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1. HOME PAGE: Slide Show / About This Blog
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/
(Technical difficulties with the slide show at the moment. If the screen above is blurry, simply click on the screen and the slide show should appear.)
2. MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-spiritual-journey.html
3. MY PRIEST: TSEBATE GEBREMARIAM
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-priest-tsebate-gebre-mariam.html
4. ORTHODOXY and PROTESTANTISM
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/07/orthodoxy-and-protestantism.html
5. SPIRITUAL WARFARE
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/08/spiritual-warfare.html
6. A PORTRAIT of the GOSPEL
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/05/portrait-of-gospel-7-2010-as-i-watch-my.html
7. PEACE and LIFE
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/07/peace-and-life.html
8. THE BLESSEDNESS of SUFFERING
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/07/blessedness-of-suffering.html
9. ETHIOPIA
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/08/ethiopia.html
10. ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX ICONS
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/08/ethiopian-orthodox-icons.html
11. WISDOM of the HOLY FATHERS
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/05/wisdom-of-holy-fathers.html
12. THE SACRED REVOLUTION
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/10/sacred-revolution.html
13. THE CHRISTIAN MYSTIC
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2011/01/christian-mystic.html
14. THE STRUGGLE ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2009/01/struggle-according-to-spirit-posted.html
15. HOSANNA MARYAM: MEMORY ETERNAL!
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/11/hosanna-maryam-memory-eternal.html
16. "JESUS LOVES ME" by Welete Menfes Kidus (Adayah Wood)
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2010/10/jesus-loves-me-by-welete-menfes-kidus.html
17. PHOTOS and PICTURES
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2009/09/photos-and-pictures.html
18. TRUTH and REALITY
http://mysteryandmeaning.blogspot.com/2008/11/truth-and-reality.html

All posts on this blog are intended to stimulate discussion and insights that generally revolve around the topics of my upcoming book,

MYSTERY and MEANING
Christian Philosophy 
& 
Orthodox Meditations


by
Gebre Menfes Kidus

Here is a description of my book, from the back cover:

"True religion is the discovery and fulfillment of the meaning of life through the acceptance of divine mystery. The God who created us is infinitely transcendent, yet by ineffable grace He reveals Himself to mortal human beings.

We catch glimpses of God through His universal creation. We glean a partial knowledge of God through His universal laws. We hear the voice of God speaking through our consciences. And we feel His omnipresent existence through human expressions of love, mercy, justice, and compassion.

Yet in spite of these things, God is still holy mystery. He is not a riddle to be solved, but an Infinite reality to be worshiped and adored. And with humble hearts, human beings can experience the Lord of creation in mystical depth. For through the simple but sublime message of the Gospel, God has made it possible for finite human creatures to enter into His eternal embrace. By the power of the Cross, we can indeed know Him Who surpasses all knowing."

[From the Introduction]

Mystery and Meaning is a compilation of inspirational quotes, mystical prose, and philosophical polemics from the mind and heart of Gebre Menfes Kidus ("Servant of the Holy Spirit"). The author’s words provide a unique and valuable perspective on many of the vital religious, social, and moral issues of our time. Gebre Menfes Kidus balances contemplative reflections with impassioned argument, leaving the reader both challenged and inspired. Herein is edification for the philosopher, the theologian, the spiritual seeker, and the lay Christian.

The author addresses a variety of topics, such as:

+ Orthodox Theology

+ Spiritual Warfare

+ Mysticism

+ Social Justice
+ Metaphysics
+ Christian Pacifism

+ Biblical Commentary

+ Human Rights

+ The Teachings of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

Gebre Menfes Kidus and his wife, Christi (Amete), have three children: Noah (Wolde), Zion (Haile), and Adayah (Wolete). They are members of St. Gabriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

I will also be posting many of  the thoughts and opinions that frequently emanate from my mind and heart. This blog will additionally include quotations from the Saints and Fathers of the Church, all in an effort to promote Peace, Life, and the Orthodox Christian Faith. Discussion and debate is strongly encouraged, but please keep all comments positive and respectful in tone.

Besime Ab, WeWolde, WeMenfes Qidus, Ahadu Amlak

In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God

-Amen-

 

Selam,

 

GEBRE MENFES KIDUS

(Servant of the Holy Spirit)