Tag Archives: monasticism
The Monks Are Back…to stay? Pondering Monasticism and Oblation
+ It’s been over a month since I last posted here at WanderingTree, and I almost feel guilty about it. First of all, I am a teacher, and I find that the school year demands more time and priority, what … Continue reading
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The Christian in Solitude
The Last Anchorite, a documentary by Remigiusz Sowa, focuses on Father Lazarus, a Coptic monk living at St. Anthony of the Desert Monastery in Egypt. An Australian, former university professor, atheist, and Marxist, F. Lazarus left his comfortable life in his … Continue reading
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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
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“The Monks are back. School must have started…”
…this is what I wrote recently in my journal, totaling the entries to two (2), because it’s a beautiful leather bound journal I received as a gift for Christmas years ago and I don’t want to mess it up with … Continue reading
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A Sense of Unity
One might say that the mantra of the election campaign was “Change,” and it well might still be that as President-elect Obama transitions into the White House. However, I am getting a strong sense of the word “Unity” as well, … Continue reading
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Beyond the Mist
I have this picture on the desktop of my computer: Beautiful, right? It’s not a picture I took myself- this is simply included with the “sample pictures” folder that came with Vista. Ever since my school has upgraded their technology … Continue reading
Filed under monasticism, Random, scripture
Jesus for President- on the campaign trail
What weird coincidences and experiences the Spirit throws into the wind! My friend Sarah Kate and I were discussing christian mysticism and monasticism over tea at Infusion the other day. I remember reading about Shane Claiborne and the Simple Way … Continue reading
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