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Title: Antonin Scalia, Christian
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URL Source: http://www.theamericanconservative. ... eher/antonin-scalia-christian/
Published: Feb 17, 2016
Author: ROD DREHER
Post Date: 2016-02-17 08:13:00 by Ada
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Views: 441
Comments: 10

What a terrific comment from reader William Dalton:

More on the topic of profound Christianity of Antonin Scalia. It really was remarkable for a man of such prominence in secular America today.

A friend of mine preached at the funeral of Justice Lewis Powell in Richmond in 1998. In attendance were all the members of the Supreme Court, as well as many other dignitaries. Today he posted a letter he received after conducting that service. It was from Justice Scalia. This is it:

Supreme Court of the United States Washington, D. C. 20543

CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA

September 1, 1998

Dr. James C. Goodloe Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220-2925

Dear Dr. Goodloe:

I looked for you unsuccessfully at the luncheon following the funeral yesterday. I wanted to tell you how reverent and inspiring I found the service that you conducted.

In my aging years, I have attended so many funerals of prominent people that I consider myself a connoisseur of the genre. When the deceased and his family are nonbelievers, of course, there is not much to be said except praise for the departed who is no more. But even in Christian services conducted for deceased Christians , I am surprised at how often eulogy is the centerpiece of the service, rather than (as it was in your church) the Resurrection of Christ, and the eternal life which follows from that. I am told that, in Roman Catholic canon law, encomiums at funeral Masses are not permitted—though if that is the rule, I have never seen it observed except in the breach. I have always thought there is much to be said for such a prohibition, not only because it spares from embarrassment or dissembling those of us about whom little good can truthfully be said, but also because, even when the deceased was an admirable person—indeed, especially when the deceased was an admirable person—praise for his virtues can cause us to forget that we are praying for, and giving thanks for, God’s inexplicable mercy to a sinner. (My goodness, that seems more like a Presbyterian thought than a Catholic one!)

Perhaps the clergymen who conduct relatively secular services are moved by a desire not to offend the nonbelievers in attendance—whose numbers tend to increase in proportion to the prominence of the deceased. What a great mistake. Weddings and funerals (but especially funerals) are the principal occasions left in modern America when you can preach the Good News not just to the faithful, but to those who have never really heard it.

Many thanks, Dr. Goodloe, for a service that did honor to Lewis and homage to God. It was a privilege to sit with your congregation. Best regards.

Sincerely,

Antonin Scalia

What a man. What a man.

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#1. To: Ada (#0)

Encomium is defined as a formal expression of high praise; eulogy:

Thanks for the interesting post, now I have to research if what Scalia said is correct and if so, the reason behind it.

"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28

Artisan  posted on  2016-02-17   8:34:57 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: Ada (#0)

http://www.aod.org/be ing-catholic/prayer- and- worship/christian- funerals/directives- for-catholic- funerals-questions- and- answers/#eulogy e have a eulogy?

A eulogy is not allowed during the Funeral Liturgy. Family or friends may be invited to share such a testimony at the Vigil or at the memorial luncheon or reception that often follows the funeral. The OCF does allow for a family member or friend to “speak in remembrance of the deceased before the final commendation begins” (OCF 170), however those words should not be a eulogy. http://www.adoremus.o rg/6- 72K.Eulogies.html Eulogies, defined as speeches praising a person who has died, should not be given at Catholic funerals, according to Archbishop Seán Brady, president of the Irish bishops' conference. Official liturgical directives do not allow them, except for brief personal remarks following Mass.

"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28

Artisan  posted on  2016-02-17   8:53:36 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: Ada (#0)

I hope they don't have a eulogy for Scalia at his funeral Mass. I've never heard of this rule, but it makes sense. But since Scalia's family, if he even has one, didn't even demand an autopsy, is doubt they'd be bright enough to care or even know about this rule, which is soundly based in theology.

It's sort of like at Catholic weddings, any random secular romantic pop songs are not allowed during the Mass. That is for the party afterwards.

"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28

Artisan  posted on  2016-02-17   8:58:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Ada (#0)

Wow. Awesome.

If God, the Creator of Heaven and earth and everyone of us offends well that's just tough titties imo.


"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning

Rotara  posted on  2016-02-17   9:04:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: Artisan (#1)

now I have to research if what Scalia said is correct

Scalia was never wrong or, if so, it was on a trivial point :-)

Ada  posted on  2016-02-17   9:34:18 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Rotara (#4)

Wow, a blast from the past! How's it going bud??

(P.s. be sure to check out the vid of me telling trump that JEWS were arrested on 911, not muslims.;-)

"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28

Artisan  posted on  2016-02-17   10:15:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: Artisan (#6)

I'm good and really proud of you. I've followed you from a distance and am very happy for you !

Great to see you again...


"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning

Rotara  posted on  2016-02-17   12:40:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Artisan (#3)

...Scalia's family, if he even has one...

Only nine children and thirty-six grandchildren; no report on great-grandchildren.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-02-17   13:15:14 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: Lod (#8)

Married still?

"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you". Sirach 4:28

Artisan  posted on  2016-02-17   13:30:38 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Artisan (#9)

She's now a widow.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-02-17   13:59:26 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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