tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post7229121621177167465..comments2008-11-26T16:58:03.129-08:00MaryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187208086221514973noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-30957087267901500462008-11-26T16:58:00.000-08:002008-11-26T16:58:00.000-08:00Yeah...that sentence is a bit vague and undeveloped. Basically, I was hinting at the idea that in our imagination (defined here as the mental activity prerequisite to creativity ... the imagine-making power of the mind to create) we are the <I>image</I> of God Creator. The encounter we re-create is the initial act of creation itself. This is a gift. And yes, there is a contradiction here. But it is the type of contradiction I behold with peaceful <I>unknowing</I>. And no, I haven’t inhaled any Scotchgard…yet. I chose the word <I>encounter</I> because it has a quality of being unexpected. And although I might welcome it as well, I don’t see a contradiction with the excerpted poem. Excuse me while I invoke a well used quote attributed to one of those scientists: Imagination is more important than knowledge. And yes, I do like beginning sentences with conjunctions, although, I’d rather end with them in any case.<BR/><BR/>I’m not familiar with Gerard's Catholic Page for Lovers. I’ll follow the link...<BR/><BR/>A blessed Thanksgiving to everyone! So much to be thankful for...not the least of which is all of you!Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02644467794286481670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-14210681739597292252008-11-26T13:54:00.000-08:002008-11-26T13:54:00.000-08:00At last, a post that pleases everybody! :) <BR/><BR/>TS- Mary and I and a couple of others attempted repeatedly to inject something of the broader cultural tradition of the Church into the CCMB - with little success.<BR/><BR/>Richard - what you say here is well expressed and if you look at the archive of Gerard's Catholic Page for Lovers (linked in the post), you'll see a similar approach. I do wonder about the sentence that "Imagination re-creates the encounter" - which seems to contradict a bit the poetry from J of the C. Generally, <I>encounter</I> means a meeting with another at a particular place and time. Or, maybe I misunderstand...Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01262662173303042998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-76759463421867803552008-11-26T10:36:00.000-08:002008-11-26T10:36:00.000-08:00Oh yeah, Fred was on CCMB!MaryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187208086221514973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-65901217000808545322008-11-26T10:18:00.000-08:002008-11-26T10:18:00.000-08:00Ha! Didn&#39;t realize you were old enough (in blog years) to have remembered Gerard &amp; the Catholic Lovers page. Or likely I didn&#39;t discover your blogging until belatedly.TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17118362963139092279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-16874472029872776322008-11-26T10:10:00.000-08:002008-11-26T10:10:00.000-08:00<I>And if you wish to hear:<BR/>the highest science leads<BR/>to an ecstatic feeling<BR/>of the most holy Being;<BR/>and from his mercy comes his deed:<BR/>to let us stay unknowing,<BR/>rising beyond all science.</I><BR/>— St. John of the Cross<BR/><BR/>So true is our humanity, we needn’t be motivated by fear of judgment &amp; condemnation. Fear divides, separates, and often moves in opposition to faith. We need not limit the vast canvas in which our humanity is interwoven and upon which the beauty of creation is painted broadly &amp; minutely--lovingly. Imagination re-creates the encounter.<BR/><BR/>Humanity yearns. Perhaps some of the fear is generated by a belief in, or need for, answers. Perhaps we can shift the focus of our spiritual &amp; intellectual inquiries from the pursuit of answers to a genuine love and affection for the questions. These questions are an inextricable part of our humanity; and they can be beautiful, merciful, and loving.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02644467794286481670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-69974817713579878372008-11-26T04:53:00.000-08:002008-11-26T04:53:00.000-08:00<I>a reflection on our humanity in the light of Christ.</I> <BR/><BR/>Yes, Christ comes precisely as the answer to our humanity. If we push aside our human need, then we miss the encounter with Him.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I did read "Broken Alabaster." It shows a great example that if we would better understand the Gospels, have a better familiarity with Christ, then we need to invest our humanity into our reading of the Gospels.Fredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01262662173303042998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-31852714011713481442008-11-25T23:27:00.000-08:002008-11-25T23:27:00.000-08:00Oh btw, did you happen to read my son's composition, "Broken Alabaster"? I thought it showed great sensitivity regarding our desire to move toward Christ and the things that prevent us from doing just that. It is a beautiful peice that details well this idea of the "everyday."MaryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187208086221514973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25709815.post-17604489518468503162008-11-25T23:21:00.000-08:002008-11-25T23:21:00.000-08:00Aha! The first thing I thought when I saw your post was that the red hearts reminded me of a Catholic Page for Lovers. What a great blog - if we could be anything like that - that would be awesome. <BR/><BR/>One thought on the everyday life of the Christian: Although the first thought of it brings to mind the little details and routines of one's life I think it also involves those grand moments of inquiry, creativity, finding one's place in the past/present/future of things. I think of the "everyday life of the Christian" as a reflection on our humanity in the light of Christ. And really, it ties in so beautifully with Apoloino’s interest in the encounter with Christ and being a witness for Christ. You're right, we have to keep our feet on the ground, so to speak, in order to get through each day with Christ and for Him.MaryHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06187208086221514973noreply@blogger.com