As a non-theologian, and not particularly a religious intellectual, this piece openly welcomes the layperson to accompany the writer in a spiritual sojourn. The writing reflects the beauty of a profoundly religious yet human experience without any highfalutin mumbo jumbo or self-righteous sanctimony. The word choices and descriptions bring life to the day's events, so much so that the words are more than words and the reader feels remarkably joined to you, right there with you, in the moment, in the experience. While it may be too late for me to spend a weekend there in retreat, I would very much like to visit this place. Thank you for sharing your memory, for allowing us to accompany you. I look forward to Part II.
Eduardo, beautiful wondering through the one day experience of an Orthodox in the midst of a western church's dialogue with grace, spirituality, and intellectual honesty. In a way, I feel you are journing a similar path as that of brother David Bently Hart. Your erudition and simple presentation makes this a truly unique and blessed reading. Thank you for the inspiration. 🙏👍🏻
As a non-theologian, and not particularly a religious intellectual, this piece openly welcomes the layperson to accompany the writer in a spiritual sojourn. The writing reflects the beauty of a profoundly religious yet human experience without any highfalutin mumbo jumbo or self-righteous sanctimony. The word choices and descriptions bring life to the day's events, so much so that the words are more than words and the reader feels remarkably joined to you, right there with you, in the moment, in the experience. While it may be too late for me to spend a weekend there in retreat, I would very much like to visit this place. Thank you for sharing your memory, for allowing us to accompany you. I look forward to Part II.
Thank you for sharing, I’m looking forward to part 2.
Eduardo, beautiful wondering through the one day experience of an Orthodox in the midst of a western church's dialogue with grace, spirituality, and intellectual honesty. In a way, I feel you are journing a similar path as that of brother David Bently Hart. Your erudition and simple presentation makes this a truly unique and blessed reading. Thank you for the inspiration. 🙏👍🏻