Jerome W. Berryman

Jerome W. Berryman is an Episcopal priest at Christ Church Cathedral, Houston, Texas, where he researches the function of religious language in child development.

 

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  • The Old Becomes New: Experiencing repetition without getting bored

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    June 1, 1994

    "Aw, Mr. Berryman, we heard that story already."
    "I know, but did, you know I have heard it hundreds of times and always find something new in it?"
    "Boring."
    "What??"
    "It's boring. We heard it before."
    "Why is it boring to hear again?"
    "We heard it already."
    "Okay. Have you ever celebrated Christmas?"
    "Yes."
    "Then you don't ever need to celebrate it again?"

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