Halbert Priday

A leper touched by Christ. Hallelujah.

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

“Y en la distancia te puedo ver
Cuando tus fotos me siento a ver
Y en las estrellas tus ojos ver,
Cuando tus fotos me siento a ver.

Cada vez que te busco, te vas
Y cada vez que te llamo, no estás
Es por eso que debo decir:
Que tú solo en mis fotos estás.”

@JUANES

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

“Ciertamente cercana está su salvación a los que le temen, Para que habite la gloria en nuestra tierra. La misericordia y la verdad se encontraron; La justicia y la paz se besaron. La verdad brotará de la tierra, Y la justicia mirará desde los cielos.”
Salmos 85:9-11 RVR1960

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Ethiopia's 'Abuna Yemata Guh' is arguably the most inaccessible place of worship on earth and has to be climbed on foot to reach. Located in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, this ancient rock-hewn church stands atop a vertical cliff, perched at an elevation of around 2,580 meters (8,460 feet). It is considered one of the most inaccessible and challenging religious sites to reach in the world.

The construction of rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia has a long history dating back to the 4th century AD, during the time of the Aksumite Empire. These churches were built by carving into solid rock formations, creating impressive architectural masterpieces. The rock-hewn churches served as centers of religious devotion and provided shelter during times of conflict.

Abuna Yemata Guh is believed to have been carved out of the cliff face during the 5th century, making it over 1,500 years old. It is dedicated to Saint Yemata, a legendary Ethiopian saint who is said to have meditated and prayed in this secluded location. The church is named after Abuna (meaning "father" in Amharic) Yemata, who was a prominent Ethiopian religious leader.

What makes Abuna Yemata Guh particularly notable is the challenging ascent required to reach it. Pilgrims and visitors must hike up a steep and narrow footpath, navigating rugged terrain and exposed ledges. The ascent involves scrambling up the cliff face, sometimes using ropes for support. This arduous journey symbolizes a spiritual pilgrimage, testing the devotion and commitment of those seeking solace and connection with their faith.

Despite its remote and inaccessible location, Abuna Yemata Guh has attracted attention in recent years as a testament to Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage and architectural prowess. It is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the enduring faith and determination of the Ethiopian people.

Furthermore, the Tigray region, where Abuna Yemata Guh is situated, has witnessed significant historical and cultural events throughout the centuries. It has been a center of religious and political power, with various empires and kingdoms rising and falling in the region. Today, Tigray is home to a diverse population, including the Tigrayan people, who have their unique language, culture, and traditions.

In recent years, the Tigray region has faced challenging times due to internal conflicts and humanitarian crises, making access to sites like Abuna Yemata Guh more difficult. Nevertheless, the church continues to be a testament to Ethiopia's rich history and the resilience of its people, reminding us of the enduring power of faith and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

“I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no angel visitant, no opening skies; but take the dimness of my soul away.”

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

Una viejita me dijo que yo hacia que la natación se viera fácil 🥹

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

Lo más loco que hice hoy fue una siesta de 1hr. Que delicia.

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

The only way to dispossess the heart of an old affection, is by the expulsive power of a new one. - Thomas Chalmers

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

@LuckyMedinaHN @sernaHN Ambos sabemos que el capitalismo no consiste en eso. Clientelismo, nepotismo, trafico de influencias y corrupción de esa indole son conceptos completamente diferentes antagonistas al concepto de libre mercado. Tampoco caigamos en juegos de palabras “orwellianos”.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

WhatsApp cannot be trusted

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

@AnaMadMess Beh hahahah

[Timothy Keller (1950-2023) @timkellernyc]

Jesus' miracles are not just proofs that he has power but also wonderful foretastes of what he is going to do with that power. His miracles are not just a challenge to our minds, but a promise to our hearts, that the world we all want is on the way.

[Amazing Physics @amazing_physics]

This gate in Vienna is a masterpiece of optical illusion.

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

“Comfort our sorrows, O Father.
Stir our hopes, O Spirit.
Bind our wounds, O Christ,
Till such a time as this day’s tears
Give way to harvests of greater joys.”
- Every Moment Holy

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

“For it is finally your grace that will reinterpret my entire history, and your love that, at last, will name me with my true name”. —excerpts from Every Moment Holy, Vol. 2, by Douglas K. Mckelvey.

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

Now into our grief, speak grace, O Father.
Into our chaos, speak comfort, O Christ.
Into our pain, speak peace, O Spirit.

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

“O Most Wounded God, bear these my wounds as well, and be at work within them. Take these shattered shards and raw materials of my grief, and fashion them into a mosaic of weeping grace; a pattern worked of pain—but also comfort in the pain. Comfort your people, O Christ!”

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

Alguien que ama a Cristo, ama a su iglesia. Anhela y se deleita en la comunión con su iglesia, pues Cristo ama su iglesia: ¡dio la vida por ella! Para quien profesa ser hijo de Dios, el domingo y la comunión con su iglesia es el climax de su semana—un destello del cielo.

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

“…yo cantaré de tu poder, y alabaré de mañana tu misericordia; porque has sido mi amparo y refugio en el día de mi angustia”. -Salmo 59

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

Ten misericordia de mí, oh Dios, ten misericordia de mí; porque en ti he confiado mi alma, y en la sombra de tus alas me ampararé hasta que pasen los quebrantos. - Salmo 57

[Halbert Priday @hlpriday]

Now, O Lord, we remember your past faithfulness. We receive your present comforts. We await your future redemptions.