“The Covenant of Love”

Dr. Celucien Joseph Amour, Anguish, Caring, Daily Devotion, Grieving, Long Distance lovers, Loss, love, Poetry

“The Covenant of Love”

When you stop chasing me,
your silence becomes louder than your voice.

You think of me in the moment
when your heart says no to its own passion.
I dream of you whenever you appear in my imagination.

Will you let go of your passion
when I become an unavoidable presence?
Will you call my name, even when your heart no longer wants to hear it?

I will come near you,
just to make sure you see my smile one last time.
I will feel your skin,
even if it no longer invites the warmth of mine.

Letting you go was never what I wanted.
Separating from you was never a voluntary decision.

Yet I am still here,
longing to return to your home.
I am still near,
ready to recommit myself
to your unending grace.

Will you let me?

I will make you one promise:

this time,
I will restore what was broken,
renew the covenant we did not honor,
and dry every single tear.

“The Day Your Eyes See Love”

Dr. Celucien Joseph Joy, Light, love, Poetry

“The Day Your Eyes See Love”

I know you are blind to the tenderness of my love for you.

From now on, I will be your eyes.

I will tell you everything your eyes cannot see.

I will climb the highest mountain in search of moonlit grass,

just so you can see again.

And when you finally open your eyes,

I will be the first person you see.

How Can Religious Communities Build a Culture of Peace and Nonkilling?Ki Jan Kominote Relijye yo Ka Bati yon Kilti Lapè ak Pa Touye Moun?

Dr. Celucien Joseph Uncategorized

How Can Religious Communities Build a Culture of Peace and Nonkilling?
Ki Jan Kominote Relijye yo Ka Bati yon Kilti Lapè ak Pa Touye Moun?

Nou envite w patisipe nan yon gwo panel diskisyon avèk espesyalis ak lidè relijye ki gen bon konesans ak anpil eksperyans nan domèn nan. Objektif konferans sa a se eksplore fason kominote relijye yo kapab kontribye nan bati lapè, ranfòse tèt ansanm nan sosyete a, epi ede transfòme konfli san vyolans nan peyi Dayiti ak nan Karayib la.

Ayiti ap kontinye ap fè fas ak gwo pwoblèm sosyal, politik, ekonomik ak sekirite ki gen gwo konsekans sou lavi chak jou. Pwoblèm sa yo ap fè konfyans moun genyen youn nan lòt vin pi fèb, epi yo afekte relasyon nan mitan kominote yo. Kominote relijye yo toujou pami fòs ki gen plis enfliyans nan sosyete a. Yo kapab jwe yon gwo wòl nan ankouraje lapè, retabli konfyans epi fè moun jwenn espwa ankò.

Panelis yo:
Rev. Dieupie Chérubin: Ansyen Senatè Ayisyen
Dr. Déus Deronneth, Ph.D.: Ansyen Depite Ayisyen; Gouvènans, Ekonomi & Relijyon
Dr. Marc Junior Frère, Ph.D.: Teyoloji & Edikasyon
Josué Loyer: Etid sou Lapè & Rezolisyon Konfli
Rev. Genor Zamor: Teyoloji & Edikasyon
Dr. Celucien Joseph, Ph.D.: Literati Ameriken & Relijyon
Dat: Samdi, 5 septanm
Lè: 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Lè Lès, EST)
Fòma: Vityèl (Zoom), avèk entèpretasyon an dirèk Kreyòl Ayisyen ⇄ Anglè
Òganize pa: HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) & Caribbean Center for Nonkilling, Peace, and Conflict Studies (CCNPCS)

Patnè:
Center for Global Nonkilling (CGNK)
Institut de Gestion, Gouvernance et Études Politiques (IGGEP)
Latin American and Caribbean Working Group (LACWG) nan Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

You are invited to join an engaging panel discussion with distinguished scholars and faith leaders, exploring how religious communities can contribute to peacebuilding, social cohesion, and nonviolent conflict transformation in Haiti and the Caribbean.

Haiti continues to face social, political, economic, and security challenges that affect daily life, strain social trust, and test relationships across communities. Religious communities remain among the most influential forces capable of shaping peace and restoring hope.

Featuring:
Rev. Dieupie Chérubin: Former Haitian Senator
Dr. Déus Deronneth, Ph.D.: Former Haitian Representative; Governance, Economics & Religion
Dr. Marc Junior Frère, Ph.D.: Theology & Education
Josué Loyer: Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies
Rev. Genor Zamor: Theology & Education
Dr. Celucien Joseph, Ph.D.: American Literature & Religion
Date: Saturday, September 5
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST
Format: Virtual (Zoom), with live Haitian Creole ⇄ English interpretation

Hosted by: HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) & Caribbean Center for Nonkilling, Peace, and Conflict Studies (CCNPCS)

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“Peace, Nonkilling, & Religion” Panel

Dr. Celucien Joseph Uncategorized

You are invited to join an engaging panel discussion with distinguished scholars and faith leaders, exploring how religious communities can contribute to peacebuilding, social cohesion, and nonviolent conflict transformation in Haiti and the Caribbean.

Haiti continues to face social, political, economic, and security challenges that affect daily life, strain social trust, and test relationships across communities. Religious communities remain among the most influential forces capable of shaping peace and restoring hope.

Featuring:

  • Rev. Dieupie Chérubin: Former Haitian Senator
  • Dr. Déus Deronneth, Ph.D.: Former Haitian Representative; Governance, Economics & Religionaa
  • Dr. Marc Junior Frère, Ph.D.: Theology & Education
  • Josué Loyer: Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies
  • Rev. Genor Zamor: Theology & Education
  • Dr. Celucien Joseph, Ph.D.: American Literature & Religion

Date: Saturday, September 5
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peace-nonkilling-religion-tickets-1996512402340?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=5ce0ed40206ad18c4c97e5dbfc1ec0f251cd3a10b9dd9dae19b7f0367fb5e3725bbffa9ca6517b74d4ca3edffd45dab6ab9f9d613cba6678cd377c3b18b8f16abd92cf7bc56632b6f59eb1118486

“The Secret Kiss in the Dark”

Dr. Celucien Joseph Uncategorized

“The Secret Kiss in the Dark”

He watched her from a distance,
sleeping on a lost love for years,
afraid to wake and discover
the possibility of a new start.

He pursued her with a secret kiss,
a gentle smile she couldn’t resist.
He kissed her fully, passionately,
and something inside her began to glow.

The panic of love,
the thought of surrendering herself,
slowly faded away.
His commitment brought clarity,
instilling confidence in her
to let love triumph.

Two hearts, once guarded,
now held tightly to each other.

They held on until the end,
through every fear,
every moment of uncertainty,
every moment of doubt,
every storm that tried
to weaken their passion.

Nothing could break their bond,
for they had finally found
the courage to say, “We do,”
and a rose blossomed:
a symbol of enduring love
in the springtime of their souls.

“I Make My Choice”

Dr. Celucien Joseph Joy, Long Distance lovers, Loss, love, Poetry, Relationship

“I Make My Choice”

I woke up this morning longing for you:

longing to see you,

longing to be near you,

longing for the warmth of your touch,

yearning to feel your hands upon me.

Longing to hold your face in my hands,

to look into your eyes,

to smile at you as though it were our first date,

as though we were discovering each other

for the very first time.

In that moment,

our first words would quietly echo:

I am ready to fall in love with you.

It feels like the beginning of a new romance:

the first page of something beautiful,

the beginning of a love that will last.

In that moment,

two hearts emerge,

two hearts that refuse to give up on love.

Two souls willing to say,

I do.

I let my passion guide my choice.

I surrender my feelings to you.

I decide to walk beside you.

Two minds strong enough

to believe in commitment,

to choose each other,

to hold on when life becomes difficult,

and never lose sight of what brought us together.

Today,

I make my choice.

I choose you.

I choose to love you.

I choose to commit to you.

I choose to believe in us.

“The Bible and Its Many Interpreters”

Dr. Celucien Joseph Uncategorized

“The Bible and Its Many Interpreters”

It’s true that we might read the same Bible, but we understand its message differently, and we often use different lenses and frameworks to make the Bible aligned with our actions and programs. Our social location, societal status, gender, privileges, and ethnicity might influence what we believe the text says about God, to us, and the community we belong.

For those who are sick, God is their healer.
For those who are weak, God is their strength.
For those who suffer oppression and exploitation, God is their Liberator.
For those who are hungry and thirsty, God is their provider.
For those who need protection from injustices and abuses, and destructive powers and systems, God is their fortress.

Yet there are certain interpreters who use the Bible as an instrument to support acts of violence, dehumanization, military invasion, xenophobia, and discrimination. Others use Scripture as a tool to proclaim peace and reconciliation, improve human condition and political systems, and heal the wounded and the affected. For them, the God of the Bible is a Liberator and that the Bible should be used as a tool for liberation.

How are you using the Scriptures in your life?