Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Tag: Jesus Christ

  • Encounters with the Divine: A Reflection on Belief and Experience 199

    Encounters with the Divine: A Reflection on Belief and Experience 199

    In an evening walk near ancient megaliths, the narrator reflects on life and encounters a mysterious young man who speaks in Aramaic. This figure brings reassurance and warmth, resembling depictions of angels. After the encounter, the narrator realizes the wisdom of age, emboldened by the angelic presence as he resumes his walk.

  • Exploring Christianity: From Catholicism to Eastern Orthodoxy 145

    Exploring Christianity: From Catholicism to Eastern Orthodoxy 145

    The content discusses the author’s diverse Christian experience, exploring various traditions, particularly Eastern Orthodoxy. It highlights differences in authority, liturgy, sacraments, theosis, and interpretations of original sin among Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant denominations. It also emphasizes key principles of the Athanasian Creed and the Arian heresy’s historical context.

  • Blissful Seriousness 65

    Blissful Seriousness 65

    The host ponders a fictional dinner, contemplating guests from various eras and cultures. Speculating on the compatibility of attendees, they express a desire to invite influential figures like Jesus, Confucius, Buddha, and historical leaders such as Constantine, Catherine the Great, and JF Kennedy. The host acknowledges that only Michael Hudson, an economist, is alive among…

  • Resurrection, Victory over Evil 21

    Resurrection, Victory over Evil 21

    The content discusses the uniqueness of individuals as children of the Lord, emphasizing the significance of the Easter celebration and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It highlights the idea that each person is special in the eyes of the Lord, and their uniqueness serves as a shield against evil. The focus is on recognizing and…

  • A long story

    A long story

    Well, in the abstract, human life is a bit like a novel, sometimes a jewel to be read through generations after generations, sometimes best forgotten. Some novels are never completed, never to be published, never to see, as it were, the light of day, and yet may bring to their author much joy, while writing,…