Articles related to "Altar"
Dedicating Sacred Space at Home
Creating sacred space in the home is vital for those who practise the myriad forms of Paganism, and can be as festive or as low-key as desired.
sacred space • building a pagan altar • altar adornments • holiday decorations • inspirational art
Creating sacred space in the home is vital for those who practise the myriad forms of Paganism, and can be as festive or as low-key as desired.
sacred space • building a pagan altar • altar adornments • holiday decorations • inspirational art
Sacred Spaces
Regardless of your religious persuasion or dogma, altars can serve as a tool to keep us connected with the spiritual as well as a place of honor, rite and remembrance.
creating an altar • altars • sacred spaces • spiritual living • incorporating the spiritual
Regardless of your religious persuasion or dogma, altars can serve as a tool to keep us connected with the spiritual as well as a place of honor, rite and remembrance.
creating an altar • altars • sacred spaces • spiritual living • incorporating the spiritual
Ancestor Altars for Samhain
Pagans often look back to respect their elders and ancestors at Samhain. A popular way of doing this is with an ancestor altar.
samhain • halloween • halloween altar • samhain altar • pagan altars
Pagans often look back to respect their elders and ancestors at Samhain. A popular way of doing this is with an ancestor altar.
samhain • halloween • halloween altar • samhain altar • pagan altars
Sacred Cloth on Altars and in Communion
Altar and communion cloths
altar • communion • eucharist • cloth • sacred
Altar and communion cloths
altar • communion • eucharist • cloth • sacred
Part IV - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Carolingian Monastic Reform and The <i>Plan</i> of St. Gall: Part II - The <i>Plan</i>
Plan of St. Gall, monasticism, altars, Centula, Carolingian, church architecture, dimensions, catholic, liturgy, iconography, medieval, middle ages, Leonidas
plan of st. gall • monasticism • altars • centula • carolingian
Plan of St. Gall, monasticism, altars, Centula, Carolingian, church architecture, dimensions, catholic, liturgy, iconography, medieval, middle ages, Leonidas
plan of st. gall • monasticism • altars • centula • carolingian
Lutheran Architecture: How a Building Reflects Theology
A look at the architecture and layout of a Lutheran church and how that architecture and layout reflects Lutheran teaching and doctrine.
layout • design • theology • lutheranism
A look at the architecture and layout of a Lutheran church and how that architecture and layout reflects Lutheran teaching and doctrine.
layout • design • theology • lutheranism
Marble in Westminster Cathedral
Westminster Cathedral is decorated with marble from all over the world, possibly as many as 126 different types in almost as many different colours.
st george • john francis bentley • eric gill • stations of the cross • santa sophia
Westminster Cathedral is decorated with marble from all over the world, possibly as many as 126 different types in almost as many different colours.
st george • john francis bentley • eric gill • stations of the cross • santa sophia
Scott Riggan
There is a subtle difference between a Christian music artist and a true worshipper. It's a heart thing, and it's all over Scott Riggan's new "Bring Glory."
scott riggan • bring glory • christian worship music • lift • i live to praise you
There is a subtle difference between a Christian music artist and a true worshipper. It's a heart thing, and it's all over Scott Riggan's new "Bring Glory."
scott riggan • bring glory • christian worship music • lift • i live to praise you
'The Magical Household' by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington
A review of a book by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington, 'The Magical Household'.
magic • house • hearth • lore • magick
A review of a book by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington, 'The Magical Household'.
magic • house • hearth • lore • magick
Part I - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part II - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part III - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
French Wine Festivals in Alsace
One of the most popular wine routes in France is the "Route des Vins" in the Alsace, a region representing the best of Germany and France in its cuisine and customs.
wine festivals france • alsace wine route • wine tasting alsace • german riesling gewurztraminer • colmar isenheim altar
One of the most popular wine routes in France is the "Route des Vins" in the Alsace, a region representing the best of Germany and France in its cuisine and customs.
wine festivals france • alsace wine route • wine tasting alsace • german riesling gewurztraminer • colmar isenheim altar
Magickal Pagan Power Tools
Knife becomes athame or bolline; broom, besom, while other items keep their common names. Each tool has a specific practical purpose for Wiccans, Druids and others.
pagan power tools • witchcraft tools • witches’ tools • wiccan tools • druid tools
Knife becomes athame or bolline; broom, besom, while other items keep their common names. Each tool has a specific practical purpose for Wiccans, Druids and others.
pagan power tools • witchcraft tools • witches’ tools • wiccan tools • druid tools
The Book of Common Prayer - Part II
Continuing in the series, this article focuses on the central worship service of Anglicans, the Holy Eucharist. A brief explanation is given regarding the two versions of the services, Rite I and Rite II.
book of common prayer • anglican • episcopal • anglican communion • ecusa
Continuing in the series, this article focuses on the central worship service of Anglicans, the Holy Eucharist. A brief explanation is given regarding the two versions of the services, Rite I and Rite II.
book of common prayer • anglican • episcopal • anglican communion • ecusa
Touring Milan’s Gothic Duomo
Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints
touring milan’s gothic duomo • world’s third largest christian church • walking tour piazza duomo • milan cathedral roof • flamboyant gothic masterpiece
Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints
touring milan’s gothic duomo • world’s third largest christian church • walking tour piazza duomo • milan cathedral roof • flamboyant gothic masterpiece
Orthodox Christian Iconography
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
Flemish Artist Jan van Eyck
Before he became famous and was lured to Burgundy by Philip the Good, Jan van Eyck, who perfected the new oil painting medium, was hired by John III the Pitiless.
jan van eyck • flemish painter • adoration lamb • altar ghent • painting egg tempera
Before he became famous and was lured to Burgundy by Philip the Good, Jan van Eyck, who perfected the new oil painting medium, was hired by John III the Pitiless.
jan van eyck • flemish painter • adoration lamb • altar ghent • painting egg tempera
What is Outsider Art?
How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream
folk art • outsider art • what is outsider art • james hampton • altar
How is Outsider Art different from Folk Art? Why is it Important? From prisons, to mental institutions, to rural areas, Outsider artists often live outside the mainstream
folk art • outsider art • what is outsider art • james hampton • altar
Volcanoes in Ecuador, S. America
The "Avenue of the Volcanoes", named by Alexander von Humboldt during his 1802 expedition to Ecuador, stretches along the northern spine of the Andes.
volcanoes ecuador • avenue of volcanoes • mountain climbing • tungurahua • chimborazo
The "Avenue of the Volcanoes", named by Alexander von Humboldt during his 1802 expedition to Ecuador, stretches along the northern spine of the Andes.
volcanoes ecuador • avenue of volcanoes • mountain climbing • tungurahua • chimborazo
Mosaics at Westminster Cathedral
The mosaic decoration of the Cathedral started by Robert Anning Bell and Robert Weir Schultz has been continued by Boris Anrep, Christopher Hobbs and Justin Vulliamy.
westminster cathedral • york minster • great west window • tree of life • lamb of god
The mosaic decoration of the Cathedral started by Robert Anning Bell and Robert Weir Schultz has been continued by Boris Anrep, Christopher Hobbs and Justin Vulliamy.
westminster cathedral • york minster • great west window • tree of life • lamb of god
Travel to Luxembourg’s Villages
St. Maruice Benedictine Abbey,St. Willibrod Basilica and Loretto Chapel are among Gutland region highlights in Luxembourg.
clervaux • edward streichen • benedictine abbeys • heinersheid • sure valley
St. Maruice Benedictine Abbey,St. Willibrod Basilica and Loretto Chapel are among Gutland region highlights in Luxembourg.
clervaux • edward streichen • benedictine abbeys • heinersheid • sure valley
"The Days of the Dead"
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
Teaching Worship Bible Crafts
Here are a few crafts that can be used when you are teaching children about worship. They are not difficult to make and require few materials with little preparation.
bible • crafts • bible crafts for kids • teaching about worship • scroll
Here are a few crafts that can be used when you are teaching children about worship. They are not difficult to make and require few materials with little preparation.
bible • crafts • bible crafts for kids • teaching about worship • scroll
"Thank you for Giving to the Lord"
Whether melting hearts with gorgeous ballads, or kicking up dust with a little rock 'n roll, Ray Boltz is still doing what he has always done best: taking the love of God to real people . . . in the real world.
ray boltz • thank you for giving to the lord • review
Whether melting hearts with gorgeous ballads, or kicking up dust with a little rock 'n roll, Ray Boltz is still doing what he has always done best: taking the love of God to real people . . . in the real world.
ray boltz • thank you for giving to the lord • review
Devotions to the Crucifix: The Visions of 14th c. Women
This article presents a brief discussion of 14th century crucifixion imagery, particularly in the visions of Dominican nuns. Citations are, as always, available by request.
mysticism • visions • dominican nuns • crucifixion • passion
This article presents a brief discussion of 14th century crucifixion imagery, particularly in the visions of Dominican nuns. Citations are, as always, available by request.
mysticism • visions • dominican nuns • crucifixion • passion
E-Mail: Why is Christ Still on the Cross in Catholicism?
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
crucifix • cross • jesus christ • protestant • roman catholic church
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
crucifix • cross • jesus christ • protestant • roman catholic church
Halloween, a Pagan Celebration
This Sabbat is also called Feast of the Dead, Feast of Apples, November Eve, All Hallows Eve, La Samon and Hallows. Some celebrate it as the beginning of the New Year.
halloween • pagan celebration • samhain • festival of the third and final harvest • solar sabbatm
This Sabbat is also called Feast of the Dead, Feast of Apples, November Eve, All Hallows Eve, La Samon and Hallows. Some celebrate it as the beginning of the New Year.
halloween • pagan celebration • samhain • festival of the third and final harvest • solar sabbatm
Healing Circles
A short description and a ritual on Healing Circles.
magickal circles • healing • witch • pagan • casting
A short description and a ritual on Healing Circles.
magickal circles • healing • witch • pagan • casting
Pagan May Day Festival - Beltane
This Greater Sabbat, sometimes mistakenly called Roodmas, a non-Pagan holiday, features flowers, the Maypole and its own special foods. Celebrate and enjoy the recipes.
beltane • pagan may day celebration • greater sabbat • pagan fire festival • may eve
This Greater Sabbat, sometimes mistakenly called Roodmas, a non-Pagan holiday, features flowers, the Maypole and its own special foods. Celebrate and enjoy the recipes.
beltane • pagan may day celebration • greater sabbat • pagan fire festival • may eve
ELSA History--Bibliography and Timeline
Bibliography and Timeline of ELSA history. See the three previous installments for the in-depth history of ELSA.
lutheran • australia • fellowship • growth • service
Bibliography and Timeline of ELSA history. See the three previous installments for the in-depth history of ELSA.
lutheran • australia • fellowship • growth • service
Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Cathedral, a working cathedral sits in Leicester's busy city centre on 1600 year old ruins of Ratae (Leicester).
cathedrals • archbishop • bishop • history • st. martin
Leicester Cathedral, a working cathedral sits in Leicester's busy city centre on 1600 year old ruins of Ratae (Leicester).
cathedrals • archbishop • bishop • history • st. martin
Carolingian Monastic Reform and the Plan of St. Gall: Part I, <i>The Reform</i>
monasticism, art, Plan, St. Gall, Benedict, Aniane, Catholic, history, Charlemagne, Louis the pious
monasticism • art • plan • st. gall • benedict
monasticism, art, Plan, St. Gall, Benedict, Aniane, Catholic, history, Charlemagne, Louis the pious
monasticism • art • plan • st. gall • benedict
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Just a couple of hours from Prague, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cesky Krumlov is a town well-known for its castle, beer, and unique jewelry.
cesky krumlov • bohemian towns • czech countryside • unesco world heritage sites • day trips from prague
Just a couple of hours from Prague, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cesky Krumlov is a town well-known for its castle, beer, and unique jewelry.
cesky krumlov • bohemian towns • czech countryside • unesco world heritage sites • day trips from prague
Durham Cathedral, Northumberland England
Dominating the skyline of the city of Durham in the northeast of Britain, this historic church is considered a masterpiece of Norman and Romanesque architecture.
durham cathedral northumberland england • europe best preserved norman architecture • norman romanesque architecture • history benedictine monks lindisfarne vikings • st cuthbert venerable bede shrine
Dominating the skyline of the city of Durham in the northeast of Britain, this historic church is considered a masterpiece of Norman and Romanesque architecture.
durham cathedral northumberland england • europe best preserved norman architecture • norman romanesque architecture • history benedictine monks lindisfarne vikings • st cuthbert venerable bede shrine
Jami Smith Interview
Jami Smith is passionate about seeing God get His due, and she wants desperately to avoid taking even a moment of His glory.
jami smith • bravo god • hope of all the earth • world changers • passion 06
Jami Smith is passionate about seeing God get His due, and she wants desperately to avoid taking even a moment of His glory.
jami smith • bravo god • hope of all the earth • world changers • passion 06
Women's Words of Wisdom
Women's speeches and quotes honoring Women's History month
women's history month • gifts of speech • women's words of wisdom • women's speeches • louise otto
Women's speeches and quotes honoring Women's History month
women's history month • gifts of speech • women's words of wisdom • women's speeches • louise otto
Ancient Shinto Shrines
What were the shrines that the Japanese people erected to support their animist Shinto beliefs in the ancient past?
animist beliefs • japanese ancient religious thought • japan before buddhism • japanese shrines • miya ancient shrines
What were the shrines that the Japanese people erected to support their animist Shinto beliefs in the ancient past?
animist beliefs • japanese ancient religious thought • japan before buddhism • japanese shrines • miya ancient shrines
Compulsive Personality
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Copenhagen's Bredgade Street
Starting at Kungens Nytorv and ending at the 17th century Citadel, Bredgade Street in the Frederiksstad district offers visitors history, design, shopping, and dining.
bredgade • copenhagen • danish • design • amalienborg palace
Starting at Kungens Nytorv and ending at the 17th century Citadel, Bredgade Street in the Frederiksstad district offers visitors history, design, shopping, and dining.
bredgade • copenhagen • danish • design • amalienborg palace
Externsteine, Teutoburger Wald
These natural rock outcrops are a remarkable sight. in Northwestern Germany near Detmold. The sandstone pillars rise from an otherwise unrocky landscape.
externsteine • germany natural rock formations • sandstone pillars • german monastery • solstice alignment
These natural rock outcrops are a remarkable sight. in Northwestern Germany near Detmold. The sandstone pillars rise from an otherwise unrocky landscape.
externsteine • germany natural rock formations • sandstone pillars • german monastery • solstice alignment
For Primary School Kids: You're History Mate
Targeting a primary school-aged audience, Paul Stafford has brought together a collection of stories about 200 years of Australian characters and misfits.
you’re history mate • personalities from australian history • paul stafford • reluctant readers • primary school
Targeting a primary school-aged audience, Paul Stafford has brought together a collection of stories about 200 years of Australian characters and misfits.
you’re history mate • personalities from australian history • paul stafford • reluctant readers • primary school
La Virgen de Suyapa, Honduras
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.
virgen de suyapa • patron saint of honduras • patron saint of central america • honduran festivals • saint day celebrations
Medieval Outlaw Heroes of Scotland
This week's outlaws, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, come from late 13th and early 14th century Scotland.
william wallace • robert the bruce • battle of stirling bridge • bannockburn • comyn
This week's outlaws, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, come from late 13th and early 14th century Scotland.
william wallace • robert the bruce • battle of stirling bridge • bannockburn • comyn
Movies and Ritual
The design of the movie theater and the church comes from a common root.
theater • ritual • perspective
The design of the movie theater and the church comes from a common root.
theater • ritual • perspective
The Catholic Mass...Revealed!
A review of a new multimedia package on the Catholic Mass.
mass • catholic • priest • spiritual • jesus
A review of a new multimedia package on the Catholic Mass.
mass • catholic • priest • spiritual • jesus
The Meaning of the Pentacle
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
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