Tag: history

In the Depths of Existence

In the Depths of Existence

Singing of the Universal Christ #1 ~ The self-communication Of God In the depths of existence And history I call grace And mystery. ~ Inspired by Karl Rahner quoted in Richard Rohr's book 'The Universal Christ'- "The only really absolute mysteries in Christianity are the self-communication of God in the depths of existence - which … Continue reading In the Depths of Existence

How Else Is Meaning Found?

How Else Is Meaning Found?

~ Commemorate The sacred places ~ Of beauty, memory and significance ~ How else is meaning found In odd corners of earth ~ But the human stories Enacted on that ground? ~ It is not chance That will elaborate ~ Each single human Mystery ~ But acts of intention Told ~ Remembered Shared as history. … Continue reading How Else Is Meaning Found?

Transcendent, Historical, Communal and Dynamic

"Spirituality" is an inspiring word but it can also be a confusing word. Is my spirituality as good as your spirituality? Who decides? Does it matter? Is it even something we can talk about meaningfully? I have a particular viewpoint because of my interest in Christian spirituality, and according to this viewpoint, it seems that … Continue reading Transcendent, Historical, Communal and Dynamic

It Is Not Chance

. Commemorate The sacred places . Of beauty, memory, and significance - . How else is meaning found In odd corners of earth . But the human stories Enacted on that ground? . It is not chance That will elaborate . Each single human mystery But acts of intention . Told, remembered, Shared as history. … Continue reading It Is Not Chance

Spiritual Reflection – Spiritual / Human Wellbeing

Spiritual Reflection – Spiritual / Human Wellbeing

What  makes for spiritual, or human, wellbeing? A report in 2013 came up with these suggestions: Spirituality means different things to different people. It may include (a search for) one's ultimate beliefs and values; a sense of meaning and a purpose in life; a sense of connectedness; identity and awareness; and for some people, religion. … Continue reading Spiritual Reflection – Spiritual / Human Wellbeing