Holy Light (An original Poem)

Circle of light, burn bright tonight
Tears upon the night doth fall, from adults & children small
Voices in the darkness lost, freedom comes at such high cost. 
Refuge sought from all harm, solace found in mighty arms
On bended knees so one prays, as Christ the Savior lights the way.
May the Spirit descend like a dove, that all may know God's eternal love.
I decide to follow the paths that's right, & join the circle of God's holy light


Regardless of ones religion or lack of we are all children and beings of something and someone greater than ourselves. To many suffer needlessly when all we have to do is be a friend. When we embody Christ's love and join together with that light that can be found in others even in the unbeliever I imagine a great blinding light that is as equal to the glory of the heavens and shines for as a beacon of hope, love, friendship, and peace. The more people that come together the more this light has the ability to canvas the world to touch the lives of all and NO advesary will be able to stand against the light. Back at home though your light surrounds the ones you love and the ones you come in contact with. Who does your light night need to touch today, and maybe even light or relight their light. Love is the greatest gift of all and never let that light be hidden under any covering.

Love and peace to all and may your light shine forth always.

Love kat.

This original poem and message or mini sermon if you wish is for the world but was written with two special people in mind and when they read it they will know who they are.

2011 copyright all rights reserved. This work is property of C'est la Vie Media and Katandi Media. No reproduction or use is allowed without permission.

I am an American But Not Proud

Am I an American yes I am. Am I proud to be an American sometimes. Am I proud of our troops yes for they do as they are told, risk their lives with out question, because they were told to as the gods of Washington us Americas people as mere pawns in their self righteous rule. This country is suppose to be the land of the free and yet our politicians hold us in shackles of tyranny as they exploit the people to pad their wallets. We allow the religious right and bigots to crusade against God's children we focus on scandals rather than working to fix our countries budgets, and I remember a time I was taught that going against your president regardless of views was treason, all while politicians make a mockery of the founding fathers & get richer as the poor continues to be kicked out onto the streets starve as we watch this once great country at war w/ herself. The preamble to our constitution says "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." this country needs to get back to the basics show the world what true democracy is or admit defeat and become a second class country because this kindergarten bickering among parties makes this crumbling nation the laughing stock.

Pride Message 2011

June 15, 2011


Heavenly Father loves everyone with an encompassing, equal and agape love for all HIS children regardless of their religion or lack of and loves everyone for who the are and not according to the religious right ideology & policies of man. He does not punish anyone for being true to themselves & no problem cancer, death, AIDS or death or anything is by him. He allows our faith to be tested, he allows for govt to ruin society and sometimes cause health problems. However we are tested on earth as Job. He may withhold blessings until we are worthy. And even to the Religious Right he forgives those who use the bible for ill crusade instead of understanding what the true message. If you want to pick any verse in the bible to use against people it ought to be love they neighbor as the self, the greatest gift is love. Stop living under the misinterpreted law of Moses and live under the new testament law of Christ. This summer for those celebrating PRIDE live free in knowing that GOD loves you for who you are and that no where does it say that homosexuality is against the bible, temple prostitution was preached against and cultural difference and times prevented it, but no consenting love is perverse. I say this with the knowledge and study I personally sought out as an interfaith minister. Celebrate dance, sing, and pray for the Bible says this is your harvest so enjoy the reaping of your labor. Happy PRIDE to all. PRIDE true message is not about sexuality, gender identity. Its about loving your self for who you are and loving your life for it.

Faith and Religion

Written June 10, 2011 found in archives moved to blog for preservation

One thing i have learned over the last several years is religion is a collective thing and definitely, never perfect, sometimes chaotic, and not everyone will always agree with they policies and practices of men. Its faith however that is a personal thing that gives us strength, peace, empowerment in the doctrines and principles of our chosen religion and life path. by faith we rely on a power greater than ourselves regardless of whom the power is. Faith can be in one religion or path or all encompassing in many religions and practices depending on ones understanding. So lets COEXIST regardless of past prejudices of any religion and bring true peace to this country.

As for me and my house we are going to serve the Lord. The Religion I Proudly Belong to is the LDS church regardless of the policies and practices of men. its the foundation of the doctrine and principles I found root and solace in. My faith is all encompassing as I am respecter of all religions and also believe in a interfaith faith. it may be unorthodox but i find my faith rooted in LDS, baptist, Lutheran, catholicism, pentecostal, apostolic, non denominational, Hinduism, Buddism, spiritualist, christian mysticism, Jewish, Muslim, and student of the universe faiths.

I believe in the coexistance of all faiths and though I may be called to a religion and ideology and have personal witness in I can never forget where i came from, the person it has made and allowed me to be and the appreciation for the path I've journey. I will not argue religion with anyone, but accept enlightenment from others views, will not bash another religion but embrace them as a fellow brother or sister. The best part is I do not nor will I defend my choices in religion and faith because I know for the most part what is expected of me and i will never know everything until i depart for golden shores. however i do know i as an individual can work to bridge the gap between religions be open to others views and not JUDGE the religion someone worships in, who they are as a person, their sexuality, gender expression, race, ideology, creeds, or anything that makes them them. For there is only one JUDGE I am not HIM nor do I want the job. the only job I want is LOVING people as the persons the wish to be regardless if i agree with them or like them or what they do. I am not perfect, I am human, but like everyone born on this planet, I AM A CHILD OF GOD. And I am perfect in HIS EYES


Katerina Guinevere Swallow-du Lac, Ph.D
Interfaith Minister/Chaplain