The Resurrection is the most real event in human history. Christ’s bodily resurrection is bedrock reality, both of spirit and of matter. On this rock all other Christian beliefs, visions and practices are built. In reference to it alone do they retain
The virtue of its characters and the power of its narrative are what make “The Cricket on the Hearth” such a delightful tale. The story radiates the light of Christian charity, echoing themes of generosity and joy, focusing the luminosity of God’s
If classical literature characters could become saints, France has a perfect example. The real bishop behind Victor Hugo's famous Les Misérables character is likely to be beatified. The French bishops, gathered in Lourdes Nov. 3-8 for their plenary assembly, voted in favor
"Jon Fosse gives voice, with elegance and beauty, to the mystery of faith -- having read him with reverence for years, I think our country is blessed to have a poet of his stature," said Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim.
"A Catholic writer
In a new In Focus, Julie Davis dives into the work of six great Christian authors of the 20th century to see what all the fuss is about. Most people have a superficial sense of these writers and their works. C.S. Lewis
“Flannery,” a film from American Masters Pictures by Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco, S.J., is a notable presentation about the American Catholic author Flannery O’Connor, her life and work, states James O. Tate Jr. in a review of the documentary. Tate writes:
Does literature have anything to say about the pandemic? Actually, more than you might think. Contributing editor Russell Shaw explains that works of the imagination that involve epidemics and plagues make up a distinct literary subset. Along with telling powerful stories, some
Solution is not to ban classic works with social sins but to educate on the historical realities, values