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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Confessions of St. Augustine, Book Eight
There are many ways to tell a story. This is true even if the story is an autobiography. No greater proof of this could be found than the 13 books that form Confessions. At the age of 40 or so in … Continue reading
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Tagged Autobiography, Christian, Harvard Classics, Repentence, Sin, St Augustine, The Confessions, Theology
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation – Martin Luther
In the first of Luther’s three tracts published in 1520, To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation out the signature doctrines of Lutheranism. These include the priesthood of all believers and the two kingdoms. It was written in German … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Institutes of the Christian Religion – John Calvin
The Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536) is widely considered a seminal work of Protestant theology and written by John Calvin. This work covers a broad range of topics including church doctrine and sacraments; justification by faith; and Christian liberty. It … Continue reading
Faced With Temptation
Tonight’s sermon was based on Matthew 4:1-3. This poem is based on the sermon at the beach: Faced With Temptation by Michael Romani Jesus was led by the Spirit To face the Devil’s temptation Still He would not hear it Given … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Blessed Assurance, Bonfire, Church, Devil, Divinity, Faith, Holy, House of Prayer, Offered, Practical, Sacramental, Spirit, Temptation, Theology, Trust
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Take Five, #2: I Come Seeking Wisdom
The second poem from tonight’s short form poetry workshop relied on the following words: Take Five, Part 2: 1- Pedagogy The discipline that deals with the theory and practice of education 2 – senescence the condition or process of deterioration … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Bajulate, Gregorian Chant, Mendicant, Pedagogy, Repent, Senescence, Short Form Poetry, Take Five, Theology, Truculent, Wisdom
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Reflections On Van Gogh
The IMA had a live actor presentation pertaining to Van Gogh. Thinking on the talent and troubles of his life arrived at this: Reflections On Van Gogh by Michael Romani Dizzying in the audacity Of your painting and your poetry … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Brilliance, IMA, Indiana Museuem of Art, Madness, Painting, Poetry, Starry Night, Suicide, Theology, Tincture, Van Gogh, Words
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First Page News
Inspired by the sermon today based on the Book of Matthew: Page One News by Michael Romani Meeting here on every Sunday Hoping in some simple way To celebrate His Resurrection Making through prayer that connection Back To our very … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Blessing, Canging Bells, Choices, Devil, Disciples, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith, Gospel, Great Commission, Jesus, Page One News, Poetry, Prayer, Prophecy, Resurrection, Sacrificial Lamb, Scars Into Stars, Sin, Sin of Omission, Stumble, Sunday, Tautology, Theology
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Never A Good Thing
After some thought and careful consideration, I’ve decided to edit this post to reflect that it will stand as my response to the challenge to Day 26 of the Poem A Day challenge. I am completely convinced that scientists in … Continue reading
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Tagged Civilization, Conscience, Deniers, Dissenters, Earth Day, Gaia, Hypocrisy, Hypotheses, Industrialization, Oxymoron, Partisan, Performance Art, Science, Secular Religion, Theology, Truth
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