Sacred Music In Today’s Society
Ronan Reilly explores the historical role and influence of sacred music in current society. He also gives recommended resources to further explore the tradition of sacred music in the Church.
Browsing: Books, Films & the Arts
Music, Ministry and Its Fruits
Steph Unger talks about her role as Project Officer for Student Formation for Catholic Education, Brisbane and the work that she has been involved with since last we spoke to her at ACYF 2015. She also talks about some of the fruits that have come out of her ministry and her music.
A Journey to Prayer, Music and Encounter
Stephen Kirk shares his journey back to faith and the Catholic Church and how he began to write reflective music out of his love and yearning for God.
Catholics Read Story of a Soul
Luke & Kiara discuss St Thérèse of Lisieux’s Story of a Soul, the beauty of the Communion of Saints, and the heresy of Jansenism.
Suffering and Evil in Stranger Things
Katherine speaks with Dr Matthew Tan about the Netflix series Stranger Things: the concept of evil as unreal and the role of suffering.
“Lady Bird” and the Breakthrough of Grace
Bishop Robert Barron explores Greta Gerwig’s film Lady Bird, its treatment of Catholicism, and the effect of grace in the central character’s life.
Catholics Read Silence
Kiara & Luke explore Shusaku Endo’s Silence: the Jesuit spirituality of the novel, and how it can shine a light on our own need for redemption.
Catholics Read Mr. Truman’s Degree
Luke & Kiara discuss Elizabeth Anscombe’s Mr. Truman’s Degree, political realism in World War II and the analogy of pacifism and celibacy.