Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle is often hailed as a masterpiece of Christian mysticism, but let's cut through the reverential fog and call it what it is: a convoluted, self-indulgent mess. Written in 1577, this so-called spiritual guide drags the reader through a tortuous maze of theological mumbo jumbo, all while Teresa pats herself on … Continue reading The Mystical Maze: Teresa of Avila’s Blueprint for Spiritual Confusion
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Cain: A Descent into Darkness
The individual in this painting appears utterly wretched, a little like myself, however, I'm not feeling wretched because I've committed fratricide, thankfully - our subject here though, has. So, for your edification, read on... Julius Paulsen’s painting, Cain, is an unsettling, morose portrayal of one of the most infamous characters in biblical lore. It is … Continue reading Cain: A Descent into Darkness
Bowls Out
A gruesome title for a blog post, yes, but it deserves it, as you're about to see. From childhood, I harboured a fascination with the Betrayer, Judas Iscariot, who was already known by Jesus to be the one who would betray Him. An article in the Independent in 2016, that pitiable rag, argued that we … Continue reading Bowls Out
Tyrannosaur
Often, you watch a movie to cheer yourself up, occasionally something edifying, something not too serious. So why watch something so miserable that you find yourself with a lump in your throat and the urge to hide forever under your duvet? For a movie to stir me, it really needs to have incredibly convincing performances. … Continue reading Tyrannosaur
C. S. Lewis – The Screwtape Letters
C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters is a satirical masterpiece that offers a profound yet humorous exploration of human nature, morality, and the subtle workings of temptation. Through the correspondence between Screwtape, a senior demon, and his nephew Wormwood, an inexperienced tempter, Lewis crafts a narrative that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Let's delve … Continue reading C. S. Lewis – The Screwtape Letters
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