The Prayer of Grateful Longing

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Sometimes it just works.

I took this photo in Amsterdam, the same day I saw Van Gogh's Butterflies and Poppies.

Both capture the fragility and complexity of beauty, and life.

Theological reflection seems called for but perhaps contemplation, enjoyment and wonder are themselves forms of theologically productive attention, inviting thought to become prayer of grateful longing.

 

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3 responses to “The Prayer of Grateful Longing”

  1. Graeme Clark avatar
    Graeme Clark

    Good photo!

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    Graeme Clark

    Good photo!

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    Graeme Clark

    Good photo!

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