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Friday, December 08, 2006
BBC NEWS | Europe | St Paul's tomb unearthed in Rome
BBC NEWS | Europe | St Paul's tomb unearthed in Rome: "Archaeologists working for the Vatican have unearthed a sarcophagus containing what they believe are the remains of St Paul the Apostle.
The tomb dates back to at least AD390 and was found in a crypt under a basilica in Rome.
It has long been thought that the crypt contained the tomb of St Paul but the altar had hidden it.
St Paul was an influential early Christian who travelled widely in the Mediterranean area in the 1st Century.
Excavations at the site began in 2002 and were completed last month."
The tomb dates back to at least AD390 and was found in a crypt under a basilica in Rome.
It has long been thought that the crypt contained the tomb of St Paul but the altar had hidden it.
St Paul was an influential early Christian who travelled widely in the Mediterranean area in the 1st Century.
Excavations at the site began in 2002 and were completed last month."
Sunday, December 03, 2006
The Sun Herald | 12/03/2006 | Who is the real MARY?
The Sun Herald | 12/03/2006 | Who is the real MARY?: "LOS ANGELES - Pious, courageous, gutsy, revered, human, someone going through something very difficult, beautiful, passive, much feistier than most people would recognize...
Scot McKnight, a religious studies professor, was teaching a number of years ago when he had an 'aha' moment.
McKnight had just read aloud the Magnificat (see F-9), the Virgin Mary's hymn of praise from the Gospel of Luke. 'What kind of woman would have said this?' McKnight asked his students at North Park University in Chicago.
As he listened to their answers, McKnight, an evangelical Christian, became convinced of two things: One, most Protestants know next to nothing about Mary; and two, the popular conception of Mary as 'hyper-pious, with her hands folded in prayer... like a nun,' has little to do with the 'courageous, gutsy' young woman - 'the real Mary' - of the Bible.
At that moment, McKnight vowed to 'reclaim' Mary, a New Testament figure revered by Roman Catholics but largely overlooked by Protestants. His new book, 'The Real Mary: Why Evangelical Christians Can Embrace the Mother of Jesus,' tries to do just that."
Scot McKnight, a religious studies professor, was teaching a number of years ago when he had an 'aha' moment.
McKnight had just read aloud the Magnificat (see F-9), the Virgin Mary's hymn of praise from the Gospel of Luke. 'What kind of woman would have said this?' McKnight asked his students at North Park University in Chicago.
As he listened to their answers, McKnight, an evangelical Christian, became convinced of two things: One, most Protestants know next to nothing about Mary; and two, the popular conception of Mary as 'hyper-pious, with her hands folded in prayer... like a nun,' has little to do with the 'courageous, gutsy' young woman - 'the real Mary' - of the Bible.
At that moment, McKnight vowed to 'reclaim' Mary, a New Testament figure revered by Roman Catholics but largely overlooked by Protestants. His new book, 'The Real Mary: Why Evangelical Christians Can Embrace the Mother of Jesus,' tries to do just that."
Friday, June 30, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
The Magnificat - The Canticle of Mary
The image of Jesus' mother is one of many along the coast that withstood the wrath of Katrina and I am happy to say this one is in my backyard.The Magnificat, also called the Canticle of Mary, is recorded in the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55) It is the Virgin's response to the Angel Gabriel's announcement that she would become the mother of the Son of God.
My soul magnifies the Lord,
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden,
For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name.
And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm.
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree.
He has filled the hungry with good things;
and the rich He has sent empty away.
He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy;
As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to His posterity forever.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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