Sacraments: the veil of matter that grace pierces through
An essay on the symbolism of the Catholic sacraments, considering matter — water, oil, bread, word — as the visible vehicle of an invisible grace.
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christianity
Essays from the Frater Eisenheim Blog tagged christianity.
Christian Contemplation: Silence, Presence and Union
An essay on the contemplative path of Christianity, journeying through inner silence, attentive presence and the mystery of mystical union with God.
Read essay →The Prayer of the Heart: Silence and Fire in the Mysticism of the Desert Fathers
An essay on the prayer of the heart and the hesychast tradition of the Desert Fathers, exploring silence, humility, and the Christian quest for divine presence.
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