Category Archives for Faith

GRAHAM GREENE’S TIRED HEART–A REVIEW OF “THE HEART OF THE MATTER”

The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene My rating: 3 of 5 stars Graham Greene, author of novels and stories in multiple genres, is perhaps best known for his writing concerning the “Bad Catholic.” “The Heart of the Matter” … Continue reading

13. July 2012 by David
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Why Did I Wait So Long to Read This Book? a review of Simone Weil’s “Waiting For God”

How does one offer an opinion much less a critique of a “classic” book? A number of my mentors, thoughtful friends, and respected teachers have noted Simon Weil’s influence and have urged me to read her essays–but I resisted. I … Continue reading

08. May 2012 by David
Categories: art, Books, Christianity, Faith, reading, Simone Weil | 1 comment

Why I’m Reading Cormac McCarthy For Lent

     Because these wings are no longer wings to fly   But merely vans to beat the air   The air which is now thoroughly small and dry   Smaller and dryer than the will   Teach us to … Continue reading

29. February 2012 by David
Categories: Christianity, Cormac McCarthy, culture, Faith, T.S. Elliot, writing | Leave a comment

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