The Face of Normal And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only (child), full of grace and truth. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him … Continue reading The Face of Normal
Month: September 2017
The Face of Calm
The Face of Calm He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who … Continue reading The Face of Calm
The Bridegroom
The Bridegroom He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. For this reason my joy has been fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:29-30 Here is an unexpected face of God: the bridegroom. In its context, … Continue reading The Bridegroom
An Intimate and Personal Gaze
An Intimate and Personal Gaze A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I do choose. Be made clean.” Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was … Continue reading An Intimate and Personal Gaze
Contemplating Grace 