Love this. Historically, the Church has borrowed/mirrored too much from Empire. This breaks thru that.
I forget where now, but I remember a pastor using the words, "The Lord *is* with you," (emphasis mine) instead of the more distant "May...be...". Again, don't know if it was an updated liturgy or that pastor's adaptation, but it fits well with your take.
I think that was officially introduced, at least for Episcopal Church, in the Enriching our Worship addition. You are right though it is closer to what we actually mean.
Andrew, thank you this post. At 82, I'm still a fan of Star Wars. the original three movies. Yes, I've watched some of the others, but for me, the original three set the story in motion and yielded a way to think about Life.
My Dad was also a big fan, eagerly listening to me as I babbled on about the many references I found in the movies to what our family called the Eternal Spirit that's available and present to everyone, no exceptions.
It's time for me to replay those original three -- to get lost once again into the Eternal Mystery.
Your work is much appreciated; I'm thankful I found my way to your blog.
Thank you for this wonderful note. Still feel like I’m just getting started on Substack and your support is appreciated more than you can imagine. Be sure to read the Star Wars piece attached at the bottom. Also please restack so other may find this work. Enjoy rewatching- I see something new every time.
Love this. Historically, the Church has borrowed/mirrored too much from Empire. This breaks thru that.
I forget where now, but I remember a pastor using the words, "The Lord *is* with you," (emphasis mine) instead of the more distant "May...be...". Again, don't know if it was an updated liturgy or that pastor's adaptation, but it fits well with your take.
I think that was officially introduced, at least for Episcopal Church, in the Enriching our Worship addition. You are right though it is closer to what we actually mean.
Andrew, thank you this post. At 82, I'm still a fan of Star Wars. the original three movies. Yes, I've watched some of the others, but for me, the original three set the story in motion and yielded a way to think about Life.
My Dad was also a big fan, eagerly listening to me as I babbled on about the many references I found in the movies to what our family called the Eternal Spirit that's available and present to everyone, no exceptions.
It's time for me to replay those original three -- to get lost once again into the Eternal Mystery.
Your work is much appreciated; I'm thankful I found my way to your blog.
Thank you for this wonderful note. Still feel like I’m just getting started on Substack and your support is appreciated more than you can imagine. Be sure to read the Star Wars piece attached at the bottom. Also please restack so other may find this work. Enjoy rewatching- I see something new every time.