Monthly Archives: November 2009

A Pluralist Lost In Christian Pluralism

By Scott | Published: November 29, 2009
I often have a difficult time expressing my thoughts about the myriad strands of Christian belief without saying things that are prone to be misunderstood. I doubt this attempt will be any different. But I’ve had a variety of thoughts swirling around my head lately and it’s time to reduce at least some of them [...]
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For the Life of the World 18

By Scott | Published: November 28, 2009
Next I reflect on section 3 of the fourth chapter of For the Life of the World. Here is the link to Deacon Michael Hyatt’s  first podcast on chapter four. For the Life of the World: Part Nine Baptism proper begins with the blessing of the water. To understand, however, the meaning of water here, [...]
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For the Life of the World 17

By Scott | Published: November 27, 2009
We now move on to sections 1-2 of the fourth chapter, Of Water and the Spirit, of For the Life of the World. Here is the link to Deacon Michael Hyatt’s  first podcast on chapter four. For the Life of the World: Part Nine As the title suggests, this chapter explores Holy Baptism. Fr. Schmemann’s [...]
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Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Man

By Scott | Published: November 26, 2009
I’ve been pondering what to write for Thanksgiving this year. I considered the usual list one often sees, but in truth such a list would have little on it beyond my family and other relationships. At the end of the day, it’s people who matter to me. As I’ve been reading (and blogging) Alexander Schmemann’s [...]
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Walking In My Shoes

By Scott | Published: November 22, 2009
I’m going to attempt to translate to words something that has long been coalescing in my heart and mind. As such I’ll probably express aspects of it poorly or in ways that are unintentionally difficult for anyone but me to grasp the intended meaning. My thoughts will probably also meander a bit, which I’m sure [...]
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What Does It Mean To Be Alive?

By Scott | Published: November 20, 2009
I almost always enjoy listening to Fr. Thomas Hopko, but I’ve especially liked his podcast series on The Names of Jesus. Names remain important today. The names by which I am known certainly describe me in the minds of others. But in the ancient world, the power of names was much more widely recognized than [...]
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On the Incarnation of the Word 54 – He Was Made Man That We Might Be Made God

By Scott | Published: November 19, 2009
In this next section, Athanasius makes one of the more profound statements. It captures the process and goal of salvation and our union with Christ in one phrase. It’s the sort of thing that packs an enormous amount into just a few words. Read and reflect on the whole section. For He was made man [...]
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For the Life of the World 16

By Scott | Published: November 18, 2009
This post continues with my thoughts on sections 6-7 of the third chapter of For the Life of the World. Here is the link to Deacon Michael Hyatt’s  third podcast on chapter three. For the Life of the World: Part Eight Fr. Schmemann now explores the manner in which the cycle of services relates the [...]
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On the Incarnation of the Word 53 – Pagan Gods Routed by the Sign of the Cross

By Scott | Published: November 17, 2009
In this section, Athanasius continues to describe the rout of the pagan gods by Christ. I found this particularly interesting living, as we do, in a place and an age where some form (though certainly a milder form) of ancient paganism is experiencing a revival. And to mention one proof of the divinity of the [...]
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Promise Pizza

By Scott | Published: November 16, 2009
Today my wife and I decided to try a new pizza place in Round Rock, Promise Pizza (also on twitter @promisepizza), for lunch. They offer all natural and organic ingredients, have a gluten free crust, gluten free sauce, and gluten free toppings, and, for the vegans or lactose intolerant out there Daiya “cheese” and a [...]
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