Nikos Kazantzakis is probably best known for writing the book upon which the movie Zorba the Greek is based. After obtaining a law degree, he studied philosophy in Paris and then traveled extensively. He showed a keen interest in finding ways to transition his spiritual, philosophical learnings into practical life experiences. The following excerpt is a poetic look at the relationship between God and human.

"My prayer is not the whimpering of a beggar nor a confession of love. Nor is it the trivial reckoning of a small tradesman: Give me and I shall give you.

My prayer is the report of a soldier to his general: This is what I did today, this is how I fought to save the entire battle in my own sector, these are the obstacles I found, this is how I plan to fight tomorrow.

My God and I are horsemen galloping in the burning sun or under drizzling rain. Pale, starving, but unsubdued, we ride and converse.

"Leader!" I cry. He turns his face towards me, and I shudder to confront his anguish.

Our love for each other is rough and ready, we sit at the same table, we drink the same wine in this low tavern of life." - From The Saviors of God: Spiritual Exercises by Nikos Kazantzakis


Lent is an opportunity to better define your own relationship with God through Christ. What does your journey look like? If your relationship with God were a movie, what kind of movie would it be? Join us for lunch tomorrow and a guest speaker as we learn about the seven deadly sins and our struggles with them during this season of meditation.