On this day set aside in honor of St. Patrick , I am bringing forward this post of my favorite hymn. it is a translation of
It is one I definitely want sung at my funeral. My challenge (and it is a good exercise for anyone) is to examine and amend my life; and so live that my choice makes sense to that small band who would come to my funeral. I don’t want people saying “Say what! why did he pick THAT?” 
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As I continue to process the story of The Church of the Redeemer, Episcopal (Houston), I remembered a bit of a poem another person with a past at Redeemer had posted. I wish I could remember who, that person has earned my gratitude!
I finally found it. It nearly perfectly captures my emotions, particularly in what I understand as God’s redemption of that period of my life, particularly the final stanza.
I have reposted it here.
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More on the idea of universal salvation and personal choice Discussion on the nature of the Holy Trinity: Why only 3? This post prompted me to reply with what I intend to be a draft of a fuller post Starting with Anthroposophy, a very interesting discussion ranging from stained glass and mirrors and the invocation of Saints, to Jung and speculations about the existance of evil.
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