Simon Pickering
@porres23.bsky.social
An accountable 'man's search for meaning' of faith, expressed through Sacred Scripture, theology, and logotherapy.
Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'.
Man's Search for Meaning. #BurdenofProof
Man's Search for Meaning. #BurdenofProof
September 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'.
Man's Search for Meaning. #BurdenofProof
Man's Search for Meaning. #BurdenofProof
August 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"Et lux in tenebris lucet"—and the light shineth in the darkness.
For hours, I stood hacking at the icy ground. The guard passed by, insulting me, and once again I communed with my beloved.
Man's Search for Meaning.
For hours, I stood hacking at the icy ground. The guard passed by, insulting me, and once again I communed with my beloved.
Man's Search for Meaning.
August 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Et lux in tenebris lucet"—and the light shineth in the darkness.
For hours, I stood hacking at the icy ground. The guard passed by, insulting me, and once again I communed with my beloved.
Man's Search for Meaning.
For hours, I stood hacking at the icy ground. The guard passed by, insulting me, and once again I communed with my beloved.
Man's Search for Meaning.
‘The elder shall serve the younger’, so that ‘when the Son of Man comes’, he will find unwavering faith through kindness. Luke 18:8
Always be ready to explain the hope within you, but do so with kindness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
Always be ready to explain the hope within you, but do so with kindness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
August 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
‘The elder shall serve the younger’, so that ‘when the Son of Man comes’, he will find unwavering faith through kindness. Luke 18:8
Always be ready to explain the hope within you, but do so with kindness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
Always be ready to explain the hope within you, but do so with kindness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15
August 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I return.’
Matt 10:42
Matt 10:42
August 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I return.’
Matt 10:42
Matt 10:42
Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand - Matt 12:25
The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people. ~ Leo Tolstoy
The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people. ~ Leo Tolstoy
August 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand - Matt 12:25
The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people. ~ Leo Tolstoy
The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people. ~ Leo Tolstoy
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
#HighandDry #TheGospels #DramaTriangle #Resurrection
#HighandDry #TheGospels #DramaTriangle #Resurrection
July 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
#HighandDry #TheGospels #DramaTriangle #Resurrection
#HighandDry #TheGospels #DramaTriangle #Resurrection
I assure you, he will vindicate them swiftly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?
Luke 18:8 #TakeHeart #Faith #DutyofCare
Luke 18:8 #TakeHeart #Faith #DutyofCare
July 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I assure you, he will vindicate them swiftly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?
Luke 18:8 #TakeHeart #Faith #DutyofCare
Luke 18:8 #TakeHeart #Faith #DutyofCare
But the lawyer, wishing to justify and vindicate himself, asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?"
Luke 10:29
#DutyofCare #TheGospel
Luke 10:29
#DutyofCare #TheGospel
July 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
But the lawyer, wishing to justify and vindicate himself, asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?"
Luke 10:29
#DutyofCare #TheGospel
Luke 10:29
#DutyofCare #TheGospel
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven, the blessing of others, has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force.
Matt 11:12
#TheCross #TheGospelPrinciple #Kindness
Matt 11:12
#TheCross #TheGospelPrinciple #Kindness
July 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven, the blessing of others, has suffered violence, and men of violence take it by force.
Matt 11:12
#TheCross #TheGospelPrinciple #Kindness
Matt 11:12
#TheCross #TheGospelPrinciple #Kindness
And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.
#Ignatius #SpiritualExercises #whatistruth #accountability
#Ignatius #SpiritualExercises #whatistruth #accountability
July 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.
#Ignatius #SpiritualExercises #whatistruth #accountability
#Ignatius #SpiritualExercises #whatistruth #accountability
Blessed are the Peacemakers.
True peace goes beyond the absence of war;
It thrives on justice, respect for human dignity, and the practice of fraternity.
It’s the harmony that results from safeguarding lives and fostering open communication.
#Peace #Justice #Fraternity ccc.2304
True peace goes beyond the absence of war;
It thrives on justice, respect for human dignity, and the practice of fraternity.
It’s the harmony that results from safeguarding lives and fostering open communication.
#Peace #Justice #Fraternity ccc.2304
July 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Blessed are the Peacemakers.
True peace goes beyond the absence of war;
It thrives on justice, respect for human dignity, and the practice of fraternity.
It’s the harmony that results from safeguarding lives and fostering open communication.
#Peace #Justice #Fraternity ccc.2304
True peace goes beyond the absence of war;
It thrives on justice, respect for human dignity, and the practice of fraternity.
It’s the harmony that results from safeguarding lives and fostering open communication.
#Peace #Justice #Fraternity ccc.2304
"Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us"
—The Lord’s Prayer binds our peace with God to our mercy toward others.
Every grudge held is a barrier to grace.
#Mercy isn’t optional; it’s divine #imitation.
—The Lord’s Prayer binds our peace with God to our mercy toward others.
Every grudge held is a barrier to grace.
#Mercy isn’t optional; it’s divine #imitation.
July 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us"
—The Lord’s Prayer binds our peace with God to our mercy toward others.
Every grudge held is a barrier to grace.
#Mercy isn’t optional; it’s divine #imitation.
—The Lord’s Prayer binds our peace with God to our mercy toward others.
Every grudge held is a barrier to grace.
#Mercy isn’t optional; it’s divine #imitation.
So that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.
And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
Luke 2:35
And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
Luke 2:35
July 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
So that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed.
And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
Luke 2:35
And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
Luke 2:35
Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear almost any ‘how.’
— Viktor E. Frankl (quoting Nietzsche in Man’s Search for Meaning)
This explains the Good Samaritan's action: his motivation was purposeful compassion, leading him to bear the cost of another’s suffering.
— Viktor E. Frankl (quoting Nietzsche in Man’s Search for Meaning)
This explains the Good Samaritan's action: his motivation was purposeful compassion, leading him to bear the cost of another’s suffering.
June 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear almost any ‘how.’
— Viktor E. Frankl (quoting Nietzsche in Man’s Search for Meaning)
This explains the Good Samaritan's action: his motivation was purposeful compassion, leading him to bear the cost of another’s suffering.
— Viktor E. Frankl (quoting Nietzsche in Man’s Search for Meaning)
This explains the Good Samaritan's action: his motivation was purposeful compassion, leading him to bear the cost of another’s suffering.
Seek shelter with complete resilience.
June 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Seek shelter with complete resilience.
The world is in a bad state, but everything will become still worse unless each of us does their best.
#Searchformeaning #thegospel
#Searchformeaning #thegospel
June 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The world is in a bad state, but everything will become still worse unless each of us does their best.
#Searchformeaning #thegospel
#Searchformeaning #thegospel
Creating true reciprocity can be a significant challenge, even under ideal conditions. Matt 11:28-30
May 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Creating true reciprocity can be a significant challenge, even under ideal conditions. Matt 11:28-30
But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart, and would not listen to them; as the Lord had said;
Exodus 8:15
"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you. , John 14:2
#Atonement
Exodus 8:15
"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you. , John 14:2
#Atonement
April 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart, and would not listen to them; as the Lord had said;
Exodus 8:15
"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you. , John 14:2
#Atonement
Exodus 8:15
"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you. , John 14:2
#Atonement
Why do Good people seem to suffer the most?
Perhaps the Scriptures offer the most insightful answer.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
Perhaps the Scriptures offer the most insightful answer.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
April 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Why do Good people seem to suffer the most?
Perhaps the Scriptures offer the most insightful answer.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
Perhaps the Scriptures offer the most insightful answer.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32
April 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be meaning in [unbearable] suffering. Frankl.
April 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be meaning in [unbearable] suffering. Frankl.
April 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense, to repay everyone for what he has done." Rev 22:12-13
April 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense, to repay everyone for what he has done." Rev 22:12-13