Being Loved

Understanding Faith

The word “faith” is the most misunderstood word in the religious vocabulary. And this is unfortunate, for faith stands at the very heart of what it meansto be a Christian. The opening line of Hebrews 11 has the right definition: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

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Blind Spots

In the human eye, there is a “blind spot” this is the spot where the optic nerve passes through the retina and does not detect images. Emde Mariotte, a Catholic priest and pioneering physicist, made this discovery which greatly impacted the field of optics, offering a greater understanding of the natural world while offering a deeper appreciation for the genius of God’s creation. He integrated his faith and scientific work, seeing each other as complementary to the other.

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Now And At The Hour

From The Brilliance:

Oh Spirit of God
Speak Your peace, speak Your peace
Oh Spirit of God
Speak Your peace, speak Your peace

Now and at the hour of our death
Amen, amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen

Oh merciful God
Forgive us, forgive us
Oh merciful God
Forgive us, forgive us

For all the things we have done and left undone
For all the things we have done and left undone

Oh Son of God
Rescue us, rescue us
Oh Son of God
Rescue us, rescue us

Now and at the hour of our death
Amen, amen
Now and at the hour of our death
Amen