“My name is Lazarus and I live.” -G.K. Chesterton (“The Convert”) Today’s Reflection After one moment when I bowed my head And the whole world turned over and came upright, And I came out where the old road shone white. I walked the ways and heard what all men said, Forests of tongues, like autumnContinue reading “Chesterton on Lent #4”
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Chesterton on Lent #3
“The command of Christ is impossible, but it is not insane; it is rather sanity preached to a planet of lunatics.” -G.K. Chesterton (Twelve Types) Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our worksContinue reading “Chesterton on Lent #3”
Chesterton on Lent #2
“The test of true religion is that [it is]… always trying to make men, not merely admit the truth, but see, smell, handle, hear, and devour the truth.” -G.K. Chesterton (Alarms and Discursions) “Truth?” Asks Pilate, “what is truth?” Truth is only the most important thing in our lives, and dependence on truth means knowing truth.Continue reading “Chesterton on Lent #2”
Chesterton on Lent #1
“Bowing down one’s head in the dust is a very good thing, the humble beginning of all happiness. When we have bowed our heads in the dust for a little time, the happiness comes; and then (leaving our heads in the humble and reverent position) we kick up our heels behind in the air. ThatContinue reading “Chesterton on Lent #1”
