#99 Sarah Irving-Stonebraker: How can we be effective priests of history?
Apr 9, 2024
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Sarah Irving-Stonebraker discusses the impact of ahistoricism in the Church, emphasizing the importance of historical spiritual practices like night vigils and meditation to combat individualism. She also explores the significance of integrating church calendar and daily office into family life for spiritual discipline.
Disconnecting from historical roots leads to individualism and self-help influences in Christianity.
Embracing historical spiritual practices can help Christians better manage time and foster spiritual growth in a modern world.
Deep dives
A Historic Trends in the Western Church
The contemporary Western church is experiencing a sense of spiritual malaise and disconnection from historical roots, leading to doctrinal drift and a focus on individualism and comfort. The lack of understanding of historical Christian practices makes believers vulnerable to cultural influences promoting self-help ideologies, portraying Christianity as a form of wellness rather than the rich historical spiritual tradition it embodies.
Ancient Spiritual Practices Revived
Exploring historical spiritual practices, such as night vigils, communal readings, and Protestant meditation, reveals a rich tradition that counters modern individualistic norms. These practices, like night vigils involving hours of prayer and hymns, communal readings during meals, and Protestant meditation emphasizing orienting the mind toward God, offer counter-cultural avenues for spiritual growth and richness in a time-centric world.
Harnessing History for Time Well Spent
Understanding and embracing historical practices can help Christians redeem their concept of time in a resource-driven culture. By learning from how Christians in the past structured their days and rituals, individuals can steward time better, emphasizing discipline to counter today's emphasis on feelings and authenticity. History provides a blueprint for effective time management and aligning routines with enriching spiritual practices, fostering growth and depth in personal faith journeys.
Associate Professor Sarah Irving-Stonebraker, author of Priests of History, explores the results of ahistoricism in the Church. Does disconnection from the past lead to individualism? How do we practice ancient spiritual practices in a modern setting? Can history help us to use our time well?
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