I remember a class assignment in my undergrad when I had to attend and report on the similarities and differences of a Catholic mass, compared with a protestant church service. As I entered the "Basilica of the Immaculate Conception", why do Catholic churches always get the epic church names?? I was again awe-struck by the … Continue reading Kneel
Jealousy
There was once a little girl who was given a Christmas gift. It was her only gift and it wasn't extravagant; it was a small bicycle without any extra frills or gadgets. But oh how she loved that bicycle! She would ride it to visit her neighborhood friends and she would ride it around in … Continue reading Jealousy
Incomprehensible
This week I have thought deeply on this characteristic of God. Webster's defines incomprehensible as simply, "Not able to be understood; not intelligible." The first example that comes to mind is my limited and finite understanding of mathematics. I know instantly that 2+2=4, but 25x2 + 20x + 14 = 0 just hurts my head. I'm … Continue reading Incomprehensible
Hortative
"Keep it secret, keep it safe." "You shall not pass!" These are both examples of hortative phrases from Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings. Def: Giving exhortation : serving to advise or warn. Both words hortative and exhort are from the Latin word hortari, which means "to urge." We do not often shy away from … Continue reading Hortative
Glory
"And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped … Continue reading Glory
Called to Words 