“The Wasteland” demonstrates that T.S. Eliot did not embrace the death and decay of the world of the poem, but rather was on his journey out from it to the glory of resurrection.
Eliot’s ‘The Wasteland’ at 101: A guided glimpse of the abyss
Pairing fun, faith on socks guides couple’s journey in footsteps of saints
Since the first pair of socks were made featuring Pope Francis, about 80 other pairs have been created, including ones of St. Joseph, Our Lady of Fatima, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Kolkata, St. Joan of Arc and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Discernment means recognizing God in the unexpected, pope says
Continuing his new series of talks on discernment, the pope reflected on St. Ignatius, whose life “is one of the most instructive examples” of discerning God’s will.
Studying Renaissance art has transformed retired psychologist’s faith
In her new book, “Stalking Michelangelo, Finding God,” Christine Panyard shows how the truth, goodness and beauty vividly present in these sculptures and paintings transformed her from a “very lapsed” Catholic to one on fire for her faith.
Life’s experiences of brokenness can be doorway to Lenten conversion
There are many different experiences of brokenness that can be a doorway to conversion, including addiction, trauma, depression and facing one’s death.
Mary Marrocco: A story of joy amid anguish
“Jacques’ agony remained until his execution in the early morning of Oct. 1, 1957. So did his joy.”
Authority in a wounded church: Leaders see ‘synodality’ as way forward
In many countries, hundreds or thousands of cases of clerical sexual abuse have made the need for conversion painfully obvious and have led to a reckoning with how power is viewed, exercised and protected within the Church.
Pope’s desire for synodality will reshape the church, Cardinal Tobin says
The path toward synodality, the cardinal said, will require the Church to undergo its own conversion, “a new way of understanding and approaching how we carry out our mission.”