William Stringfellow

Free in obedience.

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...and the celebration (the ready and spontaneous enjoyment) of the presence of the Word of God in the common life of the world.

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Christian life consists of the discernment of (the seeing and hearing), and the reliance upon (the reckless and uncalculating dependence)...

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You can put your coat on our bed. http://t.co/t9BnMvAOnR

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"The watchword of Christmas, 'Peace on earth,' is not a sentimental adage but a political utterance." (Thx for the reminder @jeremykkessler)

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The Holy Spirit means the militant presence of the Word of God inhering in the life of the whole of creation.

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As a child...I had come to think that confirmation was the occasion when the secrets were told.

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forsaking words, one can act, that is, anyway, a plainer way to speak.

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A bit of resurrection in new editions of my books at #aarsbl book exhibit via @wipfandstock #Orbis

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The characteristic place to find a Christian is among his very enemies. The first place to look for Christ is in Hell.

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A Christian is distinguished by radical esteem for the Incarnation…by reverence for the life of God in the whole of Creation.

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A Christian is not distinguished by political views, moral decisions, habitual conduct, personal piety, or least of all, churchly activities

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The supposed dichotomy btw the public and personal appearance of death is both superficial and deceptive. http://t.co/UNxJp6PlLK

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(Above quotes from "The Orthodoxy of Radical Involvement" in _Dissenter In A Great Society_)

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Reconciliation means acceptance, not approval; it is a matter of voluntary love, not religious obligation; marked by gladness&without guile.

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"To be a Christian, to be already reconciled, means to love the world, all the world, just as it is -- unconditionally."

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A taste of resurrection, newly out from @Orbis! @jimwallis @MaryknollNews @Sojourners @episcopalcafe

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Where my remains await the resurrection.

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Dan Berrigan, the courageous priest poet and friend, wrote this on his cottage at Eschaton:

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My obituary in the Block Island Times.

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Omens are among the several idols from which I have yet to sever my belief. (Towne)