Some place between 40 and Death
Posted in church geekery, orthoparadoxy on 8 April 2008 - 4 ניסן 5768
COntinuing the Discussion with Fr Peter and Fr Greg, here’s my thoughts on AGAPE. This is the third term in the Eucharistic Invite in the Eastern Liturgy:
In Fear of God, with Faith and Love, draw near!
Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and [...]
Posted in Egg Cracking, orthoparadoxy on 7 April 2008 - 3 ניסן 5768
Just to sum it all up: (if you don’t want to read the three essays below) faith has nothing to do with a checklist of items in which one believes as a child believes in Santa Claus. We know someone’s faith not by what they say… but by what they do. If they [...]
Posted in Egg Cracking, orthoparadoxy on 7 April 2008 - 3 ניסן 5768
I’m reprinting three essays as part of the “Fear/Faith/Love” Discussion started by Father Peter.
Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me, says the Lord, [...]
Posted in Egg Cracking, orthoparadoxy on 7 April 2008 - 3 ניסן 5768
I’m reprinting three essays as part of the “Fear/Faith/Love” Discussion started by Father Peter.
Your trust has saved you; go in peace.
Luke 7:50
This verse contains two of my favourite biblical words.
πιστις (pistis)
σωζω (sozo)
The meaning is what’s on the table tho… in my Complete Jewish Bible rendering of this verse pistis comes out at “trust” and [...]
Posted in Egg Cracking, orthoparadoxy on 7 April 2008 - 3 ניסן 5768
I’m reprinting three essays as part of the “Fear/Faith/Love” Discussion started by Father Peter.
But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”… When he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.”
Mark 5:36,39
I [...]
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