An interview with Emily Wilson discusses the importance of the ‘Iliad’ to both young and old readers, its relationship with faith and what lessons we can glean about essential human nature from such an ancient text.
Kevin Christopher Robles
Kevin Christopher Robles is the studio production associate at America. He was previously an O'Hare Fellow and intern.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
For a model of effective communication, look to Gabriel
A Reflection for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, by Kevin Christopher Robles
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Jesus says ‘networking is good, actually’
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop, by Kevin Christopher Robles
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
In ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Star Wars’ explores faith when organized religion fails
The latest effort from the ’Star Wars‘ franchise asks: What happens to you after you lose your faith?
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert felt a lot like going to Mass
That day I spent in New Jersey, Taylor Swift would be my pastor, MetLife Stadium my parish, and the Swiftie community my congregation.
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St. John Francis Regis is lesser known than his Jesuit peers. Who was this saint?
John Francis Regis, whose feast Catholics celebrate on June 16, is not the most well-known saint. Unlike other Jesuits of his time, Regis did not have a particularly notable mission or die a martyr.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Filmmaker Nida Manzoor’s vision of the modern Muslim woman: funny, rebellious—and imperfect
Nida Manzoor’s goal is to show that the culture surrounding Islam is as three dimensional and dynamic as any other faith’s.
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Review: Taylor Swift bares her soul in her new album, ‘Midnights’
With age comes wisdom, and that is certainly true for Taylor, whose latest album, “Midnights,” is almost entirely introspective, even a little retrospective.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
‘Uncharted’ is a surpringly Catholic video game. Why does the movie adaptation strip out the faith?
Despite all of its references to Christianity, “Uncharted” offers us nothing more than a straightforward treasure hunt.
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‘Rear Window’: The perfect movie for post-pandemic life
The movie about a man stuck indoors for months was the perfect choice for my first trip back to the theater.