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on Preaching: an excoriation and exhortation
Preaching in the sacred liturgies of the church is a sacred task: to break open, to reveal, the meaning of the sacred symbol-words, and to encourage, to inspire, their embrace. It is not the time to exercise ego. Indeed, as … Continue reading
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Psychotherapeutic Drama: rebranding ritual
Preamble Does ritual need to be rebranded? No, and Yes. It does not require a new name, but it does require a new understanding by them in the sanctuary, chancel, and pew, and by them that wag their heads and … Continue reading
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The Question of Immortality, its Nature and Loci
An offering for the feast of St Anne in loving memory of my parents, who first took me to her shrine at Beaupre, and of Catherine, Josephine, and Matilda, my grandmothers Is there something about the human that endures after … Continue reading
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Entr’acte, somewhere between Tennessee Williams and Giacomo Puccini, reflections on freedom and individuality
I was recently at a performance of Streetcar Named Desire. A few days before I was asked if I was looking forward to the evening. My reaction was mixed. I do like the theatre, but Tennessee Williams is not celebrated … Continue reading
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The Easter Error
Before I begin this discourse, it is necessary to place before the reader three propositions, items I deem necessary, if not to the logic, at least to the spirit in which the arguments are performed. First, I am not without … Continue reading
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“Fear not!”
“The angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. They were terrified. But the angel said to them: “Fear not!…I bring you good news and it shall be a great joy to … Continue reading
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“Do you believe Jesus was God incarnate?”
“Do you believe Jesus was God incarnate?” That was the question recently asked. It was not the first placing of that question before me. I am inclined to think that often when it is asked, it is in the hope … Continue reading
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