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What does it mean?
Waugh asks for prayers for intellectual and nuanced people alongside the simple faithful.
In plain terms
Don't forget learned people when praying for everyone.
What can you take from it?
Include intellectuals in your spiritual concerns.

Where it applies

  • prayer groups
  • religious reflection
  • community care

Putting it to work

  • pray for thinkers
  • value diverse contributions

Questions to consider

  • Who deserves spiritual attention?
  • Is intellect a barrier to faith?

Another view

The distinction between learned and simple may be artificial.

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