Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have taken place there in these days?” He asked them, “What things?” They replied, “The things about Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed...
C. S. Lewis On Holy Communion
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On Thursday of Holy Week – often called Maundy Thursday from the new commandment (mandatum in Latin) Jesus gives his disciples – we focus our attention on the Last Supper. On that evening, Jesus, knowing what awaits him, gathers with his disciples to give himself to them in wine and bread and draw strength and sustenance from their companionship even as he prepares to give them his very life. Hence, on this day and evening we often give attention to the Lord’s Supper, that meal by which we continue to be connected to our Lord; receive his body, blood, and blessing in and through the bread and wine; and share fellowship with each other...
C.S. Lewis, Lent �...
posted by DJL
Lent is the season of repentance and self-denial. But to what end? Is it to nurture greater self-discipline or virtue? Is it to identify with Jesus? Is it to train us in the way of discipleship? What do you think? Along these lines, I found the following quotation by C.S. Lewis helpful: If you...
Behind the Post: Bib...
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Okay, so I do hereby swear and promise (and I’ve got my right hand on a Bible, honest) that I will not repost everything I’ve posted somewhere else here. (Maybe once in a while but, I swear, not always.) At the same time, I’ve had folks ask – by email and in person – for more info on...