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The Apocalypse is Here

The Apocalypse is Here

Nov 19, 2024

When I volunteered to lead morning prayer last Sunday, I had no idea that the subject of the readings would be the apocalypse. The Old Testament reading was from Daniel, chapter 12: ”At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some...

Advent Wreath as Spiritual Practice

Advent Wreath as Spiritual Practice

Nov 21, 2023

Last updated: September 29, 2024 The word Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “arrival” and is also related to the words ad venire, that translate as “to come.”  Since Advent has a number of moving parts, it is good for us, as pilgrims, to ask each year, “How do we Advent?”  One answer of “how” relates to our journey in this season of waiting, where paradoxically we move and grow, but at the same time are called to sit waiting in stillness. Every year, we re-read the ancient prophesies, celebrate the joy of now, and look forward...

The Figure 8 – Ebb & Flow

The Figure 8 – Ebb & Flow

Mar 2, 2023

Last updated: November 9, 2024 One symbol/model that has been important to me in my personal spiritual development is the Figure 8.  When you open your eyes, you can start to see Figure 8 symbols in a few different, critical places.  For example, if you have ever been on a sailboat or tried mountain climbing, you may be familiar with the Figure 8 knot.  This knot, shown at right, is commonly used as a stopper knot on ships and boats, serving as a temporary knot to tie them off.  In addition, the Figure 8 knot is frequently used to attach...

Hannah’s Vow and Subsequent Song

Hannah’s Vow and Subsequent Song

Jan 10, 2023

The story of Hannah in the Old Testament can be found in the the first book of Samuel.   It is about the vow that she made to Yahweh and her subsequent song/prayer of thanksgiving.  It is also about a larger narrative, where she becomes part of God’s greater plan of salvation.  In this account of Hannah, we also see  the classic biblical movement from barrenness to abundant life, from death to resurrection. At the beginning of the story, we are introduced to Hannah and her husband Elkanah.  Similar to other Old Testament women like Sarah, Rachel, and Rebecca, Hannah was...

O Emmanuel – December 23

O Emmanuel – December 23

Dec 23, 2022

I wrote a blog post about the O Antiphons in 2019, and I loved picking out the image to illustrate each one.  So I have decided to post on the O Antiphons again, in order to highlight additional images and to explore the scriptural roots of the meaningful word images.  If you aren’t familiar with the O Antiphons or need a refresher, please check out my 2019 blog post here. Today is the final seventh O Antiphon out of the last seven days before Christmas, in this very late day of Advent intensification. Hopefully by now you are somewhat more...

O Rex Gentium – December 22

O Rex Gentium – December 22

Dec 22, 2022

I wrote a blog post about the O Antiphons in 2019, and I loved picking out the image to illustrate each one.  So I have decided to post on the O Antiphons again, in order to highlight additional images and to explore the scriptural roots of the meaningful word images.  If you aren’t familiar with the O Antiphons or need a refresher, please check out my 2019 blog post here. Today we pray the sixth O Antiphon out of the last seven days before Christmas, in these late days of Advent intensification.  We are now just two days away from...

O Oriens – December 21

O Oriens – December 21

Dec 21, 2022

I wrote a blog post about the O Antiphons in 2019, and I loved picking out the image to illustrate each one.  So I have decided to post on the O Antiphons again, in order to highlight additional images and to explore the scriptural roots of the meaningful word images.  If you aren’t familiar with the O Antiphons or need a refresher, please check out my 2019 blog post here. Today is the fifth O Antiphon out of the seven days before Christmas, in these late days of Advent intensification.  With only three days before Christmas Eve, we continue to...

O Clavis David – December 20

O Clavis David – December 20

Dec 20, 2022

I wrote a blog post about the O Antiphons in 2019, and I loved picking out the image to illustrate each one.  So I have decided to post on the O Antiphons again, in order to highlight additional images and to explore the scriptural roots of the meaningful word images.  If you aren’t familiar with the O Antiphons or need a refresher, please check out my 2019 blog post here. So today is the fourth O Antiphon out of the seven days before Christmas, in these late days of Advent intensification – just over half way through the week. Are...

O Radix Jesse – December 19

O Radix Jesse – December 19

Dec 19, 2022

I wrote a blog post about the O Antiphons in 2019, and I loved picking out the image to illustrate each one.  So I have decided to post on the O Antiphons again, in order to highlight additional images and to explore the scriptural roots of these meaningful word images.  If you aren’t familiar with the O Antiphons or need a refresher, please check out my 2019 blog post here. Today is the third O Antiphon out of the seven days before Christmas, in these late days of Advent intensification.  As Christmas comes yet closer, it’s a good idea to...

O Adonai – December 18

O Adonai – December 18

Dec 18, 2022

I wrote a blog post about the O Antiphons in 2019, and I loved picking out the image to illustrate each one.  So I have decided to post on the O Antiphons again, in order to highlight additional images and to explore the scriptural roots of the meaningful word images.  If you aren’t familiar with the O Antiphons or need a refresher, please check out my 2019 blog post here. So today is the second O Antiphon out of the seven days before Christmas, in these late days of Advent intensification.  Are you finding ways to get into the rhythm...

O Sapientia – December 17

O Sapientia – December 17

Dec 17, 2022

I wrote a blog post about the O Antiphons in 2019, and I loved picking out the image to illustrate each one.  So I have decided to post on the O Antiphons again, in order to highlight additional images and to explore the scriptural roots of the meaningful word images.  If you aren’t familiar with the O Antiphons or need a refresher, please check out my 2019 blog post here. So now, beginning today with O Sapientia, I will be posting on each O Antiphon for the next seven days before Christmas, in these late days of Advent intensification. Even...

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