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Beth Adams's avatar

My day started with reading this piece, which I appreciated so much. Thank you for reminding me to go back to Merton during this new time of protest, and thank you for the idea of "street liturgy". I liked the one you wrote and shared here! The most meaningful times of protest for me, as well, have been small ones where I got to know the other participants and we became close through our shared commitment. The most meaningful liturgies, too, have often been small ones, at retreats or sparsely-attended services at odd times of the day, when a more meditative atmosphere prevails and it seems easier to inhabit the words and take them into oneself, as we do the bread and wine in my Anglican tradition. The most important point I take away from your article is that while our small acts of protest may be ineffective in the grand scheme of things, they are not at all ineffective if we see them as opportunities to grow, to learn, to share with others no matter how few they may be, and to more fully understand our faith and what it calls us to be and to do. Thanks for expressing this so well.

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Joe Cook's avatar

Great article! This was my surprise “bread crumb” today as I think about political reform. It might be more correct to say, manna, in keeping with your theme.

You just inspired me to get my own trademark! Thank you!

I’m a big fan of Elle’s work and have had many discussions with her. I look forward to joining the subscriber chat on the new project.

Regarding your street liturgy and contextual framing, I was impressed by the depth of consideration about the true purpose and power of protest. I will be nibbling on these thoughts for a while as my nonprofit is working to build something new in the political advocacy space. Well done! Keep writing!!!

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