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17 years 1 month ago
Dear Ms. Solari: Ah, you've proven my point: Andrew is a friend (a former Jesuit) so I can't review his new book! But it is indeed a beautifully written story.
17 years 1 month ago
I'm re-reading 'The Life You Save May Be Your Own' this summer. 'My Life with the Saints' was my Easter season read. Delightful stuff, and now handed on to one of my guys here at prison who wants to know more about Catholics. What better way to introduce him than to share the friends and family? I've picked up 'Hidden Things: Scripture as Spirituality' by Richard Rohr for the summer.
17 years 1 month ago
Thank you for the recommendations. I have been savoring Cohiba's and 'My Life with The Saints' and 'The Life You save May be Your Own' (Elie) during the evening hours on my deck. A couple of years ago while at St. Joe's in Philly, my oldest daughter, Lindsay, spent some time at a Catholic Worker House in West Virginia and reintroduced me to the life and writings of Ms. Day. I have been reading all I can about Ms. Day and by her. I also have gone through a similar consumption exercise with Thomas Merton. (Coincidentally, both happen to be two of my "saints," as are Ignatius, Pedro Arrupe, and Mother Teresa, more on that "coincidence" another time, and it was over an eight- day retreat at Eastern Point Retreat House where I first meditated on 'The Seven Storey Mountain.') But I digress. So, I can't wait to get my hands on and my spirit involved with Ellsberg's collection of Day's journals. Finally, I am delighted to know that William Barry is still at it. He was an early inspiration in my journey. 'Finding God' and 'Spiritual Compass' still reside dog-eared with highlights and notes on my shelf as if to remind me just in case I get off the path. He too is a favorite and I trust your 'spectacular' review, and I will read and comment in the future. Thank you for all you do and for allowing me to comment.
17 years 1 month ago
Thanks for the suggestions. I have just begun reading ''Sex and the Soul'' and realize what a challenge we have-- and an opportunity. I worked in Campus Ministry in the late sixties and early seventies when the ''sexual revolution'' began. We needed to take a look at sexuality--but somehow things went astray. I'm a retired priest and hope that the church makes use of the opportunity to meet the needs of the yoing people today.
17 years 1 month ago
Fr Martin: I just finished Andrew Krivak's book 'A long retreat.' A wonderful and moving autobiography. Why don't you review this book?
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