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on The Use of Scripture

In the many recent discussions and diatribes regarding points of faith and morals I have repeatedly heard the Bible presented as the unfailing bulwark, the very Word of God filled with the Spirit of truth. Having, in vain, waited for … Continue reading

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on The Ritual Reading of Sacred Texts, celebrating the divine among us as Creative Word

 There is a most grievous misconception that reading in the course of liturgy is simply reading. This is akin to thinking that eating the consecrated bread and drinking the wine are simply having a bite to eat. Where are we … Continue reading

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