Alexander Schmemann, Lectionary Poems, Wendell Berry, New Book Releases - Sept. 13

Alexander Schmemann, Lectionary Poems, Wendell Berry, New Book Releases - Sept. 13 - ERB Daily Book Morsel

Published: Mon, 09/13/21

September 13, 2021

“Centuries of secularism have failed to transform eating into something strictly utilitarian. Food is still treated with reverence...To eat is still something more than to maintain bodily functions. People may not understand what that 'something more' is, but they nonetheless desire to celebrate it. They are still hungry and thirsty for sacramental life.”

- Alexander Schmemann,

theologian

Today marks Schmemann's 100th birthday...

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Lectionary Poetry – 17th Sunday After Pentecost (Year B)

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Angelicus: Poems
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Present and Observing. A Review of
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Reviewed by Rena Ong

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Alexander Schmemann –
Introductory Guide to His Theology

Today marks the 100th birthday of the late Orthodox theologian Alexander Schmemann. To mark the occasion, we offer the following introductory guide to his theology.

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