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Corpus Christi: The Language of Self-giving

When I think of my time at theological college, it’s fair to say that I was not well behaved. I came having studied theology for the previous six years, and was exempt from much of what was prescribed for most others. This left me, and a friend in a similar position, with too much time on our hands, never a good thing for those with a certain amount of growing up to do. One of the first bits of trouble we stirred up was an unsuccessful campaign to persuade the powers that be that the Blessed Sacrament should be reserved in the chapel. […]

Kate Summerscale’s excellent book, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, is based upon an horrific  incident in mid-Victorian England called The Road Hill House Murder. Those studying the mystery are not usually aware of its theological significance.  [...]