This blog seeks to promote and establish ecumenism among all groups and denominations of the Christian Faith via expressions in written language, and through any means of communication. We seek the promotion of others that are working towards the same common goal, as well. The prayer of Jesus in John 17: 21 was: "I pray that they may all be one…." Ultimately and eternally, the creation of unity among all believers and followers of Christ is sought desiring harmony with and for all of humanity.
As for mortals, their days are like grass;
they flourish like a flower of the field;
for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,
and its place knows it no more.
- Psalm 103:15-16, NRSVUE
The people of long ago are not remembered,
nor will there be any remembrance of
people yet to come by those who come after
them.
- Ecclesiastes 1:11, NRSVUE
For a thousand years in your sight
are like yesterday when it is past
or like a watch in the night.
- Psalm 90: 4, NRSVUE
In this post I am sharing a video from YouTube titled: Ancient British Christianity: Not Under Roman Authority. In the video Fr. Andrew Harrah discusses the origins and early chapters of ancient British Christianity and considers the evidence for its subjection to the Bishop of Rome. I found the argument made by Fr. Harrah to be well researched, and this is one of the reasons why I decided to share it. Anyhow, I will stop here and encourage everyone to watch. Blessings!
Reference:
President Trump’s remarkable
proclamation on May 4th in honor of Jewish Heritage Month is the first time an
American president has publicly encouraged Jews to observe Shabbat.
“In special honor of 250
glorious years of American independence and on the weekend of Rededicate 250 —
a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving — Jewish Americans are
encouraged to observe a national Sabbath,” the President stated.
Even more remarkably, he
suggested that all Americans be inspired by the Jewish day of rest. “From
sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends, families, and communities of
all backgrounds,” the proclamation continues, “may come together in gratitude
for our great Nation. This day will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of
setting aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the Almighty.”
The foregoing excerpt was extracted from an article by Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern, MBA published on Aish. I enjoyed reading and hope all of you will, as well. I found it to be fitting as a post for this blog. Read the full article at the link below.
What shall I do with you, O Ephraim?
What shall I do with you, O Judah?
Your love is like a morning cloud,
like the dew that goes away early.
- Hosea 6:4, NRSVUE
24 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body.[a] 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women[b] were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men[c] said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen.[d] 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.[e]
