Comments for saint benedict's table

Comment on We are bold to pray… by James A. Snyder

James A. Snyder — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:11:00 +0000

When the disciples asked Jesus how to pray, Jesus said, “Pray like this:…”
Indeed, we are bold to pray like that. But if I recall, wasn’t it rather novel for Jesus to address God as ‘Father/Abba’? That is a most intimate and informal way to address the Holy One of Israel whose name cannot be uttered aloud.It’s like calling God ‘Daddy’ or ‘Papa’. Who could be so bold (audacious, impious) to dare do that except God’s child? But here Jesus tells his disciples (and us) to address God in this intimate familial way, as God’s children…to dare SAY THAT WORD: “Papa.”
I think—considering the immensity of the universe and the God who created and still creates it, and given our comparatively microbial place in it—THAT is a pretty bold thing to say, as well.
Nevertheless, Buechner has remained a favorite of mine, lo, these many, many years.
Jim Snyder, Mpls.

Comment on A new take on an old hymn by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:53:00 +0000

Oh yes, Byron, that is the sound of Larry creaking in his chair…
Jamie

Comment on A new take on an old hymn by Byron

Byron — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:15:00 +0000

That was his chair?

Comment on Lepers by Byron

Byron — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Lovely sermon Jamie.

Comment on Good Lovers by Byron

Byron — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:56:00 +0000

My only problems with Valentine’s Day are when I have had no one to share it with. I would suggest that if one despises the day so much for its commercialism, pick a random date on the calendar and treat your partner as if it was your own Romantic Testimonial Day.
A wise woman once said to me…a college graduate already…”Everyone likes to be made a fuss of!”
(Okay, grammar was not her strong suit.)

Comment on We are bold to pray… by Stevi

Stevi — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:41:00 +0000

I have always wondered why we were “…bold to say:”. Anyone can say anything. Saying it doesn’t imply that it has meaning. I am old enough to have been forced into reciting multiplication tables and the like and I can tell you they held no meaning to me. Thankfully the calculator was invented and I don’t need to rely on the recitations of my childhood. I enjoyed your post.

Comment on Waiting on Tiptoe by Patricia Culleton

Patricia Culleton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000

This is so beautiful! It draws me in. Thank you Tim.

Comment on Waiting on Tiptoe by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:42:00 +0000

Tim, this one is a beauty!
Jamie

Comment on Prayers of the people | January 22 by Jenr

Jenr — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:55:00 +0000

Thank you. “Prayers of the People” is the first thing I look for when I come to this site.

Comment on A Blast of Divine Light by Charles Garinger

Charles Garinger — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:57:00 +0000

Good observation Bram…the explosion wasn’t even planned consciously. It started out as a fairly gentle stream of light when I initially started sketching it out, but somehow it blew up on me! And it just felt right.