Howl at the moon - It is waning or waxing???
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Time: Dec 27, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Today marks the three hundred and thirtieth birthday of the Frenchman François-Marie Arouet, better known by his nom de plume, Voltaire (1694-1778).
Born into a bourgeois family during the reign of Louis XIV, the “Sun King” (r. 1643-1715), Voltaire suffered tragedy at a young age when his mother died. Never close with his father or brother, Voltaire exhibited a rebellious attitude toward authority from his youth. His brilliant mind was fostered in the care of the Society of Jesus, who introduced him to the joys of literature and theater. Despite his later criticisms against the Church, Voltaire, throughout his life, fondly recalled his dedicated Jesuit teachers.
Although he spent time as a civil servant in the French embassy to the Hague, Voltaire’s main love was writing—an endeavor where he excelled in various genres, including poetry, which led to his appointment as the royal court poet for King Louis XV. Widely recognized as one of the greatest French writers, and even hyperbolically referred to by ...
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Blessed Sabbath and Saturday, dear digital neighbors across the internet! This morning’s reflection comes from Hans Urs von Balthasar’s collection of aphorisms, The Grain of Wheat. I first encountered von Balthasar in the late ’80s and have appreciated his works ever since—even if they are a bit on the heavier side for my tastes. Still, I’ve always found them worth the effort and patience.
I often think of the gaze of God, especially the day-to-day encounters people had with Jesus. There was a quality to His glance that was immensely welcoming—and perhaps a bit off-putting at the same time. This man—this wanderer, rabbi, miracle worker, and maybe even the Messiah—actually sees me. He gives me His undivided attention and focus. To those longing for deliverance, those eyes brought healing and wholeness. To the fallen angels consumed by their pride, anger, and envy, His glance was terrorizing. They could not stand to see the One they had betrayed and abandoned. His glance made ...
