A Parable A man on a treacherous journey through blistering deserts, freezing mountain ranges, fighting off wildlife and almost drowning at sea comes to the beginning of his new life. He drops his heavy bag and wipes the sweat from his brow. The life of terror, oppression and fear of death is now behind him. … Continue reading He Burned His Bag
“In the Fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontus Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his program Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysania ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John … Continue reading Preparing the way of Humanity
For me, living a contemplative life started with determining my values. When a person comes to the understanding of what they value, it helps set the foundation for how a he/she lives their life. My beliefs are really only augments of what I value, and starting with that gave me the foundation I needed to … Continue reading Values
Peter Rollins tells a parable similar to this one: Imagine yourself as a pious Christian person who has gone to church every Sunday, Bible Study on Wednesdays, occasionally volunteered in the food pantry now dead and in heaven. You are looking forward to seeing St. Peter at the gate with his grand big Book of … Continue reading The Throne Room
“‘There will be signs in the sun, moon and the stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehension of what is coming on the world for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see … Continue reading The Beginning is Near
