FACT OF THE DAY: On this day (1/5) in 1945 the ninth installment of (the eventual) The Great Divorce (chapter seven) was published in The Guardian. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “In praying for people one dislikes I find it helpful to remember that one is joining in His prayer for them.” Letter …
Month: January 2015
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 1/4
FACT OF THE DAY: The book Screwtape Proposes a Toast, an essay collection was first published (but now out of print) on this day (1/4) in 1965. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 1/3
FACT OF THE DAY: The essay “Religion and Science” was published in The Coventry Evening Telegraph on this day (1/3) in 1945. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If there were anything outside Nature, and if it interfered – then the events which the scientist expected wouldn’t follow. That would be what we call …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 1/2
FACT OF THE DAY: The paperback edition of Reflections of the Psalms was published on this date (1/2) in 1961. It was first released in 1958. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “No good work is done anywhere without aid from the Father of Lights.” Reflections on the Psalms (Published in paperback in the …
Retrospective: January
The following is part of a revised shorter series reflecting on the life of C.S. Lewis. This is accomplished by summarizing various events or happenings during his lifetime for the month and may include significant events related to him after his death. Each column will remind those already familiar with Lewis why he is so well respected …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 1/1
FACT OF THE DAY: On this day (1/1) in 1931 Lewis began the first “walking tour” with his brother, Warnie. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “There is no use in talking as if forgiveness were easy…For we find that the work of forgiveness has to be done over and over again.” Reflections on …