“…the two married persons—are themselves the sacrament, the outward sign of inward grace, a manifestation of Christ’s love for His bride, the Church. Do Jonathan and Mina live up to this in Dracula? Is this what Bram Stoker was going for? I’m not sure, but it does seem to me that the turning point in the story is Jonathan and Mina’s marriage.”
Read MoreOwen Barfield is the lesser known of the Inklings - a group of friends that included C.S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Join us tonight for a discussion of his book Saving the Appearances - Barfield’s own favorite of all his books.
Read MoreA catechetical look at a famous work of art.
Read MoreCome to the school tonight for a rich discussion of the encyclical Caritas in Veritate. You needn’t read ahead! A digest will be given so we can enjoy sharing our thoughts about this provocative work from Pope Benedict XVI.
6-8 p.m.
Read MoreThe Founders of our Academy dreamed of the school as the hub of a learning community. The author of this reflection on her reading is a member of that wider community, as are all our Wonder & Joy readers. Her essay illustrates how books lead us deeper into community, contemplation and faith.
Read MoreCome to the school tonight to discuss Fr. Luigi Giussani’s The Journey to Truth is an Experience. No need to read (or even to have) the book!
6-8 p.m.
Read MoreHumanity is crucial in a crisis!
Read MoreYou could try to write like Chesterton!
Read MorePlease put second Mondays on your calendar!
Read MoreWords are living things! Parts of speech correspond to your own becoming. Your freedom begins in words.
Read MoreWill you be reading with, or without conversation? We’ll be taking notes and, definitely, reading with conversation!
Read MoreParents, teens, friends of the community: ask interesting questions, have interesting conversations!
Read MoreI dare Catholic teachers to find a way to work spousal union into their next science, art, philosophy, or history class!
Read MoreWhen you choose private education, you’re doing something beautiful!
Read MoreIf all the problems around us are opportunities to practice a Catholic approach to the world’s needs, then what are the characteristics of that Catholic way?
Read MoreIt’s no secret that I hope all our students and all of our learning community members will WRITE! Here is the advice from Fr. Hardon that helped me to become a Catholic writer.
Read MoreSeven tips that will make you a better reader.
Read MoreWhat makes a book worth your while?
Read MoreWhat would happen if you tried to have no impact on the world you live in?
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