Wagging it from church while on holidays, we turned to what other waggers often confess to me – that’s right “Songs of Praise“. A stand-up comedian was being interviewed on the role of her faith as she laboured on a demanding routine of gigs. I was intrigued – I see many similarities in our respectiveContinue reading “Stand-up comedians at prayer”
Category Archives: Spirituality
When knowing works backwards…
I like this quote from writer John Shea: We need an understanding of God that blows our mind. …St Anselm created the ontological argument for God to remedy the ennui of monks. Without going into detail, the ontological argument states God is that than which nothing greater can be thought. If you carry out thisContinue reading “When knowing works backwards…”
An Ignatian Devotion
Although I prefer the contemplative prayer of silence, I often fall back onto Ignatian styles of prayer. I find his exercises very focusing. This one was a particular gift this morning. I was directed there from Ignatian Spirituality on Facebook.
Time out
Clayton’s blog today (the blog you post when not writing a blog)! This spot’s only a 15 minute drive from home, It’s Point Resolution on the Swan River at Claremont. Great place to roam around, read a few books and meditate – especially on a balmy autumn day. Might go back a few more timesContinue reading “Time out”
Experience vs wisdom
Mahatma Ghandi was one of the first great philosophers to influence me. I was all of eight years old at the time. Another that had my adolescent brain ticking over was Søren Kierkegaard. Today’s aphorism comes courtesy of him, and though I don’t recall hearing this way back then, it resonates with a long held comprehensionContinue reading “Experience vs wisdom”
Reflecting on Holy Saturday…
Their waiting was different from ours. We wait in anticipation of resurrection celebration. They waited in despair for the Sabbath to pass so they could tend a cadaver and complete a proper entombment. Our waiting is for the completion of a cycle in a story that continues. Their story had been destroyed – pilloried on a shameful instrumentContinue reading “Reflecting on Holy Saturday…”
Reflecting on Good Friday
“Why is it called Good when such a bad thing happened?” There’s a bit more to this question than just the etymology that says “good” comes from “God” and that some say it was originally “God’s Friday.” It’s helpful to just sit and ponder the question a while. Let such stillness take you past theContinue reading “Reflecting on Good Friday”
Reflecting on Maundy Thursday…
When I was a schoolboy somewhere back in the last millennium, there were class monitor jobs that were much sought after – cleaning the blackboard, feeding the gold fish, collecting the lunch orders. The one no-one enjoyed was emptying the rubbish. Things haven’t changed that much – I asked the school kids the other dayContinue reading “Reflecting on Maundy Thursday…”
Reflecting on Holy Wednesday…
The woman pours expensive perfumed ointment over Jesus’ head. It was worth about a year’s wages. The critics kick in: “How extravagant!. The money for that could have been used to to feed the poor.” Jesus defends her against the hypocrisy of her attackers. She knows what he’s about – they don’t. The challenge ofContinue reading “Reflecting on Holy Wednesday…”
Reflecting on Holy Tuesday…
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) finds its place in the Passion narrative of Matthew’s gospel. As the storm clouds of Jesus’ coming trial and crucifixion loom and gather, it is a reminder to those following the way of the peace of the Kingdom to remain alert and vigilant. Life and its events haveContinue reading “Reflecting on Holy Tuesday…”
Wondering Pilgrim 