The Cross, The Resurrection, The Ascension & The Parousia, a blog with music track, by Alan Ewing

 

 

 

 

  The Cross, The Resurrection, The Ascension & The Parousia

 a blog with music by Alan Ewing

 

 

 

 

 

The Cross

 

Grace: an unmerited favour from God, which saves all from themselves, received through supernatural existential within human beings [Karl Rahner, theologian], which, in 21st Century scientific terms, would equate to macro-existentialism which can reach into the micro-existentialism of homo sapient species, all in keeping with Complexity, part of the scientific laws of physics in which the greater transfers energy to the lower.

 

 

 

 

 

The Resurrection, The Ascension & The Parousia 

 

 

 The Resurrection 

                           meets an age of disbelief

Ascension Eternal

                           no war, death, crying, no grief 

                                                      all pain and suffering brought into relief 

 

Hallelujah! Praise!

                           The King of Kings shall reign

                                                     no disease, poverty, or love in vain 

Revelation: The Parousia

                            for well we know The Kingdom is Thine

                                                     Eternity beyond the bonds of time 

'Messiah' song by Aylon [Alan Ewing] click on link blow ...

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Modern Catholicism, a spiritual reflection by Alan Ewing

 

 

 

 

 

 MODERN CATHOLICISM

a spiritual reflection by Alan Ewing

The results of the 2021 UK census revealed that less than half of UK see themselves as Christian. Does that mean attending a stone building once a week? Being part of an exclusive club? Therein lies the challenge for the Followers of The Way. It is not enough to go through the motions of ritual. Hearts and minds have to be reached. How? Young people have a great sense of spiritual realms. Social media is often an outlet. The new generation carry their church around with them. Ironically, this is what Jesus wanted.

A new church must arise. It is so vital that Jesus remains contemporary. He was the ultimate rebel. He turned the world upon its head. Taught values that nobody could see ...still can't. This was permeated by the establishment and it quite obviously made alternative beliefs more conformist. To retain Jesus means reinvention. A realisation that He walks beside us in everything. Not just the good times, though also the times of suffering and angst.  Quite easy when you look at how He lived.

So, yes, Christianity can live on ...though in a new form. A spiritual form, rather than based on buildings and social norms. As though Jesus ever did that! In my own personal life then I have always clung to Him. Always seen Him as Master and Lord. Though I feel that the people that He hung out with were the type of people that I relate to. People who know their faults. People who are liable to drive hippy vans or dress up as punks. Because Love knows no boundaries, and the best human example of that lies in Jesus.

Call it modern Catholicism. Call it what you will. I see it as The Love of God reaching into every corner of life that it can find.  This is the challenge that 'the church' faces.

A.

She-Dentist, a sonnet by Alan Ewing

 SHE-DENTIST

A sonnet by Alan Ewing

 

 

not her; generic photo

Oh my little troubled mind

In the answers I will find

With the She-Dentist

So messed up and down

She will cure my frown

That's the She-Dentist

Oh my little troubled heart

Now I find my part

That's my She-dentist

She is my greatest friend

Keeps my teeth on end

She is my She-Dentist

And so I tell my tale

Her drill makes me wail

 

Though she is my She-Dentist

The Birds, 1963 film by Alfred Hitchcock, a blog by Alan Ewing

 The Birds (1963) Alfred Hitchcock

 

 

Upon seeing it again in recent times I was blown out by how Hitchcock lifted the suspense. As a kid, I would watch it and just think of it about the birds ... nothing else, nothing more.

The suspense goes on for over half of the film. We find ourselves following the archetypal Hitchock Blonde, Tippi Hedren, as she vacates to Bodeger Bay, California, after meeting Rod Taylor in a pet shop selling birds. We are then taken on a love triangle with Rod's ex-lover discarded because of his draconian mother. The plot thickens as we learn of Rod's daughter. A couple of bird incidents happen. We are so involved with this relationship story. In the second hour we are rocked to the core.

Not the purpose here to give away the whole plot, as you never may have seen the movie. Rest assured that it is a trip of a lifetime as nature turns against humankind. Daphne Du Maurier wrote the original short story.

I'll just give you this terrifying scene ... 

Alan Ewing

Aylon's Angels: Five Inspirational Blonde American Women, a blog by Alan Ewing

 

 

 

 

  Aylon's Angels: Five Inspirational Blonde American Women

 

 

The five most influential women figures in my life have been blonde, American actresses. Yes, their looks were extremely beautiful, iconic. Though they touched my life with their on screen persona. From childhood, through teens and then into adulthood, these women became touchstones, muses, and inspirational to me.Here is my personal reflecti0n on how the sheer power of these women touched my life ... 

Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962

In adulthood she became a major influence in life. I entered her world and through that became a businessman. During that time I was engaged to an American blonde. Intense communications with her Estate took place. Marilyn Monroe became the strongest muse that I had ever known. Her career spanned acting, singing, dancing, modelling and writing. I have, other than The Beatles, never known such a strong artistic influence within my life. She was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Sharon Tate 1943-1969

Born in Texas, USA. So attracted to her. The manner of her death in no way distracts from her beauty in life. Her performances and presence onscreen were so powerful. She lives forever.

Farrah Fawcett 1969-2009

In teens she was my huge crush. More than that, she became an example of catholicism to me. Her death was heart-rendering. Though it was her life that influenced me. She was born in Texas, USA.

 

Donna Douglas 1932-2015

Ellie May Clampett was a childhood heart-throb of mine. The character’s love of animals and kindness reaching me. A true legend. She harboured from Louisiana, USA.

Goldie Hawn 1959-Present

Very early years of life, and this woman would pop out of the box window on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, an American import on British TV. Born in Washington D.C. USA. Her bubbly nature made me feel happy.

 

In my personal and domestic world, both offline and online, these five woman have played majot parts. They are my idols, inspiration and womanly muse. I absolutely adore each of them, and they are never far away from my thoughts. I’m truly grateful to have experienced life with their beauty having touched my life. They are truly ‘Aylon’s Angels’ (‘Aylon’ being my late middle sister’s name for me, and my musical moniker.) 

Yours, with Love, Aylon (Alan Ewing) 

 

 

 

The Dilution of Monarchy, a blog by Alan Ewing

 

 

 

 

 

 THE DILUTION OF MONARCHY

 

 

The recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II has brought into sharp focus the nature of English Democracy, which in turn affects Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Monarchy has shown itself to be a unifying force throughout the United Kingdom. Since its inception around 10th Century following the invasion of Britain at The Battle of Hastings, The Crown has been part of the British constitution. Feudal in origin, it owed its evolution to the huge landowners who would compete for power. Though the challenge to its rule came through Magna Carta in the 13th Century, when the rights of smallholders and peasants began to be asserted with rights to challenge The Crown.

As the centuries ensued then the challenges became greater as an elected Parliament began to challenge the courtiers and The Church of England found its own role within the establishment. The 17th Century saw upheaval within the times of Charles I (English Civil War) and Charles II (Restoration of Monarchy). For a short time Monarchy was abolished in England, though it was so powerful that it was quickly restored. Oliver Cromwell's civic rule would soon give way, with Puritans setting sail to found America. Following this, an elected Parliament would erode the powers of Monarchy, which survived, though became ceremonial in nature, holding no real power other than that of Royal Assent, which if removed could cause a government to fall.

This brief, potted summary of history gives context for the current circumstances of the United Kingdom. With unelected government, through establishment means, becoming a norm in recent times, and an opposition seemingly in paralysis in setting out a viable alternative, than democracy itself is threatened within the UK. For Scotland this could lead to independence, with Ireland becoming reunited, and Wales joining with the North of England in a devolved breakaway.

The challenge for King Charles III is obvious. Firstly, to ensure the survival of Monarchy. Then to seek to preserve the United Kingdom itself. It seems poignant that a new Carolean age is bringing around once again questions of constitution. It remains to be seen what historical events will unfold at a time when the British people have shown a longing for unity and a caring society. Political events in 2022 are moving rapidly following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and it would appear that they will continue to do so. The role of King Charles III could be pivotal and crucial in the economic and social turmoil that is currently taking place.

Alan Ewing, MSc, BA Hons, Cert HE

I Fell In Love With A Lioness, a ditty by Alan Ewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I Fell In Love With A Lioness

a ditty by Alan Ewing

 

Chloe Kelly

I fell in love with a lioness

I saw her on the bench

She was simply warming up

For her part intense

 

She would play for Everton

Now it's Manchester City

Though she becomes a Lioness

And hence this little ditty

 

Not content with one attempt

She had another go

Filling a nation with joy

A goal which we loved so

 

And now my pretty lioness

Is held forever more

In the heart of England

Which loved to see her score 

I fell in love with a lioness

As she waited to come on and play

Such a beautiful Lioness

She that made everybody's day

 

 

 

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