Reflections along the wilderness way
September 23, 2010
I spent the other day writing down some of my favorite books. The list, of course, is not exhaustive, as much of it came off the top of my head. Let’s just say this: I love everything by C.S. Lewis, … Continue reading
September 22, 2010
When the Israelites first stepped out beyond the border of Egypt, they could taste freedom. It is what they wanted, or so they thought. Very quickly, they began to miss the everyday securities of Egypt. Some became vocal, and soon … Continue reading
September 16, 2010
Qui ne se Grime Pas Who among us does not wear a mask? This is a spiritual self-portrait by the great Georges Rouault (1871-1958). It may be my favorite among his great etchings in the Miserere, his window into the … Continue reading
September 14, 2010
Georges Rouault (1871-1958) got it. In his wonderful collection Miserere, he spoke to human nature as he witnessed it…in the context of the Cross. Here he depicts our tendency to enthrone ourselves. Nous Croyant Rois We believe ourselves (to be) … Continue reading
September 6, 2010
I started this blog around one big idea – the thought that you and I need help navigating the difficult terrain of life, and that a narrative penned long ago might help. I called it The New Exodus because our … Continue reading