Religion means 'a way of getting back in touch', something that 'reconnects'

and 'binds together.' It is especially important to remember some of the deepest

meanings of this word at moments when some may wish to use it as a way of

dividing people. Meditation helps us open up to the gift of contemplation,

the gift of seeing clearly, and coming to awareness of our essential oneness

with each other and all of creation.