Tag Archives: Spirituality and Theology

The Restless Spirit, Again

Posted on August 3, 2011 by pmpersaud

St. Paul urges us, “If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” This is never an easy walk. The Spirit goes where it wills. That is its nature. It seeks out what is new, different, … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Gilgamesh’s Quest

Posted on January 7, 2011 by pmpersaud

I want to continue pursuing the theme of “journey” for another moment. The Epic of Gilgamesh is over 5,000 years old. It contains some things with which we are already acquainted, such as an earlier version of the Flood of … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged | Leave a comment

Dorothy’s Dream – “The Epiphany of Our Lord” January 6, 2011

Posted on January 6, 2011 by pmpersaud

I was thinking of Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion on their perilous journey to the mighty Wizard of Oz seeking to be changed. Dorothy simply wanted to return home. She said “No … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged | Leave a comment

The Emerging New Church

Posted on January 2, 2011 by pmpersaud

In chapter 21 of the Apocalypse John sees the new heaven and the new earth, for the old has passed away. Along with this comes the new Jerusalem, the bride of Christ. John is presenting the heavenly city as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Satan Bound

Posted on December 31, 2010 by pmpersaud

The Apocalypse gives us a stunning vision in chapter 20 of the struggle in which the church was engaged. Already there is an indication at the end of chapter 19 of what is going on. As the liturgical action continues, … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Songs of Triumph

Posted on December 30, 2010 by pmpersaud

In chapter 19 John presents the inauguration of the victory of Christ and gives an insight into the final judgment over the counter-Christ, and at the same time shows that the false prophet who incited the dissidents in the congregations … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Song of Lament, Song of Triumph

Posted on December 29, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 18 presents the ligurgical drama from the point of view of judgment over Babylon, Rome, the idolatrous woman. The drama begins with an angel who has authority to pronounce judgment, one whose splendor made the earth bright. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Other Woman

Posted on December 28, 2010 by pmpersaud

In chapter 17 the liturgical drama continues with the identification of the other woman. John was carried away “in the Spirit,” to a wilderness. As the devil was revealed in the wilderness in the temptation of Christ, so the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Bowls of Wrath

Posted on December 27, 2010 by pmpersaud

Chapter 16 of the Apocalypse appears to be another liturgical drama acted out in the church. It ends with a theophany, something that may resemble the enthronement of the divine. But this interpretation may be as controversial as the chapter … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Revealing of the Wrath of God

Posted on December 24, 2010 by pmpersaud

In Romans 1:18 Paul wrote,” For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth.” This verse comes after the revelation of righteousness in verse 17. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations, Reflections | Tagged , , | Leave a comment