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It’s not unusual for vacationers in Europe to say at some point, “I’m tired of seeing churches.” And it’s true, Europe has lots of churches, especially church buildings that are considered “historic” and “must see.” On our recent trip to France, we certainly saw our share of churches, including one of the most visited tourist sites in all...
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I often focus on the writing of another person. It’s not because I’m lazy or uncreative. Rather, it’s for two reasons. One, I want to acknowledge people who I think are saying important and helpful things. Second, I want you to know that there are lo...
I recently came across a powerful essay on the state of our country. It was not explicitly a religious or spiritual piece, so I was startled when the writer took this turn in his conclusion.
“Few would deny that there’s a palpable and growing fear and anger in our country...
I want to return to one experience of my recent France trip that I mentioned in last week’s post. As I said, I had been unaware until just recently of the extent of ancient Roman colonization in southern France. Basically, all the physical aspects of Roman civilization can be found there. In addition to the enormous Pont du Ga...
I’ve just returned from a two-week trip to France. Hence, the lack of a post last week and the delay this week. While it’s fresh in my mind, I thought I would share some reflections on the experience beyond the usual travelog narrative.
History and the past
France, like all of Europe, overflow...