Sunday, April 03, 2005
Hidden Things- What is it?
Hidden Things is a spiritual practice of reflection. Its purpose is to unite persons in their exploration of their Christianity through the practice of reflecting on Scripture. The title came out of the particular goal of the practice. It was decided to explore Scripture that is in the canon but does not make it to the Sunday Lectionary.
We will reflect for 10 weeks. Each week the readings will change and the members will comment that particular week on the readings posted. Members are encouraged to write daily to better absorb the readings prior to them changing.
Hidden Things grew out of an earlier practice (see Lenten Journey 2005 blog). Some of the members wanted to continue to grow closer to God through their practice. Some wanted to explore other areas of scripture. It was decided to take the practice on for ten weeks in order to help prepare one of the members on a potential deeper study as to why certain pieces of scripture never make it to the Sunday Lectionary in the Episcopal Church. This would be a way to make a commitment to do so and also help others discover rich scripture not often heard.
For some it will be way to deepen faith. For others it may just be the invitation to come and see. Trust that results will follow. Regardless of where you stand in your beliefs, we believe there is no coincidence in your reading this at this particular time. If you are reading this blog it is your invitation to join us on Hidden Things. It is our hope that you will join with us.
We don't necessarily have your answers but we look forward to moving forward with you.
We act because we are inclined to know Christ better. Ultimately isn't that the point?
It is not to become better writers! We act in spite of our doubts and misgivings in the hope of knowing the Living God. So we make a commitment to do something different for the next 10 weeks.That invitation is to try prayer, read the readings and write honestly.
We are inviting you to check in daily and leave a reflection on something that you connected with from these often neglected but powerful readings. (See Post -How to Use BLOG Hidden Things-Suggestions for Daily Writing)This is a meditation we can share with others. We believe that it is the discipline of continual daily contact that will produce the greatest connection not the depth or beauty of any particular daily written reflection. Even if you miss a day, a week, a month, come back and start again. No one will be counting.(Continue on the journey with Post- Daily Readings) ¶ 12:17 PM
We will reflect for 10 weeks. Each week the readings will change and the members will comment that particular week on the readings posted. Members are encouraged to write daily to better absorb the readings prior to them changing.
Hidden Things grew out of an earlier practice (see Lenten Journey 2005 blog). Some of the members wanted to continue to grow closer to God through their practice. Some wanted to explore other areas of scripture. It was decided to take the practice on for ten weeks in order to help prepare one of the members on a potential deeper study as to why certain pieces of scripture never make it to the Sunday Lectionary in the Episcopal Church. This would be a way to make a commitment to do so and also help others discover rich scripture not often heard.
For some it will be way to deepen faith. For others it may just be the invitation to come and see. Trust that results will follow. Regardless of where you stand in your beliefs, we believe there is no coincidence in your reading this at this particular time. If you are reading this blog it is your invitation to join us on Hidden Things. It is our hope that you will join with us.
We don't necessarily have your answers but we look forward to moving forward with you.
We act because we are inclined to know Christ better. Ultimately isn't that the point?
It is not to become better writers! We act in spite of our doubts and misgivings in the hope of knowing the Living God. So we make a commitment to do something different for the next 10 weeks.That invitation is to try prayer, read the readings and write honestly.
We are inviting you to check in daily and leave a reflection on something that you connected with from these often neglected but powerful readings. (See Post -How to Use BLOG Hidden Things-Suggestions for Daily Writing)This is a meditation we can share with others. We believe that it is the discipline of continual daily contact that will produce the greatest connection not the depth or beauty of any particular daily written reflection. Even if you miss a day, a week, a month, come back and start again. No one will be counting.(Continue on the journey with Post- Daily Readings) ¶ 12:17 PM
