Poetry and Theology with some opinion thrown in
This question is answered by a poem shorter than the title.
posted by PresbyPoet at
9:23 PM
As a Presbyterian elder (PCUSA) married to a Catholic, my perspective starts from a background grounded in scripture. It values intellectual understanding. Into that deep watering of the Word, has come hearing God. This Blog, is focused on both hearing God, & "deep" theological studies as we seek to understand the paradoxes of truth. Each path is infinite; never will I fully understand theology, or clearly hear God & be fully intimate with the infinite. Both journeys are important. Like walking a log, you can fall off either side. Part of this blessed journey, is going to both Catholic & Presbyterian churches, (when we married, we agreed to both go to both churches). A liturgical Catholic church, often is a place I clearly hear God, since it gives space to listen. Some services can lack space to, "be still and know I am God". Although, one of my strangest encounters with God was at communion in a Presbytery meeting. A communion plate passed. I heard: "Turn aside and follow Me. See Me in the homeless man..." I tried to write down what I heard, & take communion. God has a sense of humor. Join me hearing poems from God. I just take dictation. Be still and listen.
Subscribe to
Posts [Atom]
1 Comments:
Some questions for you:
Do you include listening to God, as part of your praying?
Who do you address your prayers to? (In who's name do you pray?) Do you speak to God directly, or to an intermidiary?
Do you know God loves you?
Why is prayer boring? Are you doing it out of duty?
Do you believe God answers prayer, or is He too distant to care?
Do you want an intimate relationship with God?
What do you know about God?
I'll post these questions on your blog in case you don't return here.
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home