It is not easy to forgive. Louis Zamperini comes to mind, there is a new film out about him just now. He went back to Japan and met with his captors and forgave them. Not an easy thing to even think about doing but he said that it was a necessary thing. I love that he wrote to me, I know he wrote back to every single person who wrote to him but he made you feel as if you were the only one.
Yes, he was Saul and he basically held the coats while Stephen was being stoned to death. Saul was very much against those who followed Jesus but of course was completed changed and became Paul. 13 of the 27 books of the New Testament were written by him. I should have thought immediately that those words were Roman, but it made me think of the Bible in different languages. I love to listen to sermons and to read them where they tell us the words in Hebrew, very often the meaning of the Hebrew word is better understood in that language rather than English. (Does that make sense?) Does your Bible in German translate all the names just as I know them? Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Adam, Eve, Noah, James, John, Matthew, Luke, etc. etc?
The German Bible uses the German versions of those names, some are the same in both our languages: Jesus, Maria, Josef, Adam, Eva, Noah, Jakobus, Johannes, Matthäus, Lukas. Stefan (sometimes Stephanus) for Stephen.
Very often, things will be placed in such a deliberate way that it becomes a thing of beauty. Once, I saw that one of the monks had placed a garden hose in a perfect circle, placed with such precision and care that it caught my eye in admiration.
OH! I will have to show you more of the stained glass! The monks made EVERYTHING at the Monastery! They built all the buildings from concrete, including the church itself. (There is wood at the top where the arches are) And the stained glass, all of that was built by the monks also. It is lovely.
That is a lovely sentiment. The monastery is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful place of peace and serenity. We are lucky to live near it.
DeleteNot always easy to do....
ReplyDelete"An eye for an eye" applies in many cases, too - or should do.
There are some who do not deserve forgiveness....I speak for myself, not for others.
It is not easy to forgive. Louis Zamperini comes to mind, there is a new film out about him just now. He went back to Japan and met with his captors and forgave them. Not an easy thing to even think about doing but he said that it was a necessary thing. I love that he wrote to me, I know he wrote back to every single person who wrote to him but he made you feel as if you were the only one.
DeleteThe very best in human ideals. Perhaps some day they'll actually be put into action?
ReplyDeleteWe live in hope,
DeleteHow i wish everyone desired to live peaceably will all.
ReplyDeleteOur news is so depressing these days. Peace on earth and let it begin with me.
DeleteIt's been a long time since I've last read the Bible, but I remember Paulus' letter to the Romans well. Timeless advice!
ReplyDeletePaulus, that must be what you call Paul. I love that, I didn't know.
DeleteThat was his Roman name; he was a Roman citizen although not of native Roman descent. His former name was Saulus, as I am sure you know.
DeleteYes, he was Saul and he basically held the coats while Stephen was being stoned to death. Saul was very much against those who followed Jesus but of course was completed changed and became Paul. 13 of the 27 books of the New Testament were written by him. I should have thought immediately that those words were Roman, but it made me think of the Bible in different languages. I love to listen to sermons and to read them where they tell us the words in Hebrew, very often the meaning of the Hebrew word is better understood in that language rather than English. (Does that make sense?) Does your Bible in German translate all the names just as I know them? Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Adam, Eve, Noah, James, John, Matthew, Luke, etc. etc?
DeleteThe German Bible uses the German versions of those names, some are the same in both our languages: Jesus, Maria, Josef, Adam, Eva, Noah, Jakobus, Johannes, Matthäus, Lukas. Stefan (sometimes Stephanus) for Stephen.
DeleteThank you for leaving me this comment. I love seeing those names as they are in your Bible!
DeleteThose hats are interesting
ReplyDeleteVery often, things will be placed in such a deliberate way that it becomes a thing of beauty. Once, I saw that one of the monks had placed a garden hose in a perfect circle, placed with such precision and care that it caught my eye in admiration.
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ReplyDeleteCathy
Cathy, it is lovely and it is very close to where the live so we are able to visit often.
DeleteBeautiful sentiments and pictures to accompany them. Peace be with you !
ReplyDeleteMay the Peace of God be with you always x
DeleteWise words and a very beautiful place to ponder them.
ReplyDeleteIt truly is a lovely spot and awesome words that they put up in their museum for us to ponder over. xx
DeleteI love the stained glass.
ReplyDeleteOH! I will have to show you more of the stained glass! The monks made EVERYTHING at the Monastery! They built all the buildings from concrete, including the church itself. (There is wood at the top where the arches are) And the stained glass, all of that was built by the monks also. It is lovely.
DeleteLovely post, Kay. Perhaps one day humans will fulfill all this. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
ReplyDeleteYes, it would be wonderful. What we should strive for.
DeleteI would love to see that. It looks peaceful.
ReplyDeleteLuv Janice
It is a beautiful spot, so peaceful. If you are ever in Atlanta area, go see it and let me know. We could walk together.
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