Monthly Archives: August 2007

Bishop Papias in The Writings of Irenaeus

Sometimes it is illuminating to read the actual “ancient” sources such as this fragment about the obscure Bishop Papias in the writings of Irenaeus. 15 And the presbyter would say this: Mark, who had indeed been Peter’s interpreter, accurately wrote … Continue reading

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On Jesus

Ported. Revised. He sought Abba before he sought the crowdHe climbed the heights and waited for a wordNo satanic temptation was allowedInstead the spirit flew down like a bird You see the tawdry effects of this worldDepend upon the devil’s … Continue reading

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On Faith

Ported. Revised. Faith is an openness to Abba’s WayA way of justice peace and healing careFaith is belief in victory one dayOver all forces violent and unfair Faith knows that life is more than clothes or foodFaith knows that life … Continue reading

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Of Matthew, Mark and Luke and John

Ported. With no Jesus save in our four gospelsOur blindness to him would stay manifestBonhoeffer chose his Sermon and he fellOur gospels still contain this final test – Stephen C. Rose PS. If this seems obscure, it is simply my … Continue reading

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On Happiness

Ported. From Abba’s Way. Revised. Consider the beatitudes once more:That happiness lies past unhappiness.It is not abject meekness we are for,It is not toward resentment that we press Think filling think companionship think joyNot states of deep depression and regretDepression … Continue reading

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