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Victory

May 05, 2010

My Dear People,

Goodness is stronger than evil.
Love is stronger than hate.
Light is stronger than darkness.
Life is stronger than death.
Victory is ours through him who loves us.

--Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Any day is a good day to pray Archbishop Tutu's prayer. That said, with news of the murder at UVA, the attempted terrorist attack in Times Square, and the oil spill in the Gulf, perhaps this week his prayer is especially welcome.

As is "A Prayer of Desmond Tutu," a new composition, by the English composer James Whitbourn, which combines classical European instrumentation and vocalization with African rhythm and percussion. Whitbourn speaks of the "pancultural" character of the piece.

And "pancultural" suits the archbishop's theology as well, as he gives voice to the Good News of God in Christ, intended for all the world; the assurance that, no matter the bleakness or cruelty or destruction, the power and hope and healing of God, at work through his people, is always, always, always greater.

Thanks be to God,
your brother in Christ,

Wallace+

 

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