Fr. Christian Mathis | May 7, 2012
Abba Lot went to see Abba Joseph and said to him, ‘Abba as far as I can I say my little office, I fast a little, I pray and meditate, I live in peace and as far as I can, I purify my thoughts. What else can I do?’ then the old man stood up [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | May 4, 2012
…fortunately for those of us in class this week, Irene is a patient and caring teacher. One of the things that always strikes me about my friend Irene is her ability to encourage students to do their best while correcting the inevitable mistakes that will come over the course of writing an icon. This afternoon [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | May 2, 2012
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | May 1, 2012
In this year’s St. Thomas iconography workshop we are writing the icon of St. Elias (aka the Prophet Elijah). St. Elias was a pretty tough character and so far we all seem to be having pretty good conversations with him. It’s always part of the process to enter into a type of dialogue with the [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | April 29, 2012
The parishioners of St. Thomas can tell you that one of my recent passions has been for holy cards. It has been a couple months since the last holy card giveaway here at BITK. Please make you suggestions for what card you would like to see next. All commenters will receive free copies!
Fr. Christian Mathis | April 24, 2012
It seems birds like singing bluegrass too. h/t Dorothy Curtis
Fr. Christian Mathis | April 23, 2012
This past weekend, I gave one of my shortest Sunday homilies in recent memory. I was committed to a mass shortly after our parish ones for the participants of our most recent Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. Forgiveness is at the heart of our faith. We are called both to seek it and to give it. You [...]
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