0 I cannot figure out if Marianne Sawicki is holding my hand or slapping me awake from a nightmare. How could I choose? Summarizing aspects of Edward Schillbeeckx’s thinking she casually shreds the past fifteen years of my life. Nothing matters but this. The experience of grace grows out of the fundamental experience of one’sContinue reading “Advent Travels: Mary Said It”
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Advent Travels: Snakes and Hotel Windows
In the fourth dialogue in Dialogues on A Course in Miracles, Tara Singh asks a good question: what did you do today in which there were no illusions? Some people say, “the wilderness” is a symbol, a metaphor, a word being a word. The real question is to what does it point? I can’t decideContinue reading “Advent Travels: Snakes and Hotel Windows”
Advent Travels: the Space of Solitude
The family was in New York City this past weekend to see Romeo and Juliet. I stayed behind to do chores and keep house. Things were quiet mostly, and I got a lot done. It snowed more than I thought it would, and I didn’t sleep well but it was okay. When I am alone,Continue reading “Advent Travels: the Space of Solitude”
Advent Travels: Hidden by Storm Clouds
I like this story. Abba Lot went to see Abba Joseph.He said, “Abba Joseph,as far as I can say,I do my little office,and I read my psalms.I fast a little and prayand meditate.I live in peace with others and,as far as possible,I purify my thoughts.Tell me, Father, what else –what more – can I do?”Continue reading “Advent Travels: Hidden by Storm Clouds”
Advent Travels: Relationship All the Way Down
Nancy reminded me when I mentioned this Advent writing project that whenever two or more gather in Jesus’s name, Jesus is with them. Historically, this is understood in ecclesial terms. We gather in and as a church which both keeps Jesus and makes him accessible (on terms and contions it sets as Jesus’s keeper). ButContinue reading “Advent Travels: Relationship All the Way Down”
Advent Travels: A Cool Drum Solo
It’s hard sometimes to think helpfully about the void. I have a lot to learn myself. I don’t think the void is a question of belief, but I am glad there are folks willing to wonder if it might be. They simultaneously remind me of my spiritual poverty and justify the optimism that allows meContinue reading “Advent Travels: A Cool Drum Solo”