Rev. Patrick Miller: Boxing, Religion and How They Can Define Who We Are
Reverend Patrick Miller’s hobby is boxing. He shares his perspective on the narratives that shape who we become, and the benefits of better understanding those influences. The principles which make the private and the social versions of ourselves work together to define who we are.
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ABOUT Reverend Patrick Miller
“The Rev. Patrick Miller received his BA from Austin College in Theatre in 1990. He received his M.Div from the Seminary of the Southwest in 2000.
In February 2008, he became the ninth Rector of St. Mark’s Church and School. He has two books, ‘Empty: A Pilgrim’s Memoir’ and ‘Spoken: A Collection of Sermons’. His most worst kept secret is that he takes boxing lessons.
The least known fact about Patrick is that he auditioned for Ester’s Follies in Austin, Texas using a crayon drawing of himself as a head-shot.
When there’s blood in the ring, you know what we tell ’em? We tell ’em, “you’ll feel better when that quits hurt’in.”
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RELATED
1. Website: St Mark’s Episcopal Church 2. Sermons 3. Book: Spoken
