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Continue reading →: Living the Dream: Embodying a New Way of Following JesusIt’s far easier to dismantle a system than to build a new one. Yet, constructing an alternative is the true revolutionary act. Personally, I find Western Christianity overly dualistic, often separating the sacred from the secular. I’ve long sought to follow Jesus in a more holistic, integrated way—one that bridges…
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Continue reading →: The Radiant Darkness: Christian Mysticism in Transfiguration ArtReflecting on the writings of Christian mystics, I have observed that the Biblical events which especially draw their attention are the theophanies —moments when God reveals himself in overwhelming, mysterious ways. One of the most well-known examples is God’s appearance to Moses atop Mount Sinai, shrouded in cloud and fire.…
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Continue reading →: Celtic evocation of the TrinityRUNE BEFORE PRAYER From the Carmina Gadelica I AM bending my knee In the eye of the Father who created me, In the eye of the Son who purchased me, In the eye of the Spirit who cleansed me, In friendship and affection. Through Thine own Anointed One, O God,…
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Continue reading →: Good News And Good Works: How Faith Relates To ActionI have been reflecting on the relationship between the good news and good works, particularly in respect to social justice. I affirm that we are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). I also affirm that faith that is not accompanied by action, is dead (James 2:17) and that we…
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Continue reading →: When Philosophy Turns Dark: The Bleak Worldviews of Great ThinkersIt’s kind of funny (and a little tragic) when you think about it—a lot of philosophers really could’ve used a good therapist! I mean, Schopenhauer spent his whole life convinced that human existence was basically a mistake, and Cioran practically made despair his best friend. Nietzsche famously wrestled with his…
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Continue reading →: Living out the Gospel: Reflections on Philippians and the Call to Suffer and ServeI have been reflecting on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, particularly on his profound challenge: “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” His words remind me that the good news of Jesus isn’t just something to be received, but something to be lived out.…
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Continue reading →: Tír na nÓg and Celtic Christianity: A Syncretic Interweaving of Myth and FaithTír na nÓg, translating to “Land of Youth,” is one of the most enchanting realms in Irish mythology, often depicted as an eternal paradise where youth, beauty, and happiness prevail. As Celtic Christianity emerged and flourished in Ireland and other Celtic regions from the early medieval period, it encountered and…
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Continue reading →: The Gospel in the Book of RevelationWhat many so-called Evangelicals fail to realise, is that the book of Revelation is just as gospel focussed as the rest of the New Testament. This is particularly evident in the pivotal throne room scene in chapter 5, where it is written: “Then one of the elders said to me,…
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Continue reading →: Forgiveness: A Poem by David KeigNot to forgive is emptinessFor cold and lonely soulsWho understand forgivenessAs somewhere they can’t goThey fear a loss of strength it seemsAnd trap others in their webOf blame and guilt and right and wrongAnd leave the truth unsaidFor truth is not their provinceNor humanity their causeThey ask others to obey…
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Continue reading →: The Bible Says?I find it problematic for people to use phrases like “the Bible says” or “according to the Bible” for several reasons: Diverse Interpretations: The Bible is interpreted in various ways by different Christian and Jewish groups. Saying “the Bible says” can oversimplify its meaning, ignoring diverse perspectives. Contextual Understanding: The…
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