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"The Fourth Heaven" is a reference to the Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri. I picked that reference, in part, because I am a fourth--that is, I am the fourth in a direct family line to bear my name. (Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet--hence my Display Name.) In addition, in the "Paradiso," the Fourth Heaven (described in Cantos X-XIV) is the sphere of the Theologians and Fathers of the Church. I would not presume to place myself on the same level as those greats, represented in the first circle by the eminent St. Thomas of Aquinas, but I am very interested in both philosophy and theology; so the reference fits. Finally the Fourth Heaven is the circle of the Sun. The image of the earth revolving around the sun (anachronistic, I know) is a reminder to me of my own proper place in the cosmos, revolving about and centered around "The Son," to whom is due all glory and honor and praise. -- The photograph is from the garden at C.S. Lewis' home in the Kilns.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Master 249: To Be Free

Two friends of mine have formed an electronic music group, based out of Los Angeles, that goes by the name "Holy Buckets." Although relatively new, they are producing work that is unique within the electronic music scene, being technically well-grounded and drawing upon a variety of music styles. Both have strong musical performance backgrounds (especially in percussion, trumpet, and voice) and training (both studied music at the college level and one has a master's degree in performance) that enrich their songs. They are currently working on putting together an album of their own work, while looking for remix opportunities as well. Logic Pro is their exclusive workstation.

The most recent song that they've produced, I especially like. It is entitled, To Be Free.

To Be Free by Holy Buckets

In his letter to the Galatian church, the Apostle Paul says, "It was for freedom that Christ set us free." Freedom is an integral part of the gospel and the life that God has offered to us in Jesus Christ.

I've been thinking a lot about this lately. (Or, rather, I believe that God has been directing my attention that way.) I won't say more here, but I will recommend listening to this song. Lyrics are available here.

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God is in this place,
And that reality, seen and understood by the grace of God in Christ Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit, makes all the difference in the world.

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