Word of the Week | Sight is the least material of the senses. The scientists say that photons have no mass: and if that doesn’t approach the purely immaterial, I don’t know what does.
To harken back to a beloved hymn of the week, Be Thou My Vision…
One of my favorite CS Lewis essays is his “meditation in a toolshed,” as he discusses the difference between looking at and looking along. I think this link should work:
And do you remember that old movie, The Enchanted Cottage, about the couple in love who look beautiful to one another, yet ordinary (or worse) to the world?
Several years ago youth would respond to direction, instruction, admonsihment or praise --not with I hear what you are saying but rather with-- I see what you are saying. Perhaps a deeper level of insight?
I have returned to college as a freshman using my GI Bill...at the age of 65! And, after 30 years as an AF chaplain, and now retired pastor. This daily blog is strengthening my resolve against a very "woke" English department...my major. Much thanks, Dr. Esolen.
To harken back to a beloved hymn of the week, Be Thou My Vision…
One of my favorite CS Lewis essays is his “meditation in a toolshed,” as he discusses the difference between looking at and looking along. I think this link should work:
https://www.cutsinger.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/3_saints_1.pdf
And do you remember that old movie, The Enchanted Cottage, about the couple in love who look beautiful to one another, yet ordinary (or worse) to the world?
Thank you as always for this beautiful piece!
Several years ago youth would respond to direction, instruction, admonsihment or praise --not with I hear what you are saying but rather with-- I see what you are saying. Perhaps a deeper level of insight?
I have returned to college as a freshman using my GI Bill...at the age of 65! And, after 30 years as an AF chaplain, and now retired pastor. This daily blog is strengthening my resolve against a very "woke" English department...my major. Much thanks, Dr. Esolen.
Very illuminating! And I loved that ending. Lol!