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Category Archives: on Etiquette for the soul
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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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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Sin and Sinfulness
Sin is not in vogue. Myriads insist they have no sins. Even churches seem increasingly hesitant to use the word. I was recently at a Roman Catholic funeral wherein the priest expressed his hope that God would not consider the … Continue reading
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Reflections on Inconceivability and Humility
The question put was: “Are Coptic Christians orthodox or monophysite?” Few would be concerned with the arcane query. Was Jesus, the Christ of God, one person with two distinct natures, human and divine, or, to put it inelegantly, one person … Continue reading
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Imagination and Communication
Several years ago the latest work from a contemporary philosopher was recommended to me. As the request came from someone I hold dear, I obliged. While the arguments were being celebrated for their prescient insight, from the start I could … Continue reading
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The absence of beauty and social disintegration: reflections
“The world is a beautiful place – to be born into – if you don’t mind happiness – not always being – so very much fun – if you don’t mind a touch of hell – now and then – … Continue reading
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