For the guys in the Men’s Bible Study at St John’s…
Last night I posed a question before we left concerning the doctrine of substitutionary atonement. The question was, roughly, how can we believe this doctrine that runs so contrary to the very nature of love and forgiveness? How can we hold to a tradition that [...]
Archive for February, 2009
More things to think about…
Posted in Celtic, Christianity, Faith & Life, Faith & Spirituality on 20 February 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Celtic Blessing
Posted in Celtic, Christianity, Faith & Life, Faith & Spirituality, Prayer on 15 February 2009 | 2 Comments »
May the Creator bless you and keep you,
May the Beloved Companion face you and have mercy upon you;
May the Eternal Spirit’s countenance be
turned to you and give you peace;
May the Three in One bless you.
Hebridean
Traditional Celtic Prayer
Posted in Celtic, Christianity, Faith & Life, Faith & Spirituality, Prayer on 8 February 2009 | Leave a Comment »
O Son of God, change my heart.
Your Spirit composes the songs of the birds
and the buzz of the bees.
I ask of you only one more miracle:
Beautify my soul.
Amen.
An Irish Prayer
Posted in Celtic, Faith & Life on 6 February 2009 | 1 Comment »
May God grant you always…
A sunbeam to warm you,
a moonbem to charm you,
A sheltering angel
so nothing can harm you…
Laughter to cheer you,
faithful friends near you,
And whenever you pray,
heaven to hear you.
