A Contemplative Reflection on Luke 12:32–40, Hebrews 11:1–3, and Isaiah 1:1, 10–20 for the 10th August and 9th Sunday after Pentecost and 8th Sunday after Trinity and Proper 19 in Ordinary Time
This really lands, Ian. The way you wove together Luke, Isaiah, and the contemplative path feels true in the bones. I totally agree—contemplation isn’t escape, it’s exposure. Not drifting off into mystery, but seeing so clearly that you can’t pretend anymore. Julian’s “oneing” hits hard because once you recognize Christ in the ones who are suffering, you can’t unsee it. And yeah, liturgy without justice just becomes performance. I appreciate how you frame faith as readiness, not certainty. That line from John of the Cross—walking in the dark with your eyes closed—that’s real contemplative courage. Thanks for putting it all into language that remembers the heart.
This really lands, Ian. The way you wove together Luke, Isaiah, and the contemplative path feels true in the bones. I totally agree—contemplation isn’t escape, it’s exposure. Not drifting off into mystery, but seeing so clearly that you can’t pretend anymore. Julian’s “oneing” hits hard because once you recognize Christ in the ones who are suffering, you can’t unsee it. And yeah, liturgy without justice just becomes performance. I appreciate how you frame faith as readiness, not certainty. That line from John of the Cross—walking in the dark with your eyes closed—that’s real contemplative courage. Thanks for putting it all into language that remembers the heart.
Thanks for the feedback and your attentive reading of what I post. Much appreciated