‘The Life of Violet’ is a set of three interconnected short stories written by Virginia Woolf in 1907. The collection was released in its edited form by Princeton University Press for the first time in early October.
Brigid McCabe
Brigid McCabe is an O'Hare Fellow at America Media.
Posted inScripture Reflections
A Nativity pageant memory
A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Brigid McCabe
Posted inTelevision
The extraordinary life of Carlo Acutis—directed by Martin Scorsese’s daughter
By choosing to highlight Carlo, whose life was relatively short and simple in comparison with his fellow saints, the series offers an insightful—and perhaps counterintuitive—reflection on what it truly means to live an exceptional life.
Posted inFilm
Trying (and failing) to give Jeff Buckley a ‘last goodbye’
When it comes to Jeff Buckley, we are as stuck as he always seemed to be—unable to move on, let go or say goodbye.
Posted inFilm
Pope Leo’s favorite films—and what ‘America’ said about them
Pope Leo delighted Catholic cinephiles this week by revealing his four favorite films, in anticipation of his upcoming meeting with members of the “World of Cinema” at the Vatican.
Posted inMusic
Finally, a pop star who understands Catholicism: Rosalía’s triumphant new album ‘Lux’
On “Lux,” the divine and the human are inextricably linked: Rosalía talks about the world by talking about God.
Posted inScripture Reflections
Does God know my heart better than I do?
A Reflection for Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time, by Brigid McCabe
Posted inFilm
The complicated relationship between Catholics and ‘The Conjuring’ horror franchise
“The Conjuring: Last Rites,” like others films in the series, capitalizes on Catholic imagery without Catholic endorsement.
Posted inFaith in Focus
This year’s best Catholic Halloween costumes: White Sox Pope Leo, Conclave Seagull, Luce and more
Whether you’re looking for a solo, couple or group option, these ideas will put you, we hope, in the running for “best costume” at your parish’s Halloween party.
Posted inPoetry
Poetry review: Lyric wonder, again and again
In this year’s poetry roundup, some of the poets whose collections we discuss are Catholic, some are not. But regardless of their religious commitments, wonder shows up in these poets’ work again and again.