Abakanowicz writes, “To make something more durable than myself would add to the imperishable rubbish heaps of human ambitions.” She wants what she creates to share her mortality. She asks, “How to give vent to this innate defeat of life other than by turning a lasting thought into a perishable … [Read more...] about Ashes Like Bread
Written on our hearts
While Isaac left behind beautiful words in his journal, he left more words in those he touched personally. Isaac was remembered last week at Davidson College's Awards Convocation. The convocation announcement features Isaac … [Read more...] about Written on our hearts
A direct encounter
"The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread." This began our Gospel reading yesterday. The same two disciples said, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?" … [Read more...] about A direct encounter
Awaiting the joyful light
On April 29, 2020, Isaac posted this painting on Instagram, which he called Awaiting the Joyful Light. He wrote, "I finished this a few weeks ago. I painted it entirely plein air with fingers numb from the cold between 5 and 7 in the morning." Elsewhere, he drafted the … [Read more...] about Awaiting the joyful light
Oh, what a joy
Oh, what a joy it is to be one of your own, my God. Today I just finished reading C.S. Lewis' Surprised by Joy. What happiness did I afterward experience during my morning prayer to recite the Apostles Creed. C.S. Lewis redefines joy as a great yearning that he experienced in his early life. O, … [Read more...] about Oh, what a joy
Close to Jesus on the cross
As I began to pray the Rosary before an icon of Holy Mary tonight the words cut through my mind: you will serve me this semester. Praying the Jesus Prayer -- over and over -- I felt very close to Jesus, especially Jesus on the cross. It was a closeness I haven't felt in so long. I go to bed … [Read more...] about Close to Jesus on the cross