We would like to see that kind of morality preaching in the Church. The
Church need not be fascinated by visions of Doom, but by the voice of
goodness and mercy. People can follow on that path. In iconography St
John the Baptist often is depicted with long hair and pale face, having wings
because of his angelic lifestyle. Jesus has no wings – he was a man.
Brigitte Williams
(Based on an article by Fulbert Steffensky, Andere Zeiten 2/2009)
When Your Priest Calls
Visiting one of his parishioners, it seemed obvious that someone was at
home, but no answer came to his knocks at the door.
He took out a business card that had printed “Revelation 3:20″ on the back of
it for just such an occasion, and stuck it through the door. When the offering
was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been
returned.
Added to it was this cryptic message, “Genesis 3:10.”
Reaching for his Bible he checked out the citation.
Revelation 3:20 begins “Behold, I stand at the door and
knock.”
Genesis 3:10 reads, “I heard your voice in the garden
and I was afraid for I was naked.”
WHAT’S ON GLASGOW
Glasgow’s Green Year 2015: Plans to showcase the innovation and creativity
of our Dear Green Place and aims to champion the city’s ambition to be one
of the most sustainable in Europe.
4 – 14 June: Glasgow Science Festival
GSF has become one of the largest science festivals in the UK. Organised
by the University of Glasgow, the festival will feature a number of events
based around Green Year theme of “steam to green”.
5 – 28 June: Westend Festival
Events include classical, folk, rock and jazz music, theatre, dance, sessions
with children’s authors, guided walks and local gala days.
13 – 14 June: Glasgow MELA
Scotland’s biggest multi-cultural festival lights up Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park
every summer in a kaleidoscope of colours and tastes from around the globe
featuring a world of music, dance and performance.
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