This is why religion has been fading in the west. We have been trying to use the rational mind to understand the super rational and it has failed.
Will Social Media Change Religion Completely?
About 500 years ago there was a massive change in Western Christianity. I'd like you to set aside your opinions about whether the Protestant Reformation was a good thing or not and think instead about what made it possible. It was a time of great change not just in the Church but in Western society … Continue reading Will Social Media Change Religion Completely?
Living in a Sacred Way: 3 Places to Start
Whenever you eat, wake up in the morning, enter a new space, undertake an effort or complete a task, whenever you witness something beautiful or terrible - hold the experience for a couple breaths, relishing in it and blessing it
Patrick and Oisin: Remembering Our Ancestors
There is wonderful story told by the old Irish poets of a relationship between Oisin (OH-SHEEN), the last of the Fianna, and Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Oisin is presented as the final representative of Celtic pagan society and he debates religion with Patrick, who becomes his benefactor and protector. The story can be … Continue reading Patrick and Oisin: Remembering Our Ancestors
St Patrick: Faeth Fiada
St. Patrick’s Day is today, so I thought I would talk a little bit about the saint that so many of us have heard about. He has a whole holiday attributed to him but other than shamrocks, vague references to snakes, and green beer most people know very little about him. He is one of … Continue reading St Patrick: Faeth Fiada
Jesus Joins Us in the Storm
Last week we spoke about Jesus feeding 5000 people with a couple loaves of bread and some fish. (You can read that post here) He was standing on the edge of the sea of Galilee. He had gone out that way to seek solitude after hearing of the death of John the Baptist, whom he … Continue reading Jesus Joins Us in the Storm
Faith That Feeds the World
In our gospel reading this morning (Matthew 14:13-21) we hear of a miraculous story, one which was witnessed by thousands of people and which can be found in all four gospels. Our reading began with “now when Jesus heard this”, what Jesus had heard was the news of his cousin’s death. John the Baptist … Continue reading Faith That Feeds the World
Allured into the Desert: The Lenten Journey
The celebration and observance of lent goes back to ancient times. The word Lent itself comes from the old English lencten meaning "spring time" which comes from the Old German langitinaz which means "lengthening of days". So, when we speak of fasting for Lent, we are really referring to our spring time fast, when the … Continue reading Allured into the Desert: The Lenten Journey
The Narrow Path of Life and Why You Should Choose It
So today we are going to wrap up our little series on the sermon on the mount. If you want to start the series from the beginning you can click here. So far, Jesus has told us about who we need to be inside and how we should avoid making shows of our righteousness for … Continue reading The Narrow Path of Life and Why You Should Choose It
What Do You Worship and What Will Be Your Reward?
Last week we talked about the law and how it is meant to be understood. The main point Jesus was making was that it’s less important what you do and more important who you are. He urged us to look inwardly and be concerned with our interior condition which is the cause of all … Continue reading What Do You Worship and What Will Be Your Reward?
