Christmas Morning
~ by Ana Lisa de Jong God came to us. His journey began as a seed. The smallest treasure, placed by the mightiest hand into the secret place of a daughter of Adam, that we…
Tag: Christianity
Captured from Bondage: A Christian Reflection on Following God
Following God is simple, and it's complex. It's easy. It's hard. It's all about relationship. But we'd be lying if we said God doesn't have rules, guidelines, expectations. What does this relationship look like, this…
What Christmas Means to Me
By Amanda Pizzolatto Word Count: 134 Rating: G Summary: A poetic look at the meaning of Christmas Christmas time is almost here It’s the time of love and cheer Spending time with friends and family…
Christ Has No Body: A Reflection on Seeing God in All Things
There is a Jesuit maxim which all true Christians would do well to take to heart: “God in all things.” It is the recognition which mystics always discover and fundamentalists often reproach. The latter have…
Passage of Light: A Reflection of the Abrahamic Traditions of the Middle East
“This world is not a permanent place, it’s a passage, a road on which you are passing.” ~ Imam Ali (AS) The Middle East has served as the womb and nurturer of the world’s three…
God of Small Things
By Ana Lisa de Jong Word Count: 210 Rating: G Summary: A poetic reflection on God. My God is the God of small things. Seeds. Newborn babies. Nutshells that contain multiple truths in humble small…
The Heart of Christmas: A Seasonal Reflection
There is an inexhaustible flow of “Golden Graces” that are generously and continuously pouring down upon the Earth from Heaven above during the Advent Season. As we celebrate the glorious feast of the Nativity of…
Jesus Come
By Ana Lisa de Jong Word Count: 166 Rating: G Summary: A poem in anticipation of Jesus's birthday. It is Christmas Eve.The eve of your birth.Our hearts now turn to youto re-orient ourselvesto what is…
Secret People: A Reflection on Celtic Spirituality
The word “Celt” is believed to come from the Greek word “Keltoi”, meaning “secret people”, and has been used to denote various tribes from central Europe origin who migrated west, mainly across the spectrum of…