Author Archives: richrockwood

About richrockwood

Writer of Christian fiction whose first book "Memory Theft" delves into the impact an extortion scam has on a retired widower. For more information please check out www.richrockwood.com

Baptism

Posted on May 28, 2023 by richrockwood

Water is a symbol of cleansing and purifying. In Christian baptism, water is used to signify a cleansing from sin.  Also, in some denominations, it is a sign of the newness of life for a believer. The use of water … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd

Posted on May 17, 2023 by richrockwood

In the movie “Rome Adventure” the character played by Troy Donahue explains to the character played by Suzanne Pleshette, that the reason churches used art in the past was that most people could not read. Art was a a means … Continue reading →

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Bread Used in Worship

Posted on May 3, 2023 by richrockwood

According to Wikipedia “Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour (usually wheat) and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history and around the world, it has been an important part of many cultures’ diet. It is … Continue reading →

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Anchor Symbol

Posted on April 21, 2023 by richrockwood

According to Apple’s Dictionary, an anchor “is a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom..  It can also be “a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog-Dave Reichert, retired Senior Systems Engineer and Technical Writer, Hughes Aircraft Co. and Raytheon Corp

Posted on April 5, 2023 by richrockwood

A long time friend recently shared the article I’m including below. I wanted to pass it along.  As we approach this Easter Sunday, it’s easy to simplify the holiday with colored eggs, candy and family dinners. Perhaps we overlook Good … Continue reading →

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The Cup or Chalice

Posted on March 27, 2023 by richrockwood

According to the dictionary, a chalice is a large cup from which a person will usually drink wine. In the Catholic Mass, a chalice or cup is the container for the consecrated wine. In “Symbols: Signposts of Devotion” by Ratha … Continue reading →

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Candles

Posted on March 14, 2023 by richrockwood

Candles, which play an important role in this story, are important symbols to many religions, but our story centers on a Catholic altar boy who is mesmerized by the beauty of the candles, the aroma when extinguished and how the … Continue reading →

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Religious Symbols

Posted on March 1, 2023 by richrockwood

Religous symbols have been an important part of my life. From an early age, raised Roman Catholic, I was greatly impressed with the sights, sounds and smells of church.  I was thrilled as a young boy to receive a St. … Continue reading →

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What is My Brother to Me

Posted on February 16, 2023 by richrockwood

(An excerpt, by this writer, from a new book coming out soon “Imaginative Plunges Into Sacred Scripture”) Cain, the older brother, strained as he dragged fresh vegetables and fruit down into the valley on two huge, leafy branches. It was … Continue reading →

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What Now? (Moses’ Monologue)

Posted on September 9, 2019 by richrockwood

What do I do now?  Pharaoh surely will find out what I’ve done.  If these two people heard about or maybe saw what I did the other day, word will get back to Thutmose.  Maybe he already knows I killed … Continue reading →

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