Category Archives: Mere Catholicity

On Strange Liturgical Bedfellows

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

David Koysis note a phenomenon that has also stumped me for some time: The tendency for North American evangelicals to defend the fundamentals of the faith while largely abandoning the older liturgical traditions is something that not enough observers have … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Communion of Saints?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

In May I’ll be teaching a Sunday school class at my church on the Communion of Saints. I know, that’s not really a hot topic for Baptists, but strangely enough that is what they wanted me to talk about. So … Continue reading →

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Repost: Joseph of Nazareth, Pray with Us

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

To the extent that it is possible for a lifelong Baptist to have a patron saint, Joseph of Nazareth is one of two that I will claim. (The other is Vincent of Lérins, whose feast day is May 24.) I’m … Continue reading →

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Lent for Baptists

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Darrell Pursiful

Well said, Mr. Denison. Why is Lent relevant for Baptists? Three reasons for observing some form of Lenten practice suggest themselves, in ascending importance. One: we need to live in community with the larger body of Christ. Since the vast … Continue reading →

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On the Observance of Christmas

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

The Church does not superstitiously observe days, merely as days, but as memorials of important facts. Christmas might be kept as well upon one day of the year as another; but there should be a stated day for commemorating the … Continue reading →

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The Order of Christian Worship

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Thanks to Chaplain Mike for laying it out so simply. Even a seminarian could understand it! As “liturgical” as my current church thinks it is, it still doesn’t often move past the threefold revivalistic pattern Chaplain Mike describes. I would … Continue reading →

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Two Churches Figure Out that People Need Jesus more than They Need Gimmicks

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

I found this iMonk post refreshing—but don’t neglect to ponder Chaplain Mike’s two concerns at the end. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postTell a friend

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The World’s Christians

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Yet another book I want! The World’s Christians: Who they are, Where they are, and How they got there by Douglas Jacobsen. Briefly reviewed by Scot McKnight. Share this: Digg this postRecommend on FacebookTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on … Continue reading →

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To Disillusioned Followers of Harold Camping

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Dear Fellow Believers in Jesus Christ, I had intended to hold back this post until tomorrow morning, but since Family Radio agreed to concede defeat if nothing happened by midnight Jerusalem time (about half an hour ago, if I’m not … Continue reading →

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A Catholic Thanks Evangelicals

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Darrell Pursiful

Colleen Reiss has some kind words to say for a group that isn’t always appreciated. Some will read this and think, “she would have learned that in my Catholic parish” or “all of those lessons are found in Catholic spirituality.” … Continue reading →

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