BREAD & GLITTER
Lent
Re-Visiting: Re-Lent-ing
Michael Flowers explores the history of the Liturgical Year and gives us insight into the meaning of Lent and its practices. Continue reading
The Call to Come and Die: Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich
The Call to Come and Die: Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich by CHRISTINA CARNES “Then he called his disciples and the crowds to come over and listen. “If any of you wants to be my follower,” he told them, “you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross, and follow me. If you … Continue reading
Marriage: A Lenten Reflection
by CHARLEEN O’HARA WELLS I am married to an amazing man. Marriage in our day seems like it could use a little definition. By married I mean joined in covenant with and by God to an earthly being that is called to first and wholly love me. When I was single, I had an odd … Continue reading
Re-Lent-ing
by MICHAEL FLOWERS Our human condition is rife with ups and downs. Everyone experiences times of dull, dreary disorientation, including believing artists, depleted of creative energy. We often find this experience informing our faith development too. How can the believing artist live on a more sustainable creative path? How can one’s spiritual growth be more … Continue reading
