Arise Blog
Spring. Easter. Poetry.
What comes to your mind with this emphasis? Any number of thoughts, images, feelings, or names may come to mind as you read or hear the word.
…Shakespeare, Dickinson, Angelo, Blake…Psalms and so on? And often saying “I have no idea what I just read or heard” but there is feeling…
Spiritual exercise: Centering Prayer
“To share Centering Prayer with others is a preeminent way to fulfill our Christian mission “we are created in the image and likeness of God” and to open out to our brothers and sisters the Way, the Truth, and the Life; that is, the Good News.” (165) by M. Basil Pennington
Guest feature
Article by Brian C Nixon:
Writing a poem causes me to ask: “Why has poetry had such a long-lasting influence in the world?”
The answer to the question can be complex, with tomes being written—from Aristotle on—providing insight and explanation.
But for me, the answer is simple: God is the archetype Poet and Creator; the foundation of all language begins with—and in—Him. Jesus is, after all, “the Word.” Furthermore, by inspiring writers of the Bible, God demonstrated the eternal value of words.
Slow reading. Picking up that book again.
A revisit. This book has been a slow read and on my night stand for about a year. It’s a mere 65 pages. You’d think a fast read, but for me the depth and intake of this reading has taken time. Reading quickly is certainly possible, yet with this one…