Dec 23, 2011

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Advent Sonnet 4: Angels

Advent Sonnet 4: Angels

My Christmas cards this year had reproductions of medieval paintings of the...

Dec 21, 2011

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Advent Reflections 4: Awe – John Donne’s “Holy Sonnet 15”

Advent Reflections 4: Awe – John Donne’s “Holy Sonnet 15”

The Greek word used in the Gospel for “Word” is Logos. It also means...

Dec 18, 2011

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The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: Preparing for Our Lord’s Second Coming

A few months ago, San Diego County experienced an unprecedented power outage...

Dec 14, 2011

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Advent Reflections 3: Conversion – T.S. Eliot’s “Journey of the Magi”

Advent Reflections 3: Conversion – T.S. Eliot’s “Journey of the Magi”

We all know the story of the Three Kings, even if only from the chorus of...

Dec 12, 2011

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Advent Sonnet 3: The Coming Light

Advent Sonnet 3: The Coming Light

My sonnet for the third week in Advent is based on the image of John the...

Dec 7, 2011

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Advent Reflections 2: Penitence and Patience – Gerard Manley Hopkins’ “Patience, Hard Thing!”

Advent Reflections 2: Penitence and Patience – Gerard Manley Hopkins’ “Patience, Hard Thing!”

Christmas is a joyous season, for love, fellowship, giving, and relaxation –...