I have a strong devotion to Thomas Becket; whatever you think of him, once he made his choice for God, there was no going back. He foresaw where it would all end up with Henry VIII. I wonder what he wod make of us now. I recently re-read Murder in the Cathedral and it is a remarkable, meditative read, highly recommended.
"Meditative" is a good word for Murder in the Cathedral. Honestly it's hard to imagine seeing it in performance—I would miss a lot without being able to read (and reread) carefully.
But it testified to something else that modern commentators seem to overlook: a spiritual song—sung with sacred words and ancient melody, by a community of faith, to an all-loving God—is worth a great deal.
This is why the ruling class must destroy all tradition. They, and they alone, are gods.
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Fascinating.
I have a strong devotion to Thomas Becket; whatever you think of him, once he made his choice for God, there was no going back. He foresaw where it would all end up with Henry VIII. I wonder what he wod make of us now. I recently re-read Murder in the Cathedral and it is a remarkable, meditative read, highly recommended.
"Meditative" is a good word for Murder in the Cathedral. Honestly it's hard to imagine seeing it in performance—I would miss a lot without being able to read (and reread) carefully.
I am happy that I have found this Substack.
And we're happy to have you here!
But it testified to something else that modern commentators seem to overlook: a spiritual song—sung with sacred words and ancient melody, by a community of faith, to an all-loving God—is worth a great deal.
This is why the ruling class must destroy all tradition. They, and they alone, are gods.