Tag Archives: Christ
Rapture: In Other Words, Impatience and Distraction
I would be lying if I said the recent silliness of Harold Camping’s Rapture predictions and the subsequent commentary which followed before and after had not caused an interior restlessness and conflict within me. Not that for one moment I … Continue reading
The Avalanche and the Rose
I am currently reading, among other books, Yours, Jack, a collection of letters by C.S. Lewis to various correspondences. I was particularly caught by the imagery he uses in a letter to Edward Lofstrom in January 1959. He is responding … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Literature, Religion
On the Incarnation
Merry Christmas to all! My wish is that all will find the Hope and the Peace of this day! Here are some reflections on the Incarnation by CS Lewis: from Miracles, by CS Lewis: In the Christian story God descends … Continue reading
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This is the Morning.
“The term is over: The holidays have begun. The dream is ended: this is the morning.” So states Aslan at the end of the Narnia series, in The Last Battle. I have been listening to the series via audiobook for … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Literature, Religion, School
Episcopancakes
Shrove Tuesday has ended, and Lent officially begins tomorrow. I spent the night flipping pancakes and at Ascension, and enjoying the fellowship of new friends in Christ. I came home smelling startlingly like a slab of bacon. Tonight was my … Continue reading
Christianity and Time: Or “Yeah, I’m Late for the Presentation”
The Feast of the Presentation, or The Presentation of Christ at the Temple, also known as Candlemas, comes 40 days after Christmas, and celebrates the presentation of the baby Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem by Mary and Joseph according … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, monasticism, Religion, scripture, Writing
The Paradox of Christianity, or Wandering Tree Remains
Of the myriad thoughts which have bounced around in my head lately, an urge to change the name of this blog has surfaced and warrants consideration. On my “About” page, I describe myself as “the tree who has troubling standing … Continue reading
Help Haiti
One of the direct commands of Jesus we as Christians should always adhere to is to help those who are poor and in need. Haiti has been devastated by a 7+ magnitude earthquake. Here are three outlets which you can … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Religion, Social Issues
Advent Reflection: Caravaggio’s Madonna of Loreto
Two pilgrims, an old man and an old woman, kneel on stone steps hands nearly clasped but more rightly said to be cupped, walking sticks resting on their shoulders. They kneel in front of Mary and the baby Jesus, Mary … Continue reading
“Excellent!”
Part of the Advent reading from Phillipians this week (Phil 1-11) is verse 10, of which a portion says “so that you approve what is excellent.” And of course, child of 80s and 90s as I am, I immediately thought … Continue reading
