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Dialectic
February 1, 2023 | Justin Ferrugia TD ‘24
The example of St. Dominic’s Church, however, reframes the question: how do we know when a tradition that has been discarded can be useful to solve a modern problem?
Two Thieves
April 1, 2021 | By John Daoud PM ‘21
Lent calls us to improve and deepen our relationship with the Lord in many ways. One such way is through an examination of his Passion. I have recently been drawn to the beautiful Passion hymn, “The Song of the Two Thieves.” The hymn finds its root in the Indian Orthodox churches and is originally in Malayalam. Translations may be found here and here. And of course, hymns are not meant to be read but rather chanted.
It’s a Wonderful Life, Even in 2020
Dec 20, 2020 | By Sharla Moody BK ‘22
Note: this review contains spoilers for It’s a Wonderful Life
Every December my family watches the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life. [1] One year, we went to the single-screen retro cinema down the street from our house called The Colony Club, which has unfortunately permanently closed its doors.
Pulled From the Law: Encountering Christ in the Flesh
Nov. 30, 2020 | By Justin Ferrugia TD ‘23+1
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (Matt. 19:21)
I want to pose a thought experiment. Suppose you are a devout Jew in the time of Jesus. You faithfully and rigidly adhere to Jewish law. You keep the Sabbath and adhere to the Levitical laws of food, drink, and sacrifice. You are rightly and completely devoted to these laws, just as many of us are devoted to the doctrinal tenets of our faiths.
I’ll Give You a Daisy a Day, Dear
By Vienna Scott, BF ‘21. Vienna is majoring in Religious Studies and Political Science.
While Coronavirus rages outside, we sit quarantined, like that prophetic family on an arc, together. Not rain, but disease fills the outside world. Every once in a while, I spend some time outside, moseying around the first budding flowers, thrusting through the remaining fringe of snow. Amidst the crocus buds and daffodil stems, I’m hoping to find the first daisy of Spring.
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Philosophy of Everyday Life Seminar
THURSDAY SEPT 11TH 6:15-7:45PM, Elm Institute
Join us at the Elm Institute for a private version of the Elm’s popular seminar “The Philosophy of Everyday Life”. Readings will be focused on Friendship. No prior reading required. Food provided.
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Divinity School Private Archival Tour
THURSDAY SEPT 18th, 9AM, Yale Divinity School
We will be looking at the Yale Divinity School’s missionary collection, specifically focusing on letters from international ecumenical movements from America to China. We will be looking at how these relate to our theme of freidnship in a more nuanced way. We will be walking up from cross-campus at 8:30 am, but you can also meet at the YDS gates at 9 am.
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William Blake Private Exhibition Tour
THURSDAY OCT 2ND, TIME TBA
Peter Wicks of the Elm Institute will guide us through the traveling exhibition ‘William Blake: Burning Bright’ at Yale Center for British Art. No previous experience with art or William Blake required.