Well, I guess I knew the time had to come eventually, I am now officially a part of the blogosphere. I don’t know yet whether this is a good or bad thing. Well, on the plus side, it will divert my attentions (supposedly) from MySpace. On the negative, it might suck whatever free time I do have left (after work, school, and study) away from me. I hope I can find a balance between those differing avenues of time-spending. Though, I suppose I might co-ordinate my blog with my studying habits, thus, what I am currently studying could find a place here to further dialogue, monologue 
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Anyway, this is my first post and I suppose it would be fitting to describe the purpose of the blog, the subject of the blog, and other related matters. I think it might be wise to begin with what I have titled my blog: Meditatio Christi. It is Latin for “meditation on Christ”. It is no secret that this blog is one that will be devoted primarily to theological ends. I do not claim the mantle of theologian or scholar, far from it, though I aspire to that end. However, I am a Christian (worse, a Protestant Anglican!) and a student of theology. This is where the title comes into play. We as Christians are called to study the Faith, growing in it, maturing more and more, renewing our minds as the Apostle Paul says (Romans 12.2). We are to meditate on the Word of God (Psalm 1.2; cf. Psalm 119). This is streneuous and hard labour. Yet, our Saviour says that to come to him, to believe in him is restful; those of us who labour can find rest in him through his Word, through the Sacraments, through the life of the holy Church, and by faith in his promises (Matthew 11.28-30), for his yoke is easy, and his burden light. To meditate on Christ is to find life, and have that life more abundantly. What a peace! One which passes all understanding. To reflect on these great Truths of our Christian catholic Faith and heritage should be considered a great honour. An honour which should not be taken for granted or boasted in, for we have nothing to boast in save the Cross of Jesus and the grace of God. To believe in Jesus, what a rest, peace, and delight. Let us reflect and meditate on this Gospel and we shall have all life. By faith, we gain this rich treasure, for the Gospel is a true and great comfort, and as Martin Luther said, “So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: ‘I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where he is there I shall be also!’”
You may notice that the banner mentions these are “Reformed Catholic reflections”. This is to highlight the catholic (comes from the Latin, catholicus, meaning “universal”) nature of our Faith. To remind me to avoid sectarianism; to strive toward greater and fuller catholicity. To show me that my manifestation of Christianity is not the only one. That Christians are in many different communions whether they are Roman Catholics, Eastern Catholics, or Reformed Catholics. To long for the day that our Lord prayed for when we may be one as he and his Father are one (John 17.11). This catholic Faith is found in the inspired Sacred Scriptures, summarised in the Ecumenical Creeds, and explicated in the Ecumenical Councils. It is not tied to one communion but to many in one organic Body that continues to grow and develop and whose Head is Christ (1 Corinthians 11).
I end this introductory post with a reminder from the Heidelberg Catechism, (Q&A 1) that our only comfort in this life and in death lies in Jesus Christ: “Q. What is your only comfort, in life and in death? A. That I belong–body and soul, in life and in death–not to myself but to my faithful Saviour, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of his own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the power of the Devil; that he protects me so well that without the will of my Father in Heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit his purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit, he also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.”
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Amen” (Psalm 19.14).
