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Category Archives: Christ
PENTECOST: ECSTATIC UTTERANCES IN A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Today is Pentecost. Pentecost is more meaningful to me than either Christmas or Easter. To me, the meaning of the Pentecost story universalizes the experience of the divine world intersecting with the material world. In the story, at a gathering … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, individualism, Pentecost, Religion, spirit, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Mysticism, opening, religion, wisdom
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Easter Message from Obi-Wan Kenobi: “The Force will be with you, always.”
Several years ago during Easter dinner, a young friend asked, “What’s up with Easter?” This particular Easter celebration was a secular one and my friend was unschooled in religious stories and symbols. I think her curiosity was sincere and that … Continue reading
ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I LOVE THE EUCHARIST
Here’s another gem from Joseph Campbell: “A ritual is the enactment of a myth. And, by participating in the ritual, you are participating in the myth. And since myth is a projection of the depth wisdom of the psyche, by … Continue reading
Posted in Carl Jung, Christ, eucharist, Jesus, Joseph Campbell, MYSTICISM, passion, Religion, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Campbell, Christianity, Mysticism, opening, religion, spiritual practice, symbol, wisdom
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PENTECOST: ECSTATIC UTTERANCES IN A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Today is Pentecost. Pentecost is more meaningful to me than either Christmas or Easter. To me, the meaning of the Pentecost story universalizes the experience of the divine world intersecting with the material world. In the story, at a gathering … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, individualism, Pentecost, Religion, spirit, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, opening, religion
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A BRIEF DIGRESSION FOR HOLY WEEK, PART 2
This year Good Friday is also Earth Day. It seems appropriate to share a story I’ve told to many about salmon and Jesus. Here it is: I rode into Christianity riding on the back of a salmon. It was the … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Jesus, nature, Religion, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, religion, symbol
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Chapter 4, Religion for the Reluctant: Anhedonia
Anhedonia means without pleasure. If it’s pervasive in your life, it might be a sign that you are depressed. That’s not what this chapter is about. Anhedonia can be specific to situations – like going to the dentist. For some … Continue reading
Posted in Carl Jung, Christ, Jesus, Joseph Campbell, mind, Religion, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, opening, religion, spiritual practice, symbol
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