Haha! This is sort of a follow up to another post I took down, edited, put back up and took down again. I shouldn't interfere with cases still under investigation and which really do not involve me. The perplexities of religious life shouldn't fascinate me as much as they have - they eventually work themselves out. I came across some photos of old abbeys in England, now in ruins - the stories of the majority of monks who lived there now completely hidden and unknown, save for few saints and notable abbots. Unless I could write an actual history or novel based upon what happened, my commentary isn't helpful. A talented writer could tell the story and I would read it - but it's not my calling. I got your attention as well as others - and I'd rather not deal with them. ;)
We share a fascination about monastic history and religious life. We share a love of art and both paint in oils (You however are the talented one.) We love our Church, warts and all. I think we both sometimes say too much, at least I do. I have walked among those old monastic ruins in England, Scotland & Wales. I have wondered, as you have, who they were, how they lived, worked, & died. I am looking for a decent novel on this subject? Any recommendations? I enjoy your humor, respect your opinion and learn so much from your posts. Please continue.
Thanks very much - your comment means a great deal to me. I'd like to see your paintings - you don't have them online? I am just finishing up a Thomas Merton study I did for an antique frame - I need to do a final glaze and I'll post in on this site. I wish there was a good novel to recommend, can't think of one. I think one of the monks who may have left a community could perhaps write one.
My paintings are mostly gifts to family. I seldom am pleased with the outcome until many years later. I look back and think to myself “not too bad for an amateur.
Please comment with charity and avoid ad hominem attacks. I exercise the right to delete comments I find inappropriate. If you use your real name there is a better chance your comment will stay put.
You have my attention Terry!
ReplyDeleteHaha! This is sort of a follow up to another post I took down, edited, put back up and took down again. I shouldn't interfere with cases still under investigation and which really do not involve me. The perplexities of religious life shouldn't fascinate me as much as they have - they eventually work themselves out. I came across some photos of old abbeys in England, now in ruins - the stories of the majority of monks who lived there now completely hidden and unknown, save for few saints and notable abbots. Unless I could write an actual history or novel based upon what happened, my commentary isn't helpful. A talented writer could tell the story and I would read it - but it's not my calling. I got your attention as well as others - and I'd rather not deal with them. ;)
DeleteWe share a fascination about monastic history and religious life. We share a love of art and both paint in oils (You however are the talented one.) We love our Church, warts and all. I think we both sometimes say too much, at least I do. I have walked among those old monastic ruins in England, Scotland & Wales. I have wondered, as you have, who they were, how they lived, worked, & died. I am looking for a decent novel on this subject? Any recommendations? I enjoy your humor, respect your opinion and learn so much from your posts. Please continue.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much - your comment means a great deal to me. I'd like to see your paintings - you don't have them online? I am just finishing up a Thomas Merton study I did for an antique frame - I need to do a final glaze and I'll post in on this site. I wish there was a good novel to recommend, can't think of one. I think one of the monks who may have left a community could perhaps write one.
DeleteMy paintings are mostly gifts to family. I seldom am pleased with the outcome until many years later. I look back and think to myself “not too bad for an amateur.
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