Daily Links – 1.15.09

Criticism of Bono’s Thoughts on Palestine
Alison Weir criticizes Bono and the Western media for not talking about the Palestinian Non-Violent Peace Movement (HT: Dany). After reading the post, please pass it on to other blogs. It is so important that the world hear about these people.

Negativity in Younger Clergy
Are negative clergy more cynical?

James K.A. Smith on Liturgy
“What are the students doing when they recite this each day? Many will just be ‘going through the motions.’ However, given that we are liturgical animals who are deeply shaped by practices, I’m suggesting that a lot can happen when one just goes through the motions. The routine begins to inscribe habits of the imagination within us; the repeated saying of allegiance works itself into an orienting allegiance. What begins as a merely stated commitment begins to work itself into a functional commitment.”

About the Author

Danny is a part time substitute teacher and a part time In-N-Out employee looking for some kind of teaching job in California. Hopefully someday the state of California will be back in action and ready to rock and roll and hire teachers back. He enjoys long walks on the beach and Star Wars.