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Continue reading →: Deconstructing Mary: Beliefs About The Mother of God That I Have Laid AsideI do not believe in the immaculate conception of Mary But I do believe Mary was blessed amongst women I do not believe in the perpetual virginity of Mary But I do believe Mary was a virgin up to the birth of Jesus I do not believe in the bodily assumption of Mary …
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Continue reading →: A visual guide to Shiva symbolismShiva is one of the most widely known and revered Hindu gods. In the Hindu mythology, Shiva is the Destroyer, working in concert with Brahma the Creator and Vishnu the Protector. Shiva has always fascinated his followers by his unique appearance: he has not two but three eyes, has ash…
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Continue reading →: Brother Sun, Sister MoonThe following words of praise to God come from the Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon of St. Francis of Assisi. Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings. To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips…
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Continue reading →: A Prayer of Indigenous Peoples, Refugees, Immigrants, and PilgrimsA Prayer of Indigenous Peoples, Refugees, Immigrants, and Pilgrims Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we come before you as many parts of a single body. people drawn from every tribe, every nation, every language; some indigenous—peoples of the land; some refugees, immigrants, pilgrims—people on the move; some hosts,…
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Continue reading →: Lord of justice and mercyLord of justice and mercy, both strong and loving, creator of the earth and humankind, we praise you for your omnipotence and we thank you for your presence in our lives. Lord, we ask that you teach us to love our neighbor, so that we may obey your commands. We…
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Continue reading →: Stories that shockMany people come to the bible with many false expectations. One of the expectations that I frequently hear people express is that the heroes of the bible should be great moral examples. Then they’re shocked and angered when they find out they’re not. But that’s to confuse the function of…
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Continue reading →: The scroll and the lamb“He Who Opened The Scroll With the Seven Seals” by ShyHowl I found this interpretation of the scroll and the lamb from the book of Revelation interesting particularly because of the peculiar arrangement of the seven eyes.
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Continue reading →: Ritual use of salt by ElishaThis story is told in 2 Kings 2:19-22: The people of the city said to Elisha, “Look, our lord, this town is well situated, as you can see, but the water is bad and the land is unproductive.” “Bring me a new bowl,” he said, “and put salt in it.”…
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