking;
the doctors who would use
the medicines ...
They inculcated recognition
toward benefactors;
they instituted norms that
would assign each to his
proper place.
They created music that
would dissipate the sadness
built up in the
heart,
the government that would
give a shock to negligence,
the punishments that would
break down obstinance.
And since men were
cheating one another
the wise ones dictated to
them...
bushels, liters, weights and
scales in order that they keep
faith in
selling.
And now there are those who
say:
"let's smash these bushels, let's
smash these scales
and then the people won't
have anything to argue
about anymore."
Han Yu (768-824 B.C.),
Fragments of Chinese Doctrine
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MEETINGS AT
THE CROSSROADS
Face to face with...
THE CROSSROADS
Face to face with...
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A place where roads meet. A time of change.
| MEMORY AND IDENTITY Exploring our heritage Testing our tradition |
| MEMORY AND IDENTITY The Art of the Neapolitan Nativity The Event Happens Again |
| Friday, December 8, 2006 at 8:3o pm Saint Francis of Assisi Parish 6701 Muncaster Road – Derwood, MD - 20855 |
Join us and the artists from southern Italy who will build a
Neapolitan nativity scene while we are entertained by songs on
the mandolin and guitar
All proceeds will benefit AVSI Christmas Tents Campaign 06/07
and its projects in developing countries:
The Association of Volunteers in International Service is a non-
profit organization dedicated to supporting human growth in
developing countries according to Catholic social teaching. It is
currently operating in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe,
and the Middle East.
Tickets: adults—$20; children—$5
Reserve Tickets at info@crossroadsdc.org
Neapolitan nativity scene while we are entertained by songs on
the mandolin and guitar
All proceeds will benefit AVSI Christmas Tents Campaign 06/07
and its projects in developing countries:
- Lebanon: Water and rural development for the farmers
of the Lituani River valley - Bethlehem: Supporting a school for 1000 children in the
Holy Land - Lima: Education, care and work for 350 families in Peru
- Kosovo: Development and formation for small farmers
- Northern Uganda: Maternity aide in a Kitgum hospital
The Association of Volunteers in International Service is a non-
profit organization dedicated to supporting human growth in
developing countries according to Catholic social teaching. It is
currently operating in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe,
and the Middle East.
Tickets: adults—$20; children—$5
Reserve Tickets at info@crossroadsdc.org
