Sacred time

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In this program, Martin E. Marty, of the University of Chicago Divinity School, examines the difference between secular and spiritual concepts of time. Retreats are described as bodies of concentrated time reserved for spiritual reflection, as distinct from smaller time frames set aside for religious activities, such as meal blessings and morning and evening prayers. The Muslim tradition of designating a specific time of the day for worship is compared to the Judaic/Christian Sabbath tradition. At a Catholic monastery, the entire day is examined as one continuous spiritual time clock. Other time-centered rites such as bar mitzvahs, baptisms, and weddings are discussed.