The Voice of the Winged Ox presents Father Eric's Christmas message: The Magic of Christmas
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The Voice of the Winged Ox presents Sara Bumsted, Returned Peace Corps. Volunteer, speaking at the Adult Forum. This is an opportunity to learn more about Post-Soviet
countries in transition from the grassroots level. Sara shares her experiences working with a women's rights/women's health NGO near the Armenian
and Turkish borders. She also speaks a bit of the national language, Georgian. Be aware that Sara shows pictures of her host family and other Volunteers during the audio of this presentation. Don't miss
this chance to learn a little bit more about another culture and find out how Americans are viewed in that part of the world. Join us for Sara Shares
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The Voice of the Winged Ox presents Mother Susan and Kay describing Praying with the Anglican Rosary
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This presentation along with the rest of the series "Teach Me to Pray" is available in a prayer booklet at: http://www.wingedox.com/prayerbooklet.htm.
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Here are some helpful links:
Hicks' Peaceable kingdom
Hicks at Wikipedia
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Here's the Gathering Prayer
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Dear Friends,
Have you heard about the movie “The Golden Compass?” Are you concerned that it is anti-catholic or even anti-Christian? Are you wondering if you, your children or your grandchildren should see it?
Here is why in my opinion the criticism is both right and wrong:
1) Philip Pullman, who wrote the books, is an avowed atheist. He has made no bones about his belief that religion is a negative force in society and that we as human beings have outgrown our need for superstitions like God. This message does find its way into the trilogy of books of which the Golden Compass is the first.
2) However, neither the Golden Compass movie nor the book really gets into this message—it’s not really clear until the second and third books. And the movie as I understand it has been extra careful to steer away from that message as well.
3) I have read all three books and enjoyed them immensely. Yes, I disagree with Pullman’s theology. But I love fantasy books and these are excellent fantasy books on their own merits. I do not agree with Pullman’s (anti-)religious views, but he has created a really impressive world with really impressive characters, both heroes and villains. Ostensibly children’s books, these stand up very well as adult fiction.
4) And, in fact, I welcome the fact that he has chosen to deal in his books with religious and moral issues. No less a person than the Archbishop of Canterbury has championed the books for this reason. You can read a fascinating interview between Pullman, the author, and Archbishop Rowan Williams at the website of the English newspaper, the Guardian. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2004/03/17/bodark17.xml&page=3
5) There is also an excellent review of the movie from a Christian perspective on the website of Christianity Today. It includes a very interesting comparison between this series and C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia.http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/december/12.36.html?gclid=COvchJvOoZACFRpdagodgFyl8g
6) Finally, I urge you to make up your own mind. Watch the movie, read the books, and decide for yourself what you think. Don’t be afraid of different ideas. The truth of God has survived much worse foes than this.
7) Questions? Concerns? Drop me a line. If folks are interested, I would be happy to organize a movie discussion session after Christmas.
Sincerely,
Fr. Eric
The Voice of the Winged Ox presents revmerrill speaking on Contemplative Prayer
revmerrill's seminary is The Lutheran Seminary at Philadelphia
Tony Campolo's book is Following
Jesus without Embarrassing God
You can read more in Martin Luther's Large Catechism here.
Gene Shepherd's book is In
God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash
Anthanasius's The
Life of St. Anthony
The
Cloud of Unknowing
John of the Cross wrote Dark
Night of the Soul
On seeing through the glass darkly:
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
1 Corinthians 13:12 (King James Version)
On seeing God:
[Moses] said, "Please show me your glory."
[God] said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of Yahweh before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy." He said, "You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live." Yahweh also said, "Behold, there is a place by me, and you shall stand on the rock. It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."
Exodus 33:18-23
Yahweh spoke with you face to face on the mountain out of the midst of the fire ...
Deuteronomy 5:4
You can learn more about centering prayer at The Centering
My soul waits for you, O God ... see
Our soul has waited for Yahweh.
He is our help and our shield.
Psalm 33:20
This presentation drew from Thelma Hall's book
Too
Deep for Words: Rediscovering Lectio Divina
and
Prayer:
A History
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The Voice of the Winged Ox presents Father Eric and Margaret at our first annual Thanksgiving Day dinner doing a Thanksgiving cast
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The Voice of the Winged Ox presents Using the Book of Common Prayer by Kim
Kim's little book is Daily Prayer and Bible Study by Joseph P. Russell. Learn about it here
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Here's a copy of the NEw Zealand Book of Common Prayer's version of the Lord's Prayer
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The Voice of the Winged Ox presents an introduction to Ignatian Spirituality
This presentation along with the rest of the series "Teach Me to Pray" is available in a prayer booklet at: http://www.wingedox.com/prayerbooklet.htm.
IE is the country identifier for Ireland.
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