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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Opus 2024-403: The Down Side of Thanksgiving

I can share this now that the crisis is past.  At least it is past in my house.  One of the difficult conventions of Thanksgiving Day is the inviolate rule that Christmas music is toxic before dinner is over.  I know that seems like a small thing but so is a virus.

I found myself getting ready.  I had the MP3 player ready for the car.  I had a flash drive ready for my stereo.  I had a pile of CDs I picked up at thrift stores this year ready to be screened.  I am ready.  The problem is I find myself humming when I should be stoic.  For instance, I noticed that the first song on my MP3 is “The First Noel”.  I caught myself humming the melody.  I hope I caught myself in time to keep the curse from settling.

As you read this, assuming you did not just go take a nap after dinner, the crisis is over in my family.  Now begins a month of uplifting glorying in the Incarnation.  

It is worth the wait.

homo unius libri

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