Justin Coutts
@new-eden.bsky.social
Christian Animist. Aspiring Contemplative. Celtic Neoplatonist. Occasional Bard. New Eden Ministry.
I just said to my baby "You think you're brushing your hair with a hammer, but it's actually a wrench"
February 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I just said to my baby "You think you're brushing your hair with a hammer, but it's actually a wrench"
The holiest prayers are uttered in the shadows of obscurity, whispered for only the wind to hear. Jesus teaches us to fast discreetly, cultivating a loving desire for the unknown God in the hidden recesses of our bodies and souls.
#Contemplation #Solitude #Silence #Fasting #Lent
#Contemplation #Solitude #Silence #Fasting #Lent
Fasting in Obscurity
Lent is a season of renunciation, when we embody Jesus’ fast in the wilderness, preparing ourselves for Easter. Though Jesus never commands us to fast, he does give us teachings about how to …
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February 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The holiest prayers are uttered in the shadows of obscurity, whispered for only the wind to hear. Jesus teaches us to fast discreetly, cultivating a loving desire for the unknown God in the hidden recesses of our bodies and souls.
#Contemplation #Solitude #Silence #Fasting #Lent
#Contemplation #Solitude #Silence #Fasting #Lent
Every time I see this make the rounds, I think to myself that there's an obvious best choice here and it's definitely Susan. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
January 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Every time I see this make the rounds, I think to myself that there's an obvious best choice here and it's definitely Susan. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
So how do I use Bluesky? What sorts of posts should I make? Anybody here I know from Facebook??
January 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
So how do I use Bluesky? What sorts of posts should I make? Anybody here I know from Facebook??
The recent sermon delivered by Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at the US presidential inauguration has created quite a stir. In this essay, I draw insight from another courageous sermon delivered by one of the church’s most beloved bishops, Basil the Great. #SocialJustice #EarlyChurch #Budde
Bishops Budde and Basil Speaking Truth to Power
The recent sermon delivered by Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at the US presidential inauguration has created quite a stir. With repose and precision, she preached the good news of justice fo…
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January 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The recent sermon delivered by Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at the US presidential inauguration has created quite a stir. In this essay, I draw insight from another courageous sermon delivered by one of the church’s most beloved bishops, Basil the Great. #SocialJustice #EarlyChurch #Budde
The harmony of nature is an ancient dance to the song of creation, sung by the choirs of angels. The angels are musical by nature, orchestrating the movement of the spheres with the beauty of their love. Colmcille (St Columba) wrote a hymn in which he explains the nature of this sacred melody.
The Song of Creation
The harmony of nature is an ancient dance to the song of creation, sung by the choirs of angels. The angels are musical by nature, orchestrating the movement of the spheres with the beauty of their…
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January 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The harmony of nature is an ancient dance to the song of creation, sung by the choirs of angels. The angels are musical by nature, orchestrating the movement of the spheres with the beauty of their love. Colmcille (St Columba) wrote a hymn in which he explains the nature of this sacred melody.
Every year, on New Year’s Eve, people all around the world sing a few lines in Scots:
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought tae mind. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and the days of auld lang syne.”
I bet you always wondered what that even means. Well, I’m about you.
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought tae mind. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and the days of auld lang syne.”
I bet you always wondered what that even means. Well, I’m about you.
New Year’s Eve: What does Auld Lang Syne Actually Mean?
Every year, on New Year’s Eve, people all around the world sing a few lines in Scots which most people don’t understand. Those lines are: “Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and …
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December 31, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Every year, on New Year’s Eve, people all around the world sing a few lines in Scots:
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought tae mind. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and the days of auld lang syne.”
I bet you always wondered what that even means. Well, I’m about you.
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought tae mind. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and the days of auld lang syne.”
I bet you always wondered what that even means. Well, I’m about you.
We should not expect ourselves to make drastic and sudden changes in our well established habits. Small incremental steps are always better than grandiose plans. It is not a simple matter of mustering up the resolve, squinting our eyes, and gritting our teeth.
New Year’s Resolutions: Some Advice From Celtic Monks
Have you recently made some New Year’s resolutions? Are you hoping that this year they will be easier to follow than in previous years? In this article I explore some wisdom from the Celtic traditi…
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December 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM
We should not expect ourselves to make drastic and sudden changes in our well established habits. Small incremental steps are always better than grandiose plans. It is not a simple matter of mustering up the resolve, squinting our eyes, and gritting our teeth.
We often make reference to the fruitless debates about the nature of angels in the middle ages. We hear something like, “how many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” and we scoff at it. However, the ancient understanding of angelic life is neither silly superstition nor an exercise in pedantry.
The Angels Within: Consciousness, Fractals, and Spirals
Advent and Christmas are imbued with the presence of angels. The angel Gabriel’s annunciation to Mary and her beautiful response speak to us through the ages, teaching the inner prayer of Adv…
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December 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM
We often make reference to the fruitless debates about the nature of angels in the middle ages. We hear something like, “how many angels can dance on the head of a pin?” and we scoff at it. However, the ancient understanding of angelic life is neither silly superstition nor an exercise in pedantry.
December 12, 2024 at 2:41 PM
December 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM
In this video I had a wonderful little chat with my dear friend @tototay.bsky.social - a beloved member of our online community. He has recently published a contemporary rendering and commentary on the Gospel of Thomas, charmingly titled Thom’s Gospel.
#NagHammadi #GnosticGospels #GospelofThomas
#NagHammadi #GnosticGospels #GospelofThomas
Thom’s Gospel: A Contemporary Rendering of the Gospel of Thomas
The Nag Hammadi library, discovered in Egypt in 1945, was a major revelation in our understanding of early Christian history, theology, and practice. This large collection of texts mostly otherwise…
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December 8, 2024 at 3:37 PM
In this video I had a wonderful little chat with my dear friend @tototay.bsky.social - a beloved member of our online community. He has recently published a contemporary rendering and commentary on the Gospel of Thomas, charmingly titled Thom’s Gospel.
#NagHammadi #GnosticGospels #GospelofThomas
#NagHammadi #GnosticGospels #GospelofThomas
Mary Magdalene is there with Jesus at the crucifixion and she is the first to see him after the resurrection. So then, why is so little said about her in the bible and why is even that usually omitted from lessons on the life and teachings of Jesus?
What Do We Know About Mary Magdalene?
Mary Magdalene is one of the most mysterious figures in the bible. In the canonical gospel stories she is clearly presented as being close to Jesus. She is there with him at the crucifixion and she…
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December 2, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Mary Magdalene is there with Jesus at the crucifixion and she is the first to see him after the resurrection. So then, why is so little said about her in the bible and why is even that usually omitted from lessons on the life and teachings of Jesus?
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM
December 2, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Sit on a rock under a tree and wait until you hear his voice. He will invite you to follow him as he leaps across the hills, always just beyond your reach, waiting for you to notice him smiling mischievously behind the veil of your outer senses.
#Contemplation #Symbolism #Origen #SongOfSongs
#Contemplation #Symbolism #Origen #SongOfSongs
The Stag’s Keen Sight: Origen, Rhygyfarch, and the Song of Songs
The last little while I have been exploring a triad of symbols in the life of Saint David (Dewi) written by Rhygyfarch in the 11th century. The three symbols are a honeycomb, fish, and stag. For Rh…
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December 1, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Sit on a rock under a tree and wait until you hear his voice. He will invite you to follow him as he leaps across the hills, always just beyond your reach, waiting for you to notice him smiling mischievously behind the veil of your outer senses.
#Contemplation #Symbolism #Origen #SongOfSongs
#Contemplation #Symbolism #Origen #SongOfSongs
