Oh and you're a Pisces too, and our birhday-suns are in conjunction, no more than three days apart, perhpas this is part of what makes me go through all your videos (close to the finish ATM) !!!
Anyway, Brother DSR (from Wien, around the corner here) with this gratefulness approach seems to be an interesting way of putting San Juan de la Cruz's "loving gaze" or otherwise simply a quiet "faith" - which, BTW, appears also to be te centerpiece of Bernadette Robert's simple yet profound path.
Congratulations! You look fantastic. Monastic life seems to agree with you.
I just made a secular pilgrimage to Rome for the 410th anniversary of the auto da fe of Giordano Bruno (don't know if you can use that term for a burning at the stake that wasn't done in Spain or Portugal)...Do you find it odd that the Catholic church has never given a TRUE apology for the savage burning of Bruno on 17 February 1600?
Answer my question if you feel like it. I know your response would be your opinion.
@2bsirius: What would a "true" apology for Giordano Bruno's burning sound like? John Paul II made some gestures in the right direction. But would an apology truly compensate for that and other abuses? Power corrupts, & insofar as the Catholic Church (my faith community) clings to power, corruption will happen. Corruptio optimi pessima: the corruption of the good is the worst kind of corruption. But I believe in the Holy Spirit, "our true Mother" as St. Ephrem said. She brings the new creation.
I would like to see the same courtesy given to Bruno which Galileo received from the church. That would seem little enough since Bruno was burned alive and Galileo [a tired sick old man] was only forced to endure house arrest during his last years.
As I said, I know you are in no way responsible for what I consider the unforgivable arrogance of the official Vatican position concerning Bruno's torture and murder.
Ive been thinking some about saying "thanks" with no real feelings of gratitude. I found myself saying it many times throughout the day just for its usefulness so that its become a kind of empty social gesture. Thats a shame because greatfullness is GREAT!
Oh and you're a Pisces too, and our birhday-suns are in conjunction, no more than three days apart, perhpas this is part of what makes me go through all your videos (close to the finish ATM) !!!
Anyway, Brother DSR (from Wien, around the corner here) with this gratefulness approach seems to be an interesting way of putting San Juan de la Cruz's "loving gaze" or otherwise simply a quiet "faith" - which, BTW, appears also to be te centerpiece of Bernadette Robert's simple yet profound path.
LooksAeterna 1 year ago
A belated happy birthday to you!
SkepticalThought 1 year ago
I was going to make a video Thomas. But have been very busy. Hope all is well with you... and many more. Happy B-Day abet late.
astrotometry 2 years ago
Many happy returns, Thomas.
amounderness 2 years ago
Happy birthday!!
thejimshow4000 2 years ago
Happy Birthday sir
anthonyharmon 2 years ago
Happy Birthday :D
gettingmygrooveback4 2 years ago
I wish you many more birthdays, Thomas, and many more productive walks with the iPod on shuffle.
stcasey 2 years ago
Wow. Happy Anniversary of your Birth. I wish you many more. This is such a lovely video. All best to you
Professoranton 2 years ago
You're obviously doing something right there Thomas. Best wishes for the next 70
conferencereport 2 years ago
Happy Birthday Thomas!
Salmocymraeg 2 years ago
Wonderful to see you so joyous on your birthday, Thomas!
0ThouArtThat0 2 years ago
Congratulations! You look fantastic. Monastic life seems to agree with you.
I just made a secular pilgrimage to Rome for the 410th anniversary of the auto da fe of Giordano Bruno (don't know if you can use that term for a burning at the stake that wasn't done in Spain or Portugal)...Do you find it odd that the Catholic church has never given a TRUE apology for the savage burning of Bruno on 17 February 1600?
Answer my question if you feel like it. I know your response would be your opinion.
2bsirius 2 years ago
Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
2bsirius 2 years ago
And thanks for your wishes - peace and blessings to you!
thomasmatus 2 years ago
@2bsirius: What would a "true" apology for Giordano Bruno's burning sound like? John Paul II made some gestures in the right direction. But would an apology truly compensate for that and other abuses? Power corrupts, & insofar as the Catholic Church (my faith community) clings to power, corruption will happen. Corruptio optimi pessima: the corruption of the good is the worst kind of corruption. But I believe in the Holy Spirit, "our true Mother" as St. Ephrem said. She brings the new creation.
thomasmatus 2 years ago
I would like to see the same courtesy given to Bruno which Galileo received from the church. That would seem little enough since Bruno was burned alive and Galileo [a tired sick old man] was only forced to endure house arrest during his last years.
As I said, I know you are in no way responsible for what I consider the unforgivable arrogance of the official Vatican position concerning Bruno's torture and murder.
Sorry I sound so angry about this.
2bsirius 2 years ago
Happy Birthday Thomas, I really enjoy your videos!
Internalexpansion 2 years ago
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you look wonderful
much honor
f417h 2 years ago
Beautiful message! Gratitude completely changes our experience, and what a beautiful mind to cultivate!
Happy Birthday and thank you for this video! :)
GeraldP1983 2 years ago
Happy birthday!
Much love sent to you and your loved ones!
WAHsu 2 years ago
Happy birthday! Come around more often, won't you? I really enjoy your videos.
silversoul7 2 years ago
Happy Birthday Thomas!!
DANanINHABITANT 2 years ago
Ive been thinking some about saying "thanks" with no real feelings of gratitude. I found myself saying it many times throughout the day just for its usefulness so that its become a kind of empty social gesture. Thats a shame because greatfullness is GREAT!
DANanINHABITANT 2 years ago
Buno Compleano Thomas...gentle hugz
chasermartinsyde 2 years ago
Happy Birthday Thomas!!!
I agree with baller1069.
Every time you talk about Berkley It almost like I can picture myself at the bookstore . Peace.
Hybrid5226 2 years ago
Hey Thomas! Happy birthday!
thepathlesspath 2 years ago
I wish you would make more videos.
Peace and Love
baller1069 2 years ago