Fr. Christian Mathis | July 27, 2010
One of the things I have noticed in the process of writing icons by way of egg tempera is that continually throughout the process there are moments when I look down at what I have completed and say to myself, “That looks great already. Maybe I should just stop here.” Who wouldn’t be tempted to [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 23, 2010
My fellow iconographer friend, Bill Quick, reminded me today that the process of floating colors is always a friend, as it covers a multitude of sins—meaning in this instance, painting errors. But all joking aside, there is a spiritual truth to be gained in this process. Our teacher, Irene, likes to say that if you [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 20, 2010
Steven Pressfield begins his book The War of Art by describing what he defines as Resistance. It struck me today that at least a third of his list of activities that most commonly encounter this force are ones that could describe what I am doing this week. Below I have quoted the three that seem [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 19, 2010
There’s nothing like a week of iconography to get this blog moving. I suppose one could say that I have been plagued with an enormous case of writer’s block. A combination of having a week to work on an icon of John the Baptist and beginning a book called The War of Art has gotten [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 11, 2010
Today’s Sabbath post focuses on the forgiveness. You can find it here.
Once again you are invited to join me in promoting the Sabbath by taking a break from your normal blogging. Please share an older post from your blog that is near and dear to your heart. Make sure to leave your name and the URL [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 9, 2010
Hearing the word of God with reverence and proclaiming it with faith, the sacred synod takes its direction from these words of St. John: “We announce to you the eternal life which dwelt with the Father and was made visible to us. What we have seen and heard we announce to you, so that you [...]
