Entries from October 2009

October 31, 2009

If They Do Not Hear Moses and the Prophets…

If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead. We are told 7 times in the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom to “attend.” Being attentive is the constant call of our Lord Jesus Christ. “He who has ears to hear let him hear!” It is the right time to open our ears.It is the right timeto listen.

October 30, 2009

Pied Beauty

Pied Beauty by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Poet-Priest, 1844-1889

October 29, 2009

Heaven-Haven (a nun takes the veil)

Heaven-Haven (a nun takes the veil) by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Poet-Priest, 1844-1889

October 28, 2009

As Kingfishers Catch Fire

As Kingfishers Catch Fire by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Poet-Priest, 1844-1889

October 27, 2009

The Windhover: To Christ our Lord

The Windhover:To Christ Our Lord by Gerard Manley Hopkins, Poet-Priest, 1844-1889

October 26, 2009

Lectio Divina

From the earliest accounts of monastic practice – dating back to the fourth century – it is evident that a form of reading called lectio divina (“divine” or “spiritual reading”) was essential to any deliberate spiritual life. What is it? How can we do it?

October 24, 2009

You are a Royal Priest

How a restaurant consultant set a good example for us to share our faith and lives.

October 22, 2009

Is Bono Right?

I saw U2 a couple of nights ago. Bono said a couple of things I am still thinking about. I wonder what you think. Just for fun I have included a couple of the pictures I took.

October 21, 2009

Russian Priest, Fr. Sergei Rybko, Evangelist to the Punks

You are going to love this Orthodox Priest!! Many years Fr. Sergei!

October 20, 2009

Seeing the Kingdom of God

“But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:27 is a very difficult verse and since it concludes today’s reading from the lectionary why don’t we have a little look…