Old friend Gene Wilken has videoed the beginning of a series explaining the rubrics and rationale for them as practiced at Redeemer, Ft. Wayne, by the Rev. David Petersen. Whether of not you agree, this is a very useful exercise of liturgical theology in reference to the way we conduct the Divine Service. It is filled with good theology and some sound advice but most of all the urging of any pastor leading the people in worship not to act without due preparation and thought. I pass this on even as we await other segments of this useful series.
Can he show us how its done without a beard?
ReplyDeleteI appreciate his wise counsel on what to do about the elements that remain after the Divine Service and his explanation of why there is a tendency to consecrate too much to begin with. Wonderfully done.
ReplyDeleteI do concur with the other comment though that there should be "if you don't have an awesome beard" demonstration. :)
A pastor should not draw attention to himself and a sad looking
ReplyDeletebeard is not helpful.
Good info, but needs editing!
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