Sunday, July 18, 2010

a Sunday Blessing

There is nothing so secular that it cannot be sacred,
and that is one of the deepest messages of the Incarnation.
Bach was a man of deep and profound religious faith, 
a faith which shines through most of his secular music.
As a matter of fact,
 the melody of his moving chorale "O sacred head now wounded"...
was the melody of a popular street song of the day,
but Bach's religious genius was so great 
that it is now recognized a one of the most superb pieces of religious music ever written.
Madeleine L'Engle
Walking on Water reflections on faith and art

I pray that you will find the sacred in your everyday doings this week.
Blessings,
Pam

6 comments:

  1. Thank you for that beautiful post and gorgeous photos Pam! How true!
    If only we would stop our rushing about each day and stand in a quiet still place inside ourselves and become aware of the sacredness in everything around us, I believe we would have much more fulfilled and happy life.
    This week I am going to make that my goal!
    Thank you again....Tina xo

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  2. Your photos are perfect with the words of Madeline L'Engle - she is a woman who had an incredibly rare and beutiful gift.

    xo Erin

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  3. I am always touched when I visit your blog. I hope the hand is doing better every day ;-)

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  4. gorgeous post, pamela!
    how are you feeling?

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