"A famous phrase was coined after the Nuremberg trials . . .'the banality of evil.'
?Wishing to stand things on their head I wonder sometimes about the
evil of banality. I'm thinking of the banality of much religious life
which is given over to dull talk about theology, rules, regulations and
rubrics. It's boring. It's banal and perhaps the banality is evil.
"To counter it many Christians have resorted to an entertainment
approach. Let's entertain! Let's do the positive thinking thing! Let's
do therapy! Let's do social action! Let's do parenting help! Let's be
useful!
"The recent memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes got me thinking about the
role of mysticism in the church. By 'mysticism' I am referring to that
personal experience of the faith that transcends verbal explanation. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Father Dwight Longenecker (parish priest at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church,
Greenville, SC) reflected on the importance of entering deeply into our prayer and contemplation.
To access Fr. Longenecker’s complete post, please visit:
Fr. Dwight Longenecker: The Evil of Banality
Background information:
Dwight Longenecker - Catholic priest and author
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