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November 29th is the anniversary of the birth of C.S. Lewis. In his university lectures about the medieval cosmos, Lewis would sometimes refer to his own birthday, saying: ‘Those born under Jupiter are apt to be cheerful and festive, loud-voiced and red-faced’. He would then pause and add, ‘It is obvious under which planet I was born!’ - which always produced a laugh. [ 2,252 more words ]

http://christianthought.hbu.edu/2016/11/19/c-s-lewis-jupiter-and-christmas

C.S. Lewis, Jupiter and Christmas November 29th is the anniversary of the birth of C.S. Lewis. In his university lectures about the medieval cosmos, Lewis would sometimes refer to his own birthday, saying:  ‘Those born under Jupite…

It’s the season of Lent, the time in the church year when Christians prepare for the incomparably great Easter Feast. The forty days of Lent, reflecting Christ’s forty days in the wilderness, are intended to be observed as a kind of askesis, a spiritual training and a moral challenge, undertaken in order to discipline our desires and strengthen our wills, subduing our unruly habits and showing us ‘the one thing needful’. [ 2452 more words. ]

http://christianthought.hbu.edu/2016/03/14/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-sanctuary/

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Sanctuary It’s the season of Lent, the time in the church year when Christians prepare for the incomparably great Easter Feast. The forty days of Lent, reflecting Christ’s forty days in the wilderness, are i…