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Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Pt. II
I want us to remember that the Beatitudes, including poverty of spirit, are not some special sort of Christian ethic or a list of rules that we must keep in order to “go to heaven.” Instead, they are supernatural attributes that flow from the people of God because they are being transformed by the grace of God.
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Pt. I
So he sits down, in the posture of an authoritative rabbi, and opens his mouth to teach them. And what he says next is the primary subject of this article: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the…
A Proverb
Written by R.A. Loyd A young monk spoke to an elder after the liturgy service. “Why such formality? Why do we not merely worship as we will, in the Spirit?”
And He Taught Them Saying. . .
Jesus not only reveals that the Kingdom has come near to those who seem unfit for it, but also that those who are in this Kingdom possess these attributes that the Beatitudes highlight. They have not attained these attributes or…
Reunion Tours and Dandelions
Written by Dave Lenehan I think we all have a favorite band that we would love to see embark on a reunion tour. Many have asked Sir Paul and Ringo to relive the Beatles. Many of the rock bands…
Going to See the Big Guy… Maybe?
Written by Dave Lenehan “Going To See the Big Guy, Maybe.” Sounds like an odd thing to say, doesn’t it? I didn’t see it on a sign or in front of a church or at a flea market next…
Blessed Are The…
Who are the blessed of Matthew 5:1-13?
All of The Sudden…
Written by Victor Stanley Jr. I read a lot. I study Scripture, its doctrines and theology. I study philosophy, Christian, secular, and Eastern philosophy. I teach theology and do ministry training, I write a lot of cultural commentary and…
Death Can Die Part II
Written by Victor Stanley Jr. Death Can Die Part I spoke of the Eucharist and its importance in conveying the idea of “protesting death and living the resurrection.” We looked at John 6:53–59 and Jesus’ words about His life giving flesh…
Untitled
Written by R.A. Loyd Perhaps madmen belong in caves wherein the Lord receives them tenderly with mercies unknown to a shaking, howling, blasphemous generation. A mist on the concrete is three oceans to the hermit; the branch of…
Heavenly. . .
Written by Victor Stanley Jr. Dope game, I’ve seen it all Seen the rise plus I’ve seen the falls, Heart full of hate I’ve seen them on those corners squeezing off (guns) Heart full of love I’ve seen it…
