Monthly Archives: July 2014

On Temples of the Holy Spirit

In the days of the Catholicism of my youth, we often heard the phrase “temple of the Holy Spirit” in reference to issues with our bodies. Most of us interpreted the caution to treat our Temple of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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On Sacred Places

“Moses, you are walking on holy ground.” So says Yahweh from the burning bush. At an early age, I found myself drawn to that notion. Holy ground or as others might say, Sacred Place. For many years I assumed that … Continue reading

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On madness

  Towards the end of the great film “Zorba the Greek”, the character Zorba advises his young friend “A man needs a little madness or else he never dares cut the rope and be free.” By madness Zorba does not … Continue reading

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