And now for the big question…how should we relate to each other? For the Christian the answer is simple, we need to respect the dignity of each and every human being as being made in the image of God (Gen 1:26-28). Then we need to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us… Continue reading Oh Sit Down…With Your Enemy?
Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb in 1879, or was it Joseph Swan? It is simple yet ingenious. Whilst at college, doing my teacher training, our science lecturer said he explained the process to 6th class students by asking them what would happen if he placed a fifty pound note outside the classroom door and said… Continue reading It’s Pretty Hot in the Entrance Way
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,And when we find ourselves in the place just right,‘Twill be in the valley of love and delight.When true simplicity is gained,To bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed,To turn, turn will be… Continue reading Turning to the Source
The term ‘Fat Tuesday’ (Mardi Gras) has always made me chuckle. Finish up the goodies – get it in before Ash Wednesday. It seems quite childish, yet most of us are mere children in the spiritual life. I confess – I have always found fasting difficult. I admire those who with ease, eat only when… Continue reading Getting it in There – Before Lent
Brother Alberic 