Sentences with phrase «certain sense of awe»

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They failed to understand how Catholic practice actually worked; they were insensitive to the capacity of certain ritual acts to foster a sense of mystery and awe in the presence of God» that is, to put one in touch with the holy.

A certain awe is implied in the word's use, a sense of inviolable sanctity, (E.g., Hebrews 8:2 [marginal translation; II Corinthians 7:1]-RRB- but always the implications are ethical.

The scarab beetles are definitely the most menacing of the creatures, rendered magnificently, and when you see Imhotep's face appear in a giant sandstorm, Sommers actually does manage to approach that sense of awe that could have worked a certain magic if the rest of the film had built up any manner of tension.