Ah yes, the Upper Room distinction, given at line 8.
I have been giving particular note to this because of someone we revere who gives Pentecost a due noting on that very day. Yet, did Petrarch know how severe it would become? This is interesting.
In today's theater, the lines are very much blurred. What was once seen as distinct in the separation of above and below, which Petrarch duly acknowledges, is now seen as having nothing of any meaning other than, "either/or"; "do or don't", or maybe even, "this is it".
Have we lost the parameters of the configuration of the Upper Room on Whitsunday? I always have to thank Max, who brings it along.
diaphanous \dye-AF-uh-nus\ adjective. 1 : characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through. 2 : characterized by extreme delicacy of form : ethereal. 3 : insubstantial, vague
Merriam-Webster defines what can also be called, "Transparent Consciousness", and isn't that what the Disciples experienced that day? The founding of the Church of Jerusalem, as well as being scattered to the nations of the world in order to impart the Gospel that had been realized when Christ walked among them for three years. The Prophets had foretold of a millennial period of a thousand years of peace and prosperity. Yet, Christ could only endure the human body for three years. He died and was Risen, but Jesus continued on with the Apostleship by accompanying Thomas into India and Kashmir.
Thanks for acknowledging this remark, Tobi. We need to keep the focus on what the lotus flowers mean for Pentecost. Lots of goodwill and effort with concentrated zeal.
Ah yes, the Upper Room distinction, given at line 8.
I have been giving particular note to this because of someone we revere who gives Pentecost a due noting on that very day. Yet, did Petrarch know how severe it would become? This is interesting.
In today's theater, the lines are very much blurred. What was once seen as distinct in the separation of above and below, which Petrarch duly acknowledges, is now seen as having nothing of any meaning other than, "either/or"; "do or don't", or maybe even, "this is it".
Have we lost the parameters of the configuration of the Upper Room on Whitsunday? I always have to thank Max, who brings it along.
I especially like this line:
"and speech was made diaphanous to mind"
diaphanous \dye-AF-uh-nus\ adjective. 1 : characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through. 2 : characterized by extreme delicacy of form : ethereal. 3 : insubstantial, vague
Merriam-Webster defines what can also be called, "Transparent Consciousness", and isn't that what the Disciples experienced that day? The founding of the Church of Jerusalem, as well as being scattered to the nations of the world in order to impart the Gospel that had been realized when Christ walked among them for three years. The Prophets had foretold of a millennial period of a thousand years of peace and prosperity. Yet, Christ could only endure the human body for three years. He died and was Risen, but Jesus continued on with the Apostleship by accompanying Thomas into India and Kashmir.
Thanks for acknowledging this remark, Tobi. We need to keep the focus on what the lotus flowers mean for Pentecost. Lots of goodwill and effort with concentrated zeal.