Viertel tells many backstage stories about how the directors and composers managed to avoid a disaster, sometimes only a few hours ahead of opening night.
Books
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
A series of short stories that encounter spirituality in a refreshing, beautiful way
McFarlane says that she is “drawn to moments when people do things that are mysterious even to themselves.” The best-realized stories here are charged with these moments.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen: Q&A with Gabrielle Earnshaw
‘If I were to summarize Henri Nouwen in one word, it would be love.’
Posted inArts & Culture, Columns
Where have all the Catholic intellectuals gone?
If the Christian intellectual is dead, has a Catholic cousin survived?
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Thomas Jefferson’s life of promoting liberty—underpinned by slavery
Besides having a great mind, Jefferson had a great ego—also for good and ill.
Posted inArts & Culture, Dispatches
A TV Show Pope Francis Would Love
“Daredevil” talks about religion in a way that feels authentic—yet remains inviting to those who don’t share our beliefs.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Christmas Book Recommendations
A book is sometimes the most difficult gift to offer, but often it is the most rich.
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How Much Is Enough?
‘The Vice of Luxury,’ by David Cloutier, and ‘Distant Strangers,’ by Judith Lichtenberg