XKCD
http://xkcd.com/459/
Now, at first glance, this comic strip may seem blasphemous. (My first impression was that it's hilariously blasphemous, but nonetheless, at least a little blasphemous.) However, on second glance, it has some fascinating Christian lessons in it:
So, allegedly, the Ghostbusters have captured the Holy Ghost. Clearly this is a joke; a Person of the Trinity can't be contained, right? Well...
Christ was inside the womb of his Mother. And he fit. Completely. He who created the universe fit inside a womb.
But can the Holy Ghost be trapped? To such an extent that an archetypical churchman assumes He's beyond recovery?
Christ was killed, and sealed in a tomb. His disciples assumed it would be permanent.
So I can only assume that the Holy Ghost would allow Himself to be betrayed by one of His followers, and be captured with proton beams -- perhaps even proton beams in the form of a Cross, only to trample down containment with containment, and on those in the storage unit, bestowing discorporeal life. Slightly blasphemous? Perhaps. But so was the Incarnation, and so was the Crucifixion. Heretical? Quite likely; please don't take my word here for Truth. I'm merely speculating.
But:
Today, He who holds the whole creation in the hollow of His hand is born of the Virgin.
Today, He who holds the whole creation in the hollow of His hand is born of the Virgin.
Today, He who holds the whole creation in the hollow of His hand is born of the Virgin.
He whom in essence none can touch is wrapped in swaddling clothes as a mortal.
God who in the beginning founded the heavens lies in a manger.
He who rained manna down on the people in the wilderness is fed on milk from His Mother's breast.
He who is the Bridegroom of the Church calls unto Himself the Magi.
The Son of the Virgin accepts their gifts.
We worship thy birth, O Christ.
We worship thy birth, O Christ.
We worship thy birth, O Christ.
Show us also thy divine Epiphany.
Ninth Hour, Christmas Eve
Today, he who hung the Earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.
Today, he who hung the Earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.
Today, he who hung the Earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.
He who is King of the angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heaven in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He who in Jordan set Adam free receives blows upon his face.
The Bridegroom of the Church is transfixed with nails.
The Son of the Virgin is pierced with a spear.
We worship thy Passion, O Christ.
We worship thy Passion, O Christ.
We worship thy Passion, O Christ.
Show us also thy glorious Resurrection.
Ninth Hour, Holy Friday
Now, at first glance, this comic strip may seem blasphemous. (My first impression was that it's hilariously blasphemous, but nonetheless, at least a little blasphemous.) However, on second glance, it has some fascinating Christian lessons in it:
So, allegedly, the Ghostbusters have captured the Holy Ghost. Clearly this is a joke; a Person of the Trinity can't be contained, right? Well...
Christ was inside the womb of his Mother. And he fit. Completely. He who created the universe fit inside a womb.
But can the Holy Ghost be trapped? To such an extent that an archetypical churchman assumes He's beyond recovery?
Christ was killed, and sealed in a tomb. His disciples assumed it would be permanent.
So I can only assume that the Holy Ghost would allow Himself to be betrayed by one of His followers, and be captured with proton beams -- perhaps even proton beams in the form of a Cross, only to trample down containment with containment, and on those in the storage unit, bestowing discorporeal life. Slightly blasphemous? Perhaps. But so was the Incarnation, and so was the Crucifixion. Heretical? Quite likely; please don't take my word here for Truth. I'm merely speculating.
But:
Today, He who holds the whole creation in the hollow of His hand is born of the Virgin.
Today, He who holds the whole creation in the hollow of His hand is born of the Virgin.
Today, He who holds the whole creation in the hollow of His hand is born of the Virgin.
He whom in essence none can touch is wrapped in swaddling clothes as a mortal.
God who in the beginning founded the heavens lies in a manger.
He who rained manna down on the people in the wilderness is fed on milk from His Mother's breast.
He who is the Bridegroom of the Church calls unto Himself the Magi.
The Son of the Virgin accepts their gifts.
We worship thy birth, O Christ.
We worship thy birth, O Christ.
We worship thy birth, O Christ.
Show us also thy divine Epiphany.
Ninth Hour, Christmas Eve
Today, he who hung the Earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.
Today, he who hung the Earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.
Today, he who hung the Earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.
He who is King of the angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heaven in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He who in Jordan set Adam free receives blows upon his face.
The Bridegroom of the Church is transfixed with nails.
The Son of the Virgin is pierced with a spear.
We worship thy Passion, O Christ.
We worship thy Passion, O Christ.
We worship thy Passion, O Christ.
Show us also thy glorious Resurrection.
Ninth Hour, Holy Friday