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Kingdom of Heaven, City of God is a series of reflections on the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus, read through the central theme of the Kingdom of God. From the first proclamation of the Kingdom in the Gospels to its fulfilment in Christ’s Passion and Resurrection, this book follows the thread of the Kingdom through the whole of his mission.
Drawing closely on Scripture, these meditations explore how the Kingdom is revealed in parables, in miracles, in acts of mercy, and in the call to repentance and faith. The Kingdom is not presented as an abstract idea, but as a reality made present in Christ, and one which takes shape in the life of the believer.
The reflections also look toward the book of Revelation, where the Kingdom is seen in its fullness — the final vision of the City of God, in which God dwells with his people.
Written in a spirit of prayer and careful reading of the Gospels, this book invites the reader to follow Christ, to understand his message, and to seek the Kingdom he proclaims.
Psalm 13 offers a raw glimpse into a person’s emotional journey – from feelings of abandonment to a renewed trust in God’s mercy. The psalmist feels forgotten and alone, longing for a sense of connection. He wrestles with questions about God’s seeming absence and the triumph of adversaries [ … ]
Psalm 32 is a contemplative poem expressing themes of forgiveness, repentance and blessings that arise from acknowledging one’s sins before the Lord. The psalm reflects on the power of confession and upon the joy found in the assurance of divine pardon [ … ]
In this poem, often titled Whitsunday or The Feast of Pentecost, Herbert reflects on the power and presence of the Holy Spirit as he calls for divine inspiration and renewal. The poem begins with a personal appeal, where the poet speaks directly to the ‘sweet Dove’, a metaphor for the Holy Spirit, asking the Spirit to listen and take residence within him. This opening conveys a desire for a profound inner transformation, as Herbert hopes the Spirit will ‘hatch’ his heart, suggesting a period of nurturing and growth that will ultimately enable him to ‘fly away’ spiritually [ … ]
