The Song of Bernadette. A tale so steeped in piety, suffering, and miraculous visions that one might think Franz Werfel and Henry King teamed up to make us all feel like we’ve been woefully underachieving in our spiritual lives. Between the novel’s lofty prose and the film’s reverent close-ups of Jennifer Jones looking like she’s … Continue reading Holy Hype and Heavenly Hardships: A Witty Take on The Song of Bernadette
Author: Robert
A fifty-something, retired Celestial Travel Agent and Afterlife Preparation Specialist. Walked many paths; some good, lots bad. Meandering through a difficult past, plodding in the present, crawling toward the future. I've studied English Literature, and hold a BA (Hons) Hum. (History & Art History) & MA (Humanities with English Literature)
Be Still, My Soul – Finding Peace in God’s Embrace
I think I've mentioned before that there are a few hymns that either bring a lump to my throat or tears to my eyes: Be Still, My Soul is one of them. The lyrics were written by Katharina von Schlegel in 1752, and the music was composed by Jean Sibelius in 1909, giving it a … Continue reading Be Still, My Soul – Finding Peace in God’s Embrace
Mozart Was Wrong? Discuss.
I want to take issue with Mozart. Not his music, but his creative ideal. "When I am, as it were, completely myself, entirely alone, and of good cheer - say, traveling in a carriage or walking after a good meal or during the night when I cannot sleep - it is on such occasions that … Continue reading Mozart Was Wrong? Discuss.
Happy New..hic..Year!
As much as I’d love to wholeheartedly embrace the festive cheer and join in the celebrations for the coming New Year, I can’t seem to resist the urge to rain on the parade - or, as they say, to stick my oar in and play the role of the proverbial party-pooper. It’s a talent, really, … Continue reading Happy New..hic..Year!
To Thine Own Self..
This evening, while ruminating on a betrayal of a different nature, I found myself drawn to my well-worn copy of Hamlet. By sheer chance - or perhaps some mischievous cosmic design - the tattered old volume fell open at a particular page. The margins, already adorned with the scrawled remnants of a past attempt to untangle … Continue reading To Thine Own Self..
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