Scripture Saturday

I will turn my mind to a parable, with the harp I will solve my problem. ~Psalm 49

I came across this Scripture verse during Evening Prayer a couple of weeks ago and I really love it.  Since civilization's infancy, we have looked to art, poetry, literature and music to "solve (our) problems."  Part of the continued relevance of the Bible lies in the fact that it is Truth told in poetry and story.  


Jesus knew the effectiveness of getting one's point across in stories, and told countless parables to the people. 


The Psalms are ancient poetry which cries out to God, giving voice to our deepest longings, darkest sorrow and most transporting joy.  In all of these, God is central and is made a part of the writer's everyday life.  How could it be otherwise? 

Scripture Saturday

I will turn my mind to a parable, with the harp I will solve my problem. ~Psalm 49

I came across this Scripture verse during Evening Prayer a couple of weeks ago and I really love it.  Since civilization's infancy, we have looked to art, poetry, literature and music to "solve (our) problems."  Part of the continued relevance of the Bible lies in the fact that it is Truth told in poetry and story.  


Jesus knew the effectiveness of getting one's point across in stories, and told countless parables to the people. 


The Psalms are ancient poetry which cries out to God, giving voice to our deepest longings, darkest sorrow and most transporting joy.  In all of these, God is central and is made a part of the writer's everyday life.  How could it be otherwise? 

Poetry Wednesday--The Old Testament Psalmist

Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name; make known among the peoples his deeds!

Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds!

Glory in his holy name; rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD!

Rely on the mighty LORD; constantly seek his face.
-Psalm 105 1-4

The Psalms are beautiful ancient poetry.  Who better to highlight on this Wednesday after Easter than the Old Testament Psalmist, praising God?

This is part of the 105th Psalm from today's Mass.

Poetry Wednesday--The Old Testament Psalmist

Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name; make known among the peoples his deeds!

Sing praise, play music; proclaim all his wondrous deeds!

Glory in his holy name; rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD!

Rely on the mighty LORD; constantly seek his face.
-Psalm 105 1-4

The Psalms are beautiful ancient poetry.  Who better to highlight on this Wednesday after Easter than the Old Testament Psalmist, praising God?

This is part of the 105th Psalm from today's Mass.

Art and Beauty Tuesday--Paul Huet

This is Light Breaking Through Clouds--Pic 1 by Paul Huet.   Since childhood, I have always been mesmerized by scenes like this.  I always felt it showed someone going into Heaven to be with God.

Huet uses very few colors here, but manages to convey the delicacy of the sunlight breaking through the clouds.

There are times in our life when we struggle to see any color at all. Sometimes all it takes is a little Light to give us hope.

Art and Beauty Tuesday--Paul Huet

This is Light Breaking Through Clouds--Pic 1 by Paul Huet.   Since childhood, I have always been mesmerized by scenes like this.  I always felt it showed someone going into Heaven to be with God.

Huet uses very few colors here, but manages to convey the delicacy of the sunlight breaking through the clouds.

There are times in our life when we struggle to see any color at all. Sometimes all it takes is a little Light to give us hope.

Now *that's* some incense!

For those of you who are fans of pomp, pageantry and incense, look at this *massive* censor from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain!



Imagine learning how to swing that!!