Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art
I have been tagged by Claire Musters to write about my work in progress, and my writing process. What I am working on I work on my blog, Dreaming Beneath the Spires, on the principle of the Minimum Effective Dose. What is alive grows, so I post … [Continue reading]
El Palmeral Retreat Centre Monday 5th May 1 In which Michelle is encouraged by how ordinary I am—“ A year ago my sister, Janae, told me to follow this lady named Anita Mathias on Twitter. My sister is cool, so I did what she said. And I’m … [Continue reading]
So I fly on EasyJet to the Costa Blanca on a retreat at El Palmeral --though a normal heritage airline like BA would have cost the same, the timings are more convenient. Though this may change as I grow older, I normally don’t put a high premium on … [Continue reading]
At El Palmeral Retreat Centre, Costa Blanca, Spain, we were invited to help ourselves to fruit from this tree, a cross between an apricot and kiwi fruit (in taste) Labyrinth, El Palmeral Retreat Centre, Costa Blanca, … [Continue reading]
The Blue Mosque, Istanbul As a curious anthropologist, a photographer, and a discreet and respectful observer, I love visiting mosques, temples, synagogues, and churches, and often use the quietness and sacred space to pray. (And, as … [Continue reading]
Grateful for Monday 1 Merry, my labradoodle's wagging tail and sweet nature. 2 Jake, my 11 year old Border Collie, tolerating Merry. 3 Blog stats picking up steadily. 4 Seeing a heron on my walk. 5 Three mile walk/run from … [Continue reading]
Reginald Arthur, 1893, Joseph before Pharaoh Joseph is seventeen when he sees his sheaf stand up and his brothers’ sheaves bow down. When he sees the sun, moon and eleven stars bow to him. * * * Interestingly, God shows him his destiny, the end … [Continue reading]
William Blake, Milton I love The Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe. The rhythm, the evocative lyrics, the allusions, the beautiful language create a loveliness greater than the sum of its parts. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the … [Continue reading]