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Hercules, N.T. Wright, and the Modern Meta-Narrative
In his latest column Fr Robert Barron looks at the battle of narratives between modernity and Christianity: one, he suggests, which is exemplified in the new Hercules film.
In his latest column Fr Robert Barron looks at the battle of narratives between modernity and Christianity: one, he suggests, which is exemplified in the new Hercules film.
Luke, Kiara and Victoria dive into The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy; exploring the text’s ubiquitousness in Western culture, Adams’ mastery of British comedy, and even some hints of Theology…
Luke, Kiara and Victoria look at Le Guin’s short fiction providing commentary on the problem of viewing sin as benign suffering, and how Catholic teaching looks to a third way in many moral and ethical dilemmas.
Fr Robert Barron explores the recent film adaption of “The Fault in Our Stars”, and why The Sacred Heart provides an answer to a nihilistic view of suffering.
Luke, Kiara and Victoria explore Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; discussing the overtly Catholic culture of the poem, pondering the virtuous nature of the protagonist, and attempting to read Middle English on air – with questionable results.
Luke, Kiara and Victoria dive in to J.R.R. Tolkien’s short story Leaf by Niggle, and discuss the creative process and its greater meaning, how beauty can emerge out of suffering, and what we can learn from Tolkien’s refusal to compartmentalise the facets of his life.
Lucy O’Connell discusses her recommended books for the Catholic that has an interest in literature, but doesn’t know where to start with the vast ocean of reading material out there…
Luke, Kiara and Victoria explore this detective thriller to discuss Chesterton’s ability to “paint with words”, the poetry of order in the world, and why Catholicism provides the ultimate rebellion against the law of entropy.