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December 24–The Sacred: Holy Night, Bad Night?

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Bob Patrick

We have framed Christmas in big picture framing.  That is, Christian theology has, with the benefit of time to reflect (like centuries of time!) determined that the birth of Jesus into the world is the ultimate good for humankind.  It … Continue reading →

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The Sacred: Sacred Birth

Posted on December 20, 2015 by admin

Many years ago, my beloved, Russ, was on a business trip in Europe with a Christian colleague. As they toured some of the beautiful cathedrals during their off-time, they engaged in dialogue about their thoughts on various things related to … Continue reading →

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The Sacred: Holy Re-Do

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Bob Patrick

The Winter Sacred Season that we are entering is full of what I would call “holy re-do.”  The Christian Advent calls human beings to consider justice in the world and how that may impact the future.  Look at your own … Continue reading →

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The Sacred: Redefining Things

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Bob Patrick

There is a sense of the sacred that depends on division and separation.  Something can only be sacred if there are identifiable other things that are not.  Some places can be declared sacred spaces if others can be declared profane. … Continue reading →

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About Sacred Stories, Part2

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Bob Patrick

The second part of “Eight Things You Should Know About Sacred Stories.”  See December 9 for Part 1. Third, We retell stories because they embody something for us–an idea, an image, a virtue, a piece of wisdom, an experience, a … Continue reading →

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The Sacred: Power of Story

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Bob Patrick

In her essay The Power of Story, Elizabeth Svoboda summarizes recent brain research on the effects of story telling on our brains.  In one study, a graduate student, while being given an MRI of the brain, told an unrehearsed story. … Continue reading →

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The Sacred: The Separate or the One?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Bob Patrick

Whatever “sacred” means to you, is it something totally separate from ordinary things or is it inside of and part of all things?  Is it special and extraordinary, or is it common and ordinary?  Is the sacred natural or supernatural? … Continue reading →

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