Have you ever wondered why we are able to perceive the beauty of the natural world? Why we are moved by a stand of pine trees, or by a mountain vista, or by the crashing of the ocean surf against the rocks? It’s good to ponder why there is beauty in the natural world, but … Continue reading Pondering Natural Beauty
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To Have Never Known
I think about heaven a lot these days -- I think about it with hope. It's not eternal life that draws me, although that goes with the territory. No, it's the hope of seeing Him face to face -- the greatest Treasure, the priceless Gift -- the Christ. Like most Catholic Christians, I often pray … Continue reading To Have Never Known
The Beauty of the Lord
One characteristic of a deep prayer life is a sincere appreciation of and longing for true beauty. In the Hebrew Scriptures, God is associated with the idea of beauty. This longing for the beauty of the Lord is expressed in Ps. 27: 4: One thing I ask of the Lord that I will seek after: … Continue reading The Beauty of the Lord
Reflections from Carmel 