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What is the cost of an unexamined life? | Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter | UU Sermon 06.08.2026
What can an Irish folktale teach us about living a meaningful life? In this sermon, Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter explores Teig O'Kane and the Corpse, a haunting and hopeful tale about a man forced to carry a burden through the night until he finally faces the truth about himself. Along the way, the story becomes a reflection on guilt, responsibility, redemption, and the courage to change. Rev. Kanter invites us to examine what we may be carrying - old regrets, unfinished work, or habits that no longe