The creation and separation of light and dark comes up in the myths of creation or cosmogony—from kosmos, meaning “order,” and genesis, meaning “birth.” ...

(“Creation began in the dark. . . . Creation is God’s work done in holy darkness.”) We need more of this in the church. 6) Embrace the fact that liturgical images exist in tension with one another.

FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL, light has been a crucial part of all religious rituals. Candles, fire, lights and awe for the sun and stars permeate all spiritual paths. We speak of people shining with the ...

The creation and separation of light and dark comes up in the myths of creation or cosmogony—from kosmos, meaning “order,” and genesis, meaning “birth.” ...