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There are those who claim that design and shaping is art. If it is, then the art is to seduce. To seduce to sit on an impractical and uncomfortable chair purely because it looks nice. Thus, by now, all household appliances and furnishings have become "art
The politician's ideals come true; in his political career he completely undressed care, in his old age he was no longer undressed. A variation on Kierkegaard aphorism:
In a low-lying place by the sea was the idyllic and prosperous village. The villagers were well off and enjoyed themselves with bread and games. Until one day dark
In a previous blog I wrote about acting ethically; today I come to the conclusion that it should be (at least) part of a diptych. Earlier, I ran into legalism;
A discussion in the workplace: 'Shouldn't our decisions include ethical considerations much more often?' A colleague indicates that acting in accordance with the law is also ethical
At my workplace¹ the manager has come up with something new: the fruit basket. 'In the interest of the overall well-being of the individual employee,' read the
Whispering talk Very loud laughter Letting go of work Stiff with stress Tying times Go by Finding hearts That are free Detached from time Detached from place No goodbyes No rush
Chesterton is known for his lively and engaging writing style, presenting complex ideas in an understandable and appealing way. "The Catholic Church and Conversion" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the process of conversion or who wants to learn more about Chesterton's own spiritual journey.
"The Thing" is often seen as a sequel to Chesterton's earlier book "Orthodoxy," in which he laid out his philosophical and theological ideas. In "The Thing," he elaborates on the practical and institutional aspects of his faith and explains why he thinks Catholicism is the most reasonable and satisfactory form of Christianity.
This book collects a number of philosophical contributions by Emanuel Rutten resulting in a handy and readable collection of essays with which you can - together with the author - look at the Christian faith with philosophical depth.
This book is about dealing with temptations, breaking patterns and being focused on God. How sneaky temptations can be, how comprehensive and dangerous, is discussed using the theme of sex addiction.
A richly illustrated read-along book with a serious subject in light-hearted and sometimes funny narration. Especially suitable for families in which one of the parents is receiving psychological help and is temporarily unable to stay at home.