Almost 2000 years after a volcano buried the city of Herculaneum, we may have discovered a way to read its priceless library of ancient scrolls. Read more at New Scientist: Lead ink from scrolls may unlock library destroyed by Vesuvius
Author: Nils
A Poem for Good Friday: George Herbert, “The Sacrifice”
"The Sacrifice," from The Temple, by the 17th Century Anglican poet and priest, George Herbert (1593-1633). A beautifully moving poem for Good Friday. Oh all ye, who passe by, whose eyes and minde To worldly things are sharp, but to me blinde; To me, who took eyes that I might you finde: Was ever grief like … Continue reading A Poem for Good Friday: George Herbert, “The Sacrifice”
St. John Chrysostom on Speaking in Anger
Considering the state the world is in today (if it's ever not in this state), I was lead recently back to this selection from Chrysostom's seventeenth homily on Acts 7:35, where he discusses Stephen's manner of delivery during his speech before the Pharisees and religious authorities (prior to being stoned). Chrysostom's words are a good reminder … Continue reading St. John Chrysostom on Speaking in Anger
Johann Gerhard, “Prayer for the Denial of Self” – Meditations on Divine Mercy
A friend shared this prayer from Gerhard on Facebook, and it's beautiful. It is definitely appropriate given this season of Lent. O JESUS CHRIST, Son of the living God, in Your Word You exclaim: “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24). I … Continue reading Johann Gerhard, “Prayer for the Denial of Self” – Meditations on Divine Mercy
Bach and the Lutheran Legacy
Some enterprising person posted the whole of this fantastic BBC production on the Lutheran influence in Bach's music on YouTube. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dAC1lLYJpg&list=PLD7D8EA2520739BA2 +N+