Over at Scott McKnight’s blog…Jesus Creed…I found a fabulous ‘liturgy of espresso’ by Billy Kangas. You can catch up with Billy via his blog here, or Twitter.
I have always considered coffee as a great metophor for many things spiritual, social, etc…but over at Billy’s blog…that consideration is cemented into a beautiful liturgy. Great stuff.
The cappuccino as a representation for the trinity makes a lot of sense to me. The cappuccino is technically 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 silky microfoam…blended artfully into one textured and delicious sip.
Properly brewed espresso has triune qualities as well. The heart, body, and crema (crema is the lighter reddish foam that floats on the surface) make up the “pulled” shot and when a glass is brewed, all three parts should be seen as three different layers. 
“While the making of a good espresso drink is a complicated process; enjoyment of a good espresso drink is one of life’s simple pleasures.”
And when the simple pleasure of artfully brewed coffee mixes with the sharing of conversation, story, and friendship…ahhh, an Edenic experience of hospitality ensues.
Just finished a short bike ride around campus. I was hoping to meet up with a student at his frat house but didn’t catch him in.
What I did see, however, was campus life beginning to flicker back on after the summer breaker switch was flipped.
As I pedaled past a couple of students enjoying an evening smoke, one guy held out his hand and yelled “High five me, man!” As I slapped his hand he yelled to everyone on McMillan…”You da’ man!!” He had obviously started drinking a little early tonight.
I stumbled across an intense game of cricket down by Sigma Commons. After a few minutes observing, I realized I need to do some research on the game…learn a bit of Hindi and/or Arabic and maybe I can join in next time.
As I road back through Burnette Woods park I contemplated crashing a little Ultimate Frisbee action…but they had an even 5-on-5 so I didn’t stop.
And now I’m back in front of the Edge House…looking forward to the next______. Maybe the next bike ride…the next conversation…the next latte…the next bible study…the next forum on faith and culture…the next cookout…who knows?! But it’s a pretty exciting place to be.
One of my favorite spaces in the Edge House is definitely a room we’re calling the “Cloister.” It’s an upstairs study center where we will be housing a book collection and space for conversations regarding faith and the lack thereof.
If you’re a student at the University of Cincinnati… please stop by anytime (3007 clifton ave) especially during Welcome Week.
We’d love to meet you and share a little life at the Edge House.
I have always considered coffee as a great metophor for many things spiritual, social, etc…but over at Billy’s blog…that consideration is cemented into a beautiful liturgy. Great stuff.
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