The World Shines with Being

A woman asks how the infinite shines through appearances if it has no light. Rupert explains that, from the perspective of the finite mind, the infinite appears dark, like an empty void. He uses the example of medieval paintings, where gold leaf outlines people and objects – not as literal light seen by the monks who painted them, but as a visual representation. The gold symbolises how the world shines with being; it is not seen with the eyes but intimates the isness of all things.

From event 18 - 25 October, 2024 Seven-Day Retreat at Mercy Center – 18 to 25 October 2024

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