O God, send forth your Holy Spirit into my heart that I may perceive, into my mind that I may remember, and into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end. May your grace ever …
Georges Rouault, Head of Christ
A Prayer of Brother Lawrence
My God, you are always close to me. In obedience to you, I must now apply myself to outward things. Yet, as I do, I pray that you will give me the grace of your presence. And to this end I ask that you will assist my work, receive its fruits as an offering to …
Piero della Francesca, The Baptism of Christ
Christ Alone: John Calvin on drinking our fill from the fountain of Christ
I came across this the other night as I was reading through John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion. This overflowing reflection on Christ's person and work caps off Calvin's theological reflections on The Apostles' Creed. We see that our whole salvation and all its parts are comprehended in Christ [Acts 4:12]. We should therefore take …
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