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The philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre concludes his most widely read work, After Virtue, with a striking statement that has been heavily quoted ever after: “we are waiting not for a Godot, but for another—doubtless very different—St. Benedict.”[1] Walking the road from Marxism to Aristotelianism, MacIntyre eventually became a Roman Catholic convert and one of the greatest proponents in …
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"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
"The Weekend Wanderer" is a weekly curated selection of news, stories, resources, and media on the intersection of faith and culture for you to explore through your weekend. Wander through these links however you like and in any order you like. Disclaimer: I do not necessarily agree with all the views expressed within these articles …
Just a few days ago, I came across this extended quotation from Evelyn Underhill from her fine little book, The Spiritual Life. Underhill speaks to the interface of our calling and our desires, and the challenge our feelings can bring to truly following God's call upon us. I had originally read these words about three …
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There is a beautifully striking painting by Vincent van Gogh entitled "The Red Vineyard." This painting was the only official purchase of a van Gogh painting within the artist's lifetime. Building on the work of Millet before him, van Gogh paints a group of common peasants working diligently in the vineyard, bathed in the warm …
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