Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art
Raphael, The TransfigurationYes another proof (to my way of thinking) that Jesus was who he claimed he was. John who observed Jesus closely and lovingly, almost 24/7, for 3 years could claim that He was the Word who became flesh and tabernacled among … [Continue reading]
ImageAbbot Lot came to Abbot Joseph and said:Father, according as I am able, I keep my little rule, and my little fast, my prayer, meditation and contemplative silence; and according as I am able I strive to cleanse my heart of thoughts; now what … [Continue reading]
The Whiskey Priest is the hero of Graham Greene’s powerful novel, “The Power and the Glory.” The Mexican government in the state of Tabasco outlaws Catholicism. But as this weak, sick, despairing, alcoholic priest with an illegitimate daughter, goes … [Continue reading]
(Guest post by Roy Mathias) I read this book while at Ffald-y-Brenin. Here are some of the ideas--chapter by chapter. Bill Johnson describes some of the methods he uses to strengthen his inner man – it is not an exhaustive list, just … [Continue reading]
GiorgioneIt dawned on me for the first time, really. It had dawned on me before, but it really sank in: the Christmas story.The idea that God, if there is a force of Love and Logic in the universe, that it would seek to explain itself is amazing … [Continue reading]
The Shop Of Ghosts by G. K. Chesterton Nearly all the best and most precious things in the universe you can get for a halfpenny. I make an exception, of course, of the sun, the moon, the earth, people, stars, thunderstorms, and such … [Continue reading]
Follow meFinding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” (John 1:43)Well, where are we going?Oh, I never tell people that,It’s all a surprise:The beauty and danger of the ravines and crevassesThe glory of the mountain topsThe valley of the … [Continue reading]
Peter, from Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter, the rock). John 1:42Yes, I do know you.I see youand know you better than you know yourself.I … [Continue reading]