Quote for the Day
You can’t have a light without a dark to stick it in.
— Arlo Guthrie, “The Neutron Bomb” from Precious Friend
This entry was posted on December 21, 2009. It was filed under Quotations and was tagged with Arlo Guthrie, dark, Light, Precious Friend, Quotations, Quote for the Day, Winter Solstice.
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Upcoming Events
Now through January 2012: Finishing my next book.
February 4, 2012: Introduction to Monastic Spirituality at the Spirituality Immersion Experience, Columbia Theological Seminary's Certificate in Spiritual Formation Program.
February 5 and 12, 2012: Adult Education at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Atlanta, GA. Topic: "Teresa of Avila."
February 16-19, 2012: Christian Mysticism: Transforming You and Your Relationship with God, Retreat at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA.
March 10, 2012: Day retreat at the Charlotte Spirituality Center, Charlotte, NC.
March 17, 2012: Introduction to Christian Mysticism for the Foundations in Christian Education Course sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta's Institute for Ministry & Theological Education; location (metro Atlanta) TBD.
Spring, 2012 (tentative, exact date TBD): Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, Gainesville, GA.
June 15-17, 2012: "Spiritual Inspiration from C. S. Lewis and George MacDonald" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.
June 2012 (tentative): Wild Goose Festival, Pittsboro, NC.
July 13-15, 2012: "Writing & Journaling as a Spiritual Practice" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.
August 10-12, 2012: "Of Gods and Men: Spiritual Lessons of the Algerian Martyrs" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.
September 14-16, 2012: "Spirituality of the English Mystics" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.
November 9-11, 2012: "Wisdom of the Christian Mystics" Retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, GA.
Recurring Events
Every Wednesday evening join Carl McColman and the Rev. Phil Foster for a contemplative gathering at First Christian Church of Atlanta. The first Wednesday of each month features a conversation on mysticism, hosted by the Atlanta Christian Mysticism Meetup Group. The second Wednesday of the month includes instruction on contemplative (silent) prayer, sponsored by the Atlanta Christian Meditation Meetup Group. Third, fourth and fifth Wednesdays also feature time for silent prayer, meditation and contemplation, along with group lectio divina. All are welcome. For more information or directions, please visit one or both of these Meetup Groups.
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E = MC2, dark is not in the equation; light exists with or without dark, dark vanishes with light. Otherwise the eternal light of heaven, where there is, as reported in scripture, no darkness, is a lie. However, on Earth the purpose of divine light, from The Holy Spirit within us, is to pierce the darkness and guide people to see God, accepting the release from the darkness of sin and death which came from Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross.The promise is that eventually there is no darkness to pierce, only light, the presence of God.
December 22, 2009 at 1:08 am
Merry Christmas to you…
December 23, 2009 at 2:33 am