Jesus, bless my soul (text)
A few years ago, I learned about the practice of the ‘Jesus Prayer’: a way of meditating whilst repeating over and over again the short prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me”, or some variation on that. Fr. David recommended it to me in a conversation on the topic of contemplation, but this particular … Continue reading Jesus, bless my soul (text)
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Gratitude
We bless thee for our creation … (General Thanksgiving – Book of Common Prayer) Sitting comfortably in the cafe where I always write, I am filled with gratitude. Such a warm atmosphere, friendly people and a lovely baby that keeps making overtures. Life presents itself at its best. Gratitude. A delicate subject. The very helpful … Continue reading Gratitude
Read more →Book review: The Big Picture
A review of: The Big Picture – On the origins of life, meaning, and the universe itself, by Sean Carroll. This book deals with the questions I’ve always had myself, and I found it very engaging. They are big questions, and it may seem presumptuous to want to answer them, but I am glad he … Continue reading Book review: The Big Picture
Read more →Dear God,
May I please open my heart to you, and bring my questions and concerns to your attention? Would you mind if I even question your existence? It seems like a barrier one shouldn’t cross, but how will I ever find you if I stay behind that wall? I’ve been reading this book that proves that … Continue reading Dear God,
Read more →God’s Image
What does it mean that we are created in God’s image? Can we see something of God in ourselves? Augustine devotes the second half of his book ‘The Trinity’ to these questions, and explores the inner workings of our soul, to find out more about how it mirrors God. The first half of ‘The Trinity’ … Continue reading God’s Image
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