This is the blog of Gawain de Leeuw. Catholic Priest of the Anglican Tradition in a historically low- as-a-snake-belly church in the city of White Plains: St. Bartholomew’s, a lively pastoral sized congregation continuing to provide a steady witness to its community. “Padremambo” was coined by a friend in the salsa dancing community.
The Divine Latitude alludes to the disposition of “latitudinarianism.” It is a sensible, pragmatic theological position. My perspective on the atonement is Girardian. I have a orthodox understanding of the trinity, but have an Anglican understanding of efficiency. Like most Episcopalians, my theological orientation pastorally sensitive, pragmatic, efficient, and polite.
Whiskey drinker, cigar smoker.
I believe in a commercial economy, but also that markets are clumsy and the public has an interest in taxing greed. My social politics are dully liberal, but I get angry about mass incarceration and the war on drugs.
I used to blog as John Wilkins, the Salty Vicar.
When choosing between Marx, Nietzsche, Freud or Jesus, Jesus wins.
We are antithetical somewhat, but I am both Irish, and was raised R. Catholic in Dublin Ireland; also I was a Royal Marine (just 60 in Oct.) I had a stop along the way with the English Benedictines in my 20′s. (Maybe my lasting interior formation?) And I am reading Scott Hahn’s new book: Covenant and Communion, The Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI. I read from Barth to Bulgakov! lol But Newman has saved my way more than once. I have even had a “spell” with Calvin and the Reformed. Love Calvin still somewhat, but I am getting over the Reformed (classic at least). I might go back to Rome with their new offer?
Nice to chat a bit..
Fr. Robert (English Anglican)
Funny–I grew up Baptist in Rochester, NY area, but now I’m seeking out information about Anglican/Episcopal churches and trying to figure out their theology and doctrine. After having been Baptist for so long, it’s kind of a mystery to me.
Informative and coy; you’re here in the delicious, tumultuous, artsy Diocese of NY as well then… perhaps we’ll meet someday. Perhaps we already have and loathe each other. Unimportant, that, as I’m inclined to be latitudinarian as well. Keep up the good work.
Very very funny! Also true…