This is the second of three reflections on hierarchy. Part one is here.
By Christopher Wells
Digging deeper into the origins of hierarchy, one comes to...
When Augustine says that God alone is to be enjoyed, and everything else — including human beings — used, he does not mean that everything besides God is worthless.
One thing that I’ve noticed on this blog is a willingness to criticize inflated claims for the liturgy. But, properly chastened, can we make claims that the liturgy "works," making you a better person?