July 19th more than 75 people gathered at Peace House, 510 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Peace House Community. The event was planned by Larry Tillemans, "baby brother" of Rose Tillemans, CSJ, Peace House Founder. Peace House Community continues to flourish as a place of hospitality and community, a place for people to be supported and gather life resources.Sister Rose lived in the neighborhood and loved all the people, she was a writer and a poet. Below is the song Simple Gifts: Rose's Version
Tis the gift to recognize the gifts that you prize
And to know you yourself are a gift on the rise
If people look sideways at you're all about
Turn, turn, turn and shout, shout shout.
God knows the GIFT that you IS
Even on the days when you don't pass the quiz
And know you are a star midst that galaxies above
Or even ameteor proclaiming your love!
Tis the gift to rebel, tis the gift to dissent
When things are'nt going the way they should've went
And if you're rocking a boat or a fort
Rejoice in your cause or any support.
Speak out the truth in your heart
Be glad for this gift even tho' you fall apart
Dance when you win and dance when you lose
Even if you must buy a new pair of shoes.
To learn more about Peace House visit http://www.peacehousecommunity.org/
