Speakeasy Theology The Point is to Have the Music Play You
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Jul 10, 2024 David Goa, an expert in sacramental theology, discusses the significance of communion, exploring the differences between Orthodox and Lutheran traditions. The podcast also touches on the emotional connections and balance of justice and mercy in a priest's role, and the importance of transcending divisions and embracing holiness in biblical codes.
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Lutheran Pastor Visits Orthodox Liturgy
- A Lutheran liturgical pastor visited David's Orthodox liturgy and loved it but was puzzled by so-called closed communion.
- David explained Orthodox practice as a discipline, not exclusion, and compared it to not handing a master violin to someone who merely passed an exam.
Eucharist As Spiritual Discipline
- The Eastern Church emphasizes a theology of the spiritual life rather than systematic Eucharistic theology.
- Its sacraments function as disciplines to cultivate our capacity for communion with the life of the world.
Frame The Boundary Around The Gift
- Guard the boundary by clarifying what the Eucharist serves, not who gets near the table.
- Ask recipients whether they genuinely need Christ's body and blood, making reception an intentional act.