Select any one of the characters in Ushpizin and illustrate the character's movements through – Chosen, Blessed, Broken, Given.
Characters of note are Moshe Bellange, Malli, Scorpio, and Yussef.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Entry Six, Semester Two, Journal Six - Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
On Meaning, assignment due Monday, March 14, 2011
Please answer the following questions (2-3 complete sentences) on the conclusion ('Given,' 'Living as the Beloved,' and 'Epilogue' of Life of the Beloved.
1.
"Our humanity comes to its fullest bloom in giving"(Beloved, 106). What are some ways, in your life, you give?
2.
In the world, many times, with what does happiness have to do?
3.
On page 132, Nouwen illuminates us in terms of the world, our source, and true living. Take a look at this vision. Are we able to articulate this understanding to one another, in our own words? Please state in your own words.
4.
Nouwen writes, "Living the spiritual life means living as one unified reality." What is the unified reality Nouwen describes. Please, in your own words, help illustrate this reality.
5.
In the Epilogue, Nouwen asks, "Is there anything in our world that we can call 'sacred'? Is there? Share a list of "things" you consider 'sacred'.
(Sacred - worthy of veneration; holy-entitled to reverence or respect.)
1.
"Our humanity comes to its fullest bloom in giving"(Beloved, 106). What are some ways, in your life, you give?
2.
In the world, many times, with what does happiness have to do?
3.
On page 132, Nouwen illuminates us in terms of the world, our source, and true living. Take a look at this vision. Are we able to articulate this understanding to one another, in our own words? Please state in your own words.
4.
Nouwen writes, "Living the spiritual life means living as one unified reality." What is the unified reality Nouwen describes. Please, in your own words, help illustrate this reality.
5.
In the Epilogue, Nouwen asks, "Is there anything in our world that we can call 'sacred'? Is there? Share a list of "things" you consider 'sacred'.
(Sacred - worthy of veneration; holy-entitled to reverence or respect.)
Entry Five, Semester Two, Journal Five - Monday, March 14, 2011
"A happy life is a life lived for others. That truth, however, is usually discovered when we are confronted with our brokenness"(Beloved, 106).
When in your life have you discovered that your own experience of brokenness brought you closer, in relationship, to another person? Tell the story.
When in your life have you discovered that your own experience of brokenness brought you closer, in relationship, to another person? Tell the story.
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