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Month: January 2023
EARLY WRITINGS: The Real Presence
The Real Presence I want to share with you a wonderful resource about the writings of the writers of those in the first few centuries after Christ. I like this because, not only is it our heritage from primary sources, but it bolsters the… Continue Reading “EARLY WRITINGS: The Real Presence”
FRAGMENTS FROM MY LECTIO DIVINA (updated)
Here are some ideas from a broken-down, old Lay Cistercian. uiodg The following is found in what I wrote on Quora.com. Be careful, it is the Mirror of Arisad of the Internet. What is meant by the eternal power of God. The energy of… Continue Reading “FRAGMENTS FROM MY LECTIO DIVINA (updated)”
INTO THE GREAT SILENCE
I watched this as part of my Spiritual Awareness Renewal time. I recommend it to you. Listen, with the ear of your heart.
EARLY WRITINGS: Eusebius
I wanted to share with you what I myself read about the early church. I offer no commentary. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05617b.htm Introduction. 1. We have discussed in the preceding book those subjects in ecclesiastical history which it was necessary to treat by way of introduction, and have accompanied them with… Continue Reading “EARLY WRITINGS: Eusebius”
MAGISTER NOSTER: What I must learn to fulfill the potential of my human nature.
Erich Fromm, the author of the Art of Loving, introduced me to the concept of learning, one where love is not infused as something we get automatically from being born as a human. We must learn what love is over a lifetime of trial… Continue Reading “MAGISTER NOSTER: What I must learn to fulfill the potential of my human nature.”
NEW YEAR’S THOUGHTS FROM THE EDGE OF TIME
Here are some random thought fragments from the leftovers of my Lectio Divina (Philippians 2:5). I must admit these are “way out there.” I just relate to what was given to me. The following responses are ones from my Lectio based on esoteric questions… Continue Reading “NEW YEAR’S THOUGHTS FROM THE EDGE OF TIME”
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