15
Jan
13
Jan
Out of the Hidden Life – The Baptism of the Lord
". . . contemplation on the unspecified events of ages twelve to thirty in Jesus’ life can be invaluable for people who are seeking to grow in more intimate knowledge of Jesus."...
08
Jan
2019: Hopefully a Meditative Year
On this the first Poetry Tuesday of 2019, we are offered suggestions for the new year....
07
Jan
O Magnum Mysterium – The 12th Day of igNation’s 12 Days of Christmas
"Christmas never stops tugging at us, as this igNation series illustrates in its seasonal exploration of that strange dance between religion and popular culture and deeply grafted traditions, expectations, and associations. This is the time of year when sentimentalism overpowers even the most austere theological voices"...
06
Jan
The Encounter with Christ – Epiphany – The 11th Day of igNation’s 12 Days of Christmas
"There is one Epiphany, but there are an infinite number of epiphanies. Each of us encounters Christ in ways that are unique to us"...
05
Jan
The Journey of the Magi – The 10th Day of IgNation’s 12 Days of Christmas
This 10th day of igNation's 12 Days of Christmas arrives in the form on T.S. Eliot's famous poem....
04
Jan
Hopes for 2019: The Rich Young Man – The 9th Day of igNation’s 12 Days of Christmas
"In a way, the decision of the rich young man makes sense. He doesn’t have the benefit of 2000 years of hindsight behind him. Selling all that he has would mean that he would be stuck with the decision of following Jesus. What if Jesus was rejected? What if Jesus was killed?"...
03
Jan
Christmas Magic – The 8th Day of igNation’s 12 Days of Christmas
On this 8th day of igNation's 12 Days of Christmas a poem about the magic of one new born baby....
02
Jan
Mary, Did you Know? The 7th Day of igNation’s 12 Days of Christmas
On this 7th Day of IgNation's 12 Days of Christmas, a modern Christmas song invites controversy....
01
Jan
Mary, the Mother of God + World Day of Peace – The 6th Day of igNation’s 12 Days of Christmas
"Pope Francis' message underlines how political responsibility belongs to all citizens, especially those given the mandate to protect and to govern."...