“As a drop of water seems to disappear completely in a big quantity of wine, even assuming the wine’s taste and color; just as red, molten iron becomes so much like fire it seems to lose its primary state; just as the air on a sunny day seems transformed into sunshine instead of being lit up; so it is necessary for the saints that all human feelings melt in a mysterious way and flow into the will of God.”
—Bernard of Clairvaux, On Loving God
It was July and I was taking a walk in Tribeca when this streak of rainbow appeared in the sky. It was so playful and bright. I aimed my old cell phone camera in its direction, doubtful that it would render any evidence of the scene.
But it did!
I was invited to give this message on the fourth Sunday of Advent at The Village Church. It was a good experience. Text and related files can be found here.
In the midst of a much-anticipated trip to Las Vegas to visit my grandparents and aunt & uncle, Sachi and I rose early one morning for a trip out to the Grand Canyon. We spent half the time at Eagle Point and the other half at Guano Point where we explored the auburn terrain—always just a couple steps from the edge. It was a life-affirming experience and so peaceful. You cannot properly expect what it’s like to look out over the chasm and feel the sun on your face.
At a couple of places we responded to the grandeur, praying to the God of creation who initiated all of this.
Last night I visited New York University’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. I was amazed by the hum of creative energy that surrounded me. I’ve pretty much settled on ITP and Yale’s School of Art as the programs I’ll apply to. It’s been a long search, both within and around me, but I feel either would be ideal for graduate research in art/design. As for theological education, I’m not quite sure yet but I’ve planned a visit to Yale’s Divinity School to correspond with the School of Art’s open house next week.
