This reading reminds me of the saying that “the more we know, the more we know we don’t know” - the journey to knowledge is long and we are made more aware of the lengths we must go to achieve knowledge. Then we realize knowledge isn’t everything.
A thoughtful way to begin Lent-- thank you so much. It's making me rethink all the sacrifices as steps bringing me closer to God. (As opposed to a drudgery.) I HOPE that's what CSL intended! Thank you!
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
17 Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
So we are "like God" in our abilities, but the task is to be more like God in our actions. We will not reach God by virtue of what we are but reach him by our virtuous acts.
This reading reminds me of the saying that “the more we know, the more we know we don’t know” - the journey to knowledge is long and we are made more aware of the lengths we must go to achieve knowledge. Then we realize knowledge isn’t everything.
Thank you for sharing CS Lewis with us.
Wendell Berry nailed it: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/322658-the-acquisition-of-knowledge-always-involves-the-revelation-of-ignorance
Thank you for putting together Lenten readings. I really appreciate it!
Thank you for putting this together. Lewis brings so much food for thought to the table.
A thoughtful way to begin Lent-- thank you so much. It's making me rethink all the sacrifices as steps bringing me closer to God. (As opposed to a drudgery.) I HOPE that's what CSL intended! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing and starting my Lenten season off right!
Wonderful reminder to stay active in approaching God during Lent - thank you!
This is very helpful in reflecting on this season, thank you.
Thank you!
Such a beautiful thinker
Thank you for sharing this 🙏
How often are these readings going to be posted?
1 John 5:20
King James Bible 👑
20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Thank you, Father, for letting us come nearer to You through Jesus!
Does this continue? I don’t seem to be able to find part two…
"Man of Sorrows" - Wolves At the Gates / "The Passion of the Christ" - Mel Gibson
https://youtu.be/DNGG_lHjtU0
Zechariah 11:17
King James Bible 👑
17 Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.
So we are "like God" in our abilities, but the task is to be more like God in our actions. We will not reach God by virtue of what we are but reach him by our virtuous acts.