Have you checked out Patheos yet? (the great new site exploring different religious traditions) I will be contributing to them regularly on the topic of art and spirituality and my latest article is here — Beauty and Spirituality — so pour yourself a cup of tea and contemplate the role of beauty in your own spiritual practice and then head on over to this week’s Poetry Party for more creative inspiration!
Summer Solstice Blessing
Summer Solstice Blessing*Radiant One,creator of the cosmosand the luminaries which light our way,bless this day of longest lightand the gift of the sunto bring warmth to our livesand abundance of growth,sweetness of blueberries,refreshment of lemons,nourishment of kaleand a thousand other kinds of food.We sing in
June 20, 2024
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You can attribute those wise words to me. :-) (although they were inspired by Balthasar’s ideas)
Very nice article at Patheos. In the article is the quote below yours or the author to whom you referred at the beginning of the paragraph. I often save wonderful quotes and want to give the appropriate credit in my notes…..
“Beauty is a bridge to God, and art is a means of cooperating with the divine in creation’s act.”