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Day of wrath and doom impending
“Day of wrath and doom impending…” Thus begins the Dies irae, the sequence hymn sung between the readings of the old Requiem Mass. It was always a moment that stopped and startled the grieving mind. The plangent pleas for rest … Continue reading
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St. Mary
On occasion I have attempted to gain a feel for the personality of a favoured author by reading a collection of his correspondence. In most cases I have learned only of his patience. Letter after letter the poor soul is … Continue reading
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Doctrines, Creeds, and Carl Jung
More than a dozen years ago I began posting replies to inquires concerning religion. Most of those early reflections consisted of the re-editing of previous works. As time went on I realized many questions were raised because the philosophical backgrounds … Continue reading
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Peace on earth?
Shepherds tend their flocks by night. The very glory of God encompasses them, and they are rightly filled with fear. An angel appears to comfort them. “Fear not! I bring to you good news, news that will be a great … Continue reading
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The Purposefulness of the Symbol
The symbol is not a mere sign. It is an exogeric mechanism created by the psyche to convey a reality that the individual needs to be met with in the processes of individuation yet cannot directly confront nor be confronted … Continue reading
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Nothing, an invitation to non-conceptualization
Before God created the heavens and the earth, what was there? We are told there was nothing. We are taught creation was ex nihilo, made out of nothing. In the poetics of the Hebrew telling that nothingness is a void … Continue reading
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What if ..?
“I do not believe in God.” I cannot count the number of times in the midst of a social gathering I have been met with that declaration. I do not know why it is said to me. I do not … Continue reading
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