Hi Colyer,
When we say "Come dwell in my heart, Lord Jesus".....it has a very intimate
feeling, and recognizes and honors the gift of his bestowal to all his
children. It also unites us with a whole world of believers who know and love
the Master by his earthly name.
Peace, Cheryl Zents
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On Mar 25, 2016, at 6:36 AM, Colyer Dupont <cldupont@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for the informative and inspiring blog(s), Stephen. I have a slight
issue with the final lines/chant/prayer, though. I've never really understood
the word Lord in this context (explain?), and Jesus was only his human
temporal name. Might it be better as, Come dwell in my heart, dear Christ.
(Or something like that?) I recently heard from Ram Das the chant/prayer, The
power of God is within me, the grace of God surrounds me. I also love the
classic Buddhist prayer, May all beings in all the worlds be happy. What
other ones are there to savor? Anyone?
Happy (and contemplative and meditative, etc) Easter!
Cheers,
Colyer
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On Mar 24, 2016, at 9:54 PM, Stephen Zendt <szendt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear UB students and friends,
Tonight, some millions of believers in Jesus have had their feet washed, or
have witnessed such washing.
This is known as Maundy Thursday, the evening of the Last Supper, in the
upper room.
Judas has been hastened on his fateful errand.
The Master institutes the Supper of The Remembrance.
Nothing will ever be the same for his Apostles.
In certain churches, the ritual includes snuffing out of all the candles,
"stripping of the altar" to remove the cloths and the decorative/symbolic
items.
The priests, deacons and others remove their ceremonial garb, and proceed to
wash the altar table.
This is known ceremonially as Tenebrae.
In silence and in relative darkness, the clergy and the people leave the
church in solitude. It is a very solemn moment.
Each of us has our own approach to the Crucifixion and to the Resurrection.
Let us honor our relationship with The Master, as we greet him in new form,
as Christ Michael of Nebadon.
"Come, dwell in my heart, Lord Jesus."
Stephen Zendt, Walnut Creek, CA