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431. The True Stories That Drive Spiritual Growth | Bishop Barron

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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The Mass as Play

Engaging in activities for their intrinsic value without seeking further outcomes is the essence of play, as highlighted in the idea of the mass as play. Viewing the mass as play emphasizes its lack of instrumentality and its purpose of drawing individuals into the dying and rising of Jesus. This concept is reflected in the elaborate rituals and expressions during the mass, such as wearing fancy vestments, lighting candles, and engaging in a form of liturgical dance, all symbolizing the playfulness and joy inherent in the religious practice.

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