Why You Should Read C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce”
Bishop Robert Barron looks at some of the great lessons contained within C.S. Lewis’ classic fantasy story “The Great Divorce”.
Browsing: Books, Films & the Arts
Joshua Angrisano: Hip-Hop Artist & Catholic Missionary
Joshua Angrisano chats on why hip-hop is such an effective way to spread a message, and the life-changing experience that led him to Australia on mission.
Catholics Read Pygmalion
In this episode, Luke, Kiara & Victoria discuss George Bernard Shaw and the controversial ending to his play Pygmalion.
“Miracles from Heaven” and the Problem of Theodicy
Bishop Robert Barron explains how the film “Miracles from Heaven” creatively explores the existence of innocent suffering and God’s Goodness.
Catholics Read Echo & Narcissus (Metamorphoses)
Luke and Victoria look at Ovid’s fables of Echo & Narcissus, discussing the mytho-historical format and C.S. Lewis’ theory that the fables are satirical.
The Disorienting Quality of Real Prayer
Bishop Robert Barron reflects on the work of Iris Murdoch to explain how a real prayer of humility breaks us free from our ego and directs us toward God.
Catholics Read From Union Square to Rome
The team reflect on From Union Square to Rome, discussing the simplicity of Dorothy Day’s conversion and her love for the working poor.
Blasting Holes Through the Buffered Self
Bishop Robert Barron enthusiastically recommends Fr Robert Spitzer’s book “The Soul’s Upward Yearning” as an antidote to the postmodern “buffered self”.