The Selfish Giant This children story by Oscar Wilde is wonderful for many reasons. Those who grew up in the seventies and watch TV will remember it was played every Christmas. It the story of a Giant who learns the value of community. he is redeemed when he helps a child, smaller then all the others, and unable to climb a tree. He later discovers that the child was the risen Christ.
I am a fairly random poster but I be sure to visit (lurk) every day. I have been a member for several years and have seen people come and go.
I love Wondercafe! The diversity of people/experiences/viewpoints. The thoughtful and engaging discussions. The silly, lighthearted play. Even the controversy, heated debate and trolling. I see this forum as a microcosm of society. We are accepted (mostly) as we are and for what we have to offer. This is truly a COMMUNITY. It is the only (church-ish) community I belong to.
This is one short chapter of the 'The Conversion Experience' by Donald Gelpi for anyone interested in Lonergan's multi-dimensional understanding of conversion (moral, affective, intellectual, & religious).
It is a free Google Preview. Although pages 27-31 are not included in this preview (to motivate you to buy the book), don't panic! It's intelligible and worth reading even without those pages.
