Browsing: The Divine Wedgie

Reflections on the Church’s engagement with politics and culture by Dr. Matthew Tan, lecturer in Theology and Philosophy at Campion College.

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Prayer, Sincerity and Economy

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In this edition of The Divine Wedgie, Dr Matthew Tan looks at prayer, specifically liturgical vs spontaneous prayer, and the problem with over-emphasising individual sincerity in prayer.

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Christianity and Liminality

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Liminality refers to the ambiguity which exists between two states – from one phase to another. Dr Matthew Tan looks at the liminality between Christ’s death and Resurrection, and how this is reflected in the life of Christian discipleship.

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Third Coming of Christ

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In the latest episode of The Divine Wedgie, Dr Matthew Tan explores the writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux who speaks of an intermediate coming of Christ which is both visible and salvific.

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Theology, Liturgy & Play

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Play theory says that “play” is more than just individual pleasure, but can expand the confines of the world beyond the immediate space. Sound a lot like Sacred Liturgy? Dr Matthew Tan thinks so, and this link can help us critique secular culture, as he explains in the latest Divine Wedgie.

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Christ: Adam & Bridegroom

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As Passion Sunday and Holy Week approach, Dr Matthew Tan reflects on the glorification of Christ through His crucifixion. He looks at how the crucified Christ is both the New Adam and Bridegroom of the Church.

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