More Immense, More Cosmic

Something More immense ~ Someone More cosmic ~ More infinitely available More divine in love ~ Indefinable and ultimately Indescribable ~ This Christ Who is God. ~

I arise (4) – Rising through the strength of resurrection

The "Lorica" or "Breastplate" of St. Patrick is so packed full of rich ideas, that it is rewarding to consider each section, even each line, in some depth - which is what this series of posts set out to do. The next line moves from burial to resurrection: "I arise...through the strength of His Resurrection …

Images of Hope (5)

This astounding image comes from a larger altarpiece which has a particularly grisly crucifixion scene - though from its radiance and light you would not guess it. The arms of Christ both suggest a cross and yet also look like celebration and jubilation. The brightness of his skin suggests light - eternal light. But there …

Inspiring Poems – ‘Easter Wings’

I love the way this poem actually draws wings in the way it is set out on the page! (see the image above) But there are some even more beautiful touches... Lord, who createdst man in wealth and store,      Though foolishly he lost the same,            Decaying more and more,                  Till he became                        Most poore:                        With thee                  O let me rise            As larks, …

The Spiritualities of Christianity – Suffering and Healing

The experience of pain is universal – from life’s first cry to the end.  And spirituality in the Christian traditions does not flinch from this reality of life. El Greco’s image above, or this even more harrowing image by Grunewald, are classic examples. These beautiful words from the New Testament are a fine commentary on …