The Spiritual Master Pope Francis Wants You To Read
Bishop Robert Barron provides an overview of The Divine Comedy by poetic master Dante Alighieri – who Pope Francis invites us to read in the Year of Mercy.
Browsing: Books, Films & the Arts
Catholics Read The Screwtape Letters: Part II
In this second episode, Luke, Kiara and Victoria look at the banal austerity of evil, as well as the temptations to isolation and spiritual pride.
Catholics Read The Screwtape Letters: Part I
In this first episode, Luke, Kiara and Victoria discuss C.S. Lewis’ self-criticism within The Screwtape Letters, and why he never wrote a sequel.
Catholics Read The Importance of Being Earnest
Luke Kiara and Victoria discuss the satisfying schadenfreude of Earnest, as well as the problem of truthfulness & lying.
Catholics Read Revelation
Luke and Victoria discuss the disconnect between thought and word, being “born on third base” and whether frankness is a virtue.
“The Martian” and Why Each Life Matters
Bishop Barron reflects on The Martian’s emphasis on human dignity, the Origin of this human dignity, and why we ought to relearn this today.
Catholics Read Pied Beauty
Luke, Kiara and Victoria discuss the importance of the author to a work, and Hopkins’ contribution to poetry through sprung rhythm and the curtal sonnet.
Being Someplace Else: Theological Virtues & Makoto Shinkai
Dr Matthew Tan explores the theme of bridging people and worlds in the work of anime director Makoto Shinkai and how this relates to faith, hope and love.