In a sermon a couple weeks ago, I quoted from C.S. Lewis' essay "The Weight of Glory":
"Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself," he says, "your neighbour is the holiest object presented to your senses".
I've returned again and again to this quote over the last few weeks, and finally decide to share the entire work with you all. The text is actually from a sermon Lewis gave on June 8th, 1941, and in it Lewis discusses what God is calling us toward, and how that call transforms us, our relationships, and our communities. He talks about virtue, desire, and consummation - all while looking toward the question of what is means that God is pleased in us.
The Lesson for this sermon is from Revelation chapter 2: (26)"And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: (28) And I will give him the morning star."
I hope you have time to enjoy this special presentation of "The Weight of Glory", by C.S. Lewis!
For more information about Lewis's original sermon please check out:
"75 Years Ago Tonight", and
"The Weight of Glory: C.S. Lewis's Remarkable (and Surprising) Sermon"
