Podcasts about Chesterton

Full Text of ReadingsThe Resurrection of the Lord The Mass of Easter Day Lectionary: 42The Saint of the day is Saint Conrad of ParzhamSaint Conrad of Parzham's Story Conrad spent most of his life as porter in Altoetting, Bavaria, letting people into the friary and indirectly encouraging them to let God into their lives. His parents, Bartholomew and Gertrude Birndorfer, lived near Parzham, Bavaria. In those days, this region was recovering from the Napoleonic wars. A lover of solitary prayer and a peacemaker as a young man, Conrad joined the Capuchins as a brother. He made his profession in 1852 and was assigned to the friary in Altoetting. That city's shrine to Mary was very popular; at the nearby Capuchin friary there was a lot of work for the porter, a job Conrad held for 41 years. At first, some of the other friars were jealous that such a young friar held this important job. Conrad's patience and holy life overcame their doubts. As porter, he dealt with many people, obtaining many of the friary supplies and generously providing for the poor who came to the door. He treated them all with the courtesy Francis expected of his followers. Conrad's helpfulness was sometimes unnerving. Once Father Vincent, seeking quiet to prepare a sermon, went up the belltower of the church. Conrad tracked him down when someone wanting to go to confession specifically requested Father Vincent. Conrad also developed a special rapport with the children of the area. He enthusiastically promoted the Seraphic Work of Charity, which aided neglected children. Conrad spent hours in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. He regularly asked the Blessed Mother to intercede for him and for the many people he included in his prayers. The ever-patient Conrad was canonized in 1934. His liturgical feast is celebrated on April 21. Reflection As we can see from his life as well as his words, Conrad of Parzham lived a life that attracted others because of a special quality, something Chesterton alluded to when he wrote, “The moment we have a fixed heart we have a free hand.” If we want to understand Conrad, we have to know where he fixed his heart. Because he was united to God in prayer, everyone felt at ease in Conrad's presence. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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Joe speaks with Professor David Deavel of the University of St. Thomas, Houston, about Chesterton and the Saints, the theme of this summer's Chesterton conference, and the topic of David's talk! Join us July 24-26 in New Orleans to learn more about this fascinating and edifying subject! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ David's writings at The Imaginative Conservative: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/author/david-deavel David's writings at Catholic World Report: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/author/deavel-david/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

In Ballad of the White Horse, G.K. Chesterton describes the Virgin Mary: Her face was like an open word When brave men speak and choose, The very colours of her coat Were better than good news. Why the colors of her coat? The medievals took their dyes very seriously. This was before modern chemistry, so you had to try hard if you wanted good colors. Try hard they did; they famously used literal gold, hammered into ultrathin sheets, to make golden highlights. Blue was another tough one. You could do mediocre, half-faded blues with azurite. But if you wanted perfect blue, the color of the heavens on a clear evening, you needed ultramarine. Here is the process for getting ultramarine. First, go to Afghanistan. Keep in mind, you start in England or France or wherever. Afghanistan is four thousand miles away. Your path takes you through tall mountains, burning deserts, and several dozen Muslim countries that are still pissed about the whole Crusades thing. Still alive? After you arrive, climb 7,000 feet in the mountains of Kuran Wa Munjan until you reach the mines of Sar-i-Sang. There, in a freezing desert, the wretched of the earth work themselves to an early grave breaking apart the rocks of Badakhshan to produce a few hundred kilograms per year of blue stone - the only lapis lazuli production in the known world. Buy the stone and retrace your path through the burning deserts and vengeful Muslims until you're back in England or France or wherever. Still alive? That was the easy part. Now you need to go through a chemical extraction process that makes the Philosopher's Stone look like freshman chem lab. "The lengthy process of pulverization, sifting, and washing to produce ultramarine makes the natural pigment … roughly ten times more expensive than the stone it came from." Finally you have ultramarine! How much? I can't find good numbers, but Claude estimates that the ultramarine production of all of medieval Europe was around the order of 30 kg per year - not enough to paint a medium-sized wall. Ultramarine had to be saved for ultra-high-value applications. In practice, the medievals converged on a single use case - painting the Virgin Mary's coat. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/the-colors-of-her-coat

  During Lent this year, we are revisiting reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 5.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt5.mp3

Interview with Cory Doctorow AI hasn't killed radiology, but it is changing it Meta got caught gaming AI benchmarks Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn't Amused Shopify Says No New Hires Unless AI Can't Do the Job The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now The 35th anniversary of Twin Peaks Eddy Varekamp Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau Guest: Cory Doctorow Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM Melissa.com/twit

OOPS I didn't mean to upload this to this feed but oh well here you go, have another episode of Chesterton's Gateway. A special debut week early release of episode 2! This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 2, A Piece of Chalk This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's chapter is chapter two of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway). Get the book on Amazon https://a.co/d/dVQUesb Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/chestertonsgateway Send questions to GKCinfo@AXECOP.com

Interview with Cory Doctorow AI hasn't killed radiology, but it is changing it Meta got caught gaming AI benchmarks Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn't Amused Shopify Says No New Hires Unless AI Can't Do the Job The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now The 35th anniversary of Twin Peaks Eddy Varekamp Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau Guest: Cory Doctorow Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM Melissa.com/twit

Interview with Cory Doctorow AI hasn't killed radiology, but it is changing it Meta got caught gaming AI benchmarks Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn't Amused Shopify Says No New Hires Unless AI Can't Do the Job The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now The 35th anniversary of Twin Peaks Eddy Varekamp Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau Guest: Cory Doctorow Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM Melissa.com/twit

Interview with Cory Doctorow AI hasn't killed radiology, but it is changing it Meta got caught gaming AI benchmarks Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn't Amused Shopify Says No New Hires Unless AI Can't Do the Job The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now The 35th anniversary of Twin Peaks Eddy Varekamp Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau Guest: Cory Doctorow Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM Melissa.com/twit

Interview with Cory Doctorow AI hasn't killed radiology, but it is changing it Meta got caught gaming AI benchmarks Man Employs A.I. Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge Isn't Amused Shopify Says No New Hires Unless AI Can't Do the Job The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now The 35th anniversary of Twin Peaks Eddy Varekamp Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau Guest: Cory Doctorow Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM Melissa.com/twit

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What makes Christianity fundamentally different from every other religion in human history? Matthew McKenna, Ph.D candidate in theology at Ave Maria University, joins Jack for a fascinating journey through G.K. Chesterton's masterpiece "The Everlasting Man" to answer this crucial question.Read Matthews Article "How to Compare Religions" Please support our sponsored business:  Aim Utility Advisors TJ Lally |  630-990-3400 As a leading company in the energy sourcing and managementindustry, we are committed to empowering your business with efficient,sustainable, and cost-effective energy strategies.  If you're interested inbeing a sponsor of the Become Who YouAre Podcast, please emailus at Info@JP2Renew.org Follow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCCatch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.org and Sign up for our Newsletter!!  Support the show

This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 1, Tremendous Trifles This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's special guest is graphic novelist and commentator Doug TenNapel. Check out his news channel  / @dougtennapel This week's chapter is chapter one of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway). Get the book on Amazon https://a.co/d/dVQUesb Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/chestertonsgateway Send questions to GKCinfo@AXECOP.com

Grettelyn and Joe interview Nikola Bolsec from the Chesterton Society in Croatia and a speaker at this summer's conference. He discusses how he and other Croatians have experienced Chesterton, and a bit about his Father Brown Card game. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ More about Croatian Chesterton Society: https://www.chesterton.hr/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

A PRE-RELEASE of our new Chesterton podcast, Doug is on as a guest. If you love Chesterton and want to dig in with Ethan and Michael Grumbine each week, look up Chesterton's Gateway the podcast where new episodes will post every week.  This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 1, Tremendous Trifles This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's special guest is graphic novelist and commentator Doug TenNapel. Check out his news channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCDfyHqCqtItNH46Ffls2Fhw This week's chapter is chapter one of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway). Get the book on Amazon https://a.co/d/dVQUesb Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/chestertonsgateway Send questions to GKCinfo@AXECOP.com

  During Lent this year, we will revisit reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 4.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt4.mp3

There's a cynicism that permeates our culture that looks at the idea of “prayers” as an ignorant kind of wish-fulfillment in the face of life's anxieties. Maybe you asked somebody if they've prayed about a particular circumstance only to be met by ridicule. Stop giving me those trite Christian cliches. But we need to be honest — do we pray? G.K. Chesterton once wrote, “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried.” Do we lay our anxieties and fears before God continually in prayer? God makes a radical promise to his people: when you ask me for help I will give it. I will give you peace in the midst of your uncertainties — one that surpasses understanding. We practice turning to God in prayer with our anxieties and he changes us into people of peace. Do you actually pray? If not, then Philippians 4:1-9 will be an encouragement to you. The Lord is near. Tell him what you need. This is Understanding Philippians. Check out the rest of our Understanding Series: https://www.fouroaksmidtown.com/teachings Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@fouroakschurchmidtown1962

What is “apologetics”? Chris Check, president of Catholic Answers, joins Bishop Caggiano to answer this question. They also answer questions like:    What do Joan of Arc, Catherine of Siena, and Chris Check have in common?  Why should you fill your house with good books?  Why should you, as Chesterton put it, “let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair”?   Along the way, Chris talk about his relationship with Fr Paul Check (beloved priest of our diocese), the history of Catholic Answers, and the role of the military in a young man's formation.  

Grettelyn and Joe interview Ted Janiszewski from Saint Irenaeus Ministries, a speaker who will be joining us this summer, July 24-26 in New Orleans! Hear a little of what Ted will have to say about Chesterton and Nietzsche.  Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Saint Irenaeus Ministries: https://siministries.org/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

En algún momento nos desviamos del tema principal y terminamos hablando de Rasputín, Chesterton y otras cositas… unas interesantes digresiones... Sin embargo, volvimos al tema original. Para resumir, los vaticinios centroeuropeos, expresados en lengua alemana, predijeron tres guerras mundiales como consecuencia del deterioro de las costumbres humanas y denunciaron el daño infligido a la Naturaleza por la mala conducta de las personas. Una monja checa del siglo XVII profetizó que un hombre con una araña negra en el brazo lideraría sus ejércitos desde Praga, extendiéndose mil millas en todas direcciones, avanzando en carros de hierro sobre toneles, una descripción que encaja sorprendentemente con Hitler, sus conquistas y sus panzer. Además, un aldeano del mismo siglo habló de un "perro de hierro" que aullaría por el valle, anticipando el paso del ferrocarril 250 años después. Un modesto carbonero del siglo XVIII predijo que la Primera Guerra Mundial comenzaría cuando un "pez de plata" cruzara las montañas, lo cual se cumplió cuando un zepelín, brillante como la plata por su revestimiento de aluminio, sobrevoló las montañas el 14 de agosto de 1914. Los Profetas del Bosque, de la región entre la selva de Bohemia y Baviera, advirtieron sobre un tiempo nefasto en el que no se podría distinguir entre chicos y chicas, las mujeres dejarían huellas como cabras, y los aldeanos entrarían con botas al estiércol. En ese tiempo, se consideraría ilustrado al malo y loco al bueno. También hablaron de una tercera guerra catastrófica para el planeta, tras la cual quedarían tan pocos hombres y animales que quien viera una vaca le pondría un esquilón de plata. De todas estas predicciones, un tercio ya se ha cumplido en mayor o menor medida.

 We take a break this week from our Lent with G. K. Chesterton series to visit with two participants in the recent retreat to France led by Fr. Scott. In the second part of the show, Fr. Mark joins to discuss some more exciting opportunities in the works. Email groups@stpetersfr.com for more info on upcoming pilgrimages/retreats/"Catholic vacations."https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-159RR-ChestertonFrance-PtDeux-Pure.mp3

Grettelyn and Joe interview Joseph Pearce, a popular conference speaker, who will be joining us this summer, July 24-26 in New Orleans! Hear a little of what Joseph will be speaking about regarding Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem, Evangeline. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Find Joseph online at https://jpearce.co/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

Chesterton delves deeper into the character of St. Thomas Aquinas, born a great aristocrat with immense natural gifts, but the humblest of saints.

One would think that once all the external adversaries are put to rest, things would get easier for the Israelites, but as we see in our text this week (and in other texts throughout the Bible), the real adversary is usually not out there—some external threat—but rather the real threat is internal. I tell people all the time that I sleep with the devil, and I don't mean Teri! As G. K. Chesterton said years ago in response to a question posed by a newspaper, What is wrong with the world?, Chesterton wrote back, "Dear Sir, 'I am.' Yours, G. K Chesterton.” While that might be an apocryphal story, the sentiment rings true. Woe be unto anyone who thinks differently.            We really see that in our text this week. David seems to do quite well when the threats are around him, external and obvious—a lion, a giant, a deranged king hunting him, large armies seeking to devour his people. Yet the real threat to David (and to us) is not the giants he (or we) must face, but dealing with the desires and motivations of our own heart.             David takes a census of his fighting men. We might ask, what is wrong with that? I mean, there is precedent for such actions in other places in the Bible. Some might consider it a move of wisdom at some new provocation by an adversary, but here it kindles God's wrath against David. David is even warned by Joab, who is himself no paragon of virtue, not to do this. So while David's sin with Bathsheba doesn't get press in I Chronicles (leading some to accuse the writer of whitewashing David's sin), here we see the man after God's own heart with his own heart laid bare.            There is a lot here, in this rather dramatic passage: sin, grace, angels, devils. It reads like a dramatic movie; and yet, at the end of the day, if we can see ourselves in the story, it is an amazing story of grace that is greater than all our sins and the God who uses even our sin to make a dance floor for his own glory.            I can't wait to talk about this with you, but first, I must go cheer on the Tigers (and also ponder my smashed bracket!). 

One would think that once all the external adversaries are put to rest, things would get easier for the Israelites, but as we see in our text this week (and in other texts throughout the Bible), the real adversary is usually not out there—some external threat—but rather the real threat is internal. I tell people all the time that I sleep with the devil, and I don't mean Teri! As G. K. Chesterton said years ago in response to a question posed by a newspaper, What is wrong with the world?, Chesterton wrote back, "Dear Sir, 'I am.' Yours, G. K Chesterton.” While that might be an apocryphal story, the sentiment rings true. Woe be unto anyone who thinks differently.            We really see that in our text this week. David seems to do quite well when the threats are around him, external and obvious—a lion, a giant, a deranged king hunting him, large armies seeking to devour his people. Yet the real threat to David (and to us) is not the giants he (or we) must face, but dealing with the desires and motivations of our own heart.             David takes a census of his fighting men. We might ask, what is wrong with that? I mean, there is precedent for such actions in other places in the Bible. Some might consider it a move of wisdom at some new provocation by an adversary, but here it kindles God's wrath against David. David is even warned by Joab, who is himself no paragon of virtue, not to do this. So while David's sin with Bathsheba doesn't get press in I Chronicles (leading some to accuse the writer of whitewashing David's sin), here we see the man after God's own heart with his own heart laid bare.            There is a lot here, in this rather dramatic passage: sin, grace, angels, devils. It reads like a dramatic movie; and yet, at the end of the day, if we can see ourselves in the story, it is an amazing story of grace that is greater than all our sins and the God who uses even our sin to make a dance floor for his own glory.            I can't wait to talk about this with you, but first, I must go cheer on the Tigers (and also ponder my smashed bracket!). 

This episode explores the concept of Chesterton's fence, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding its original purpose.• Understand the core message of Chesterton's fence: before getting rid of an existing system, process, or code, take the time to understand why it was put there in the first place.• Learn about the common thought process that leads to wanting to remove things without understanding them ("Why on earth would anyone ever do it this way?").• Discover the parable of Chesterton's fence: the more intelligent reformer questions the removal of a fence until its use is understood.• See an analogy in code review where a senior engineer might question the removal of code or tests without understanding their purpose.• Understand the cognitive bias of illusory superiority and the Dunning-Kruger effect, which can lead to overestimating one's own abilities and underestimating the reasoning behind existing systems.• Recognise the mistake of assuming that predecessors were incompetent and that their work was done in error.• Appreciate the importance of adopting a curious mindset and trying to understand the original reasons behind existing practices.• Understand that Chesterton's fence is not a justification for never changing anything, but a caution against recklessness and the importance of being informed.• Learn that even when deciding to remove something, understanding its purpose can lead to better decisions and improvements in the future (e.g., replacing an old test with a better one).• Realise the value of learning from the experiences and reasoning of those who came before.

  We continue our Lenten reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 3.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt3.mp3

Joe and Grettelyn speak with Society Chaplain, Father Spencer Howe, about some opportunities for pilgrimage that the Society is offering, but also about the spirituality and theology of pilgrimage, especially in the season of Lent.  If you're interested in joining the Society pilgrimage to Merrie Englands, visit our partner at ProRomeTours: https://prorometours.com/chesterton-society/ If you're interested in joining the Knights of the Apostolate and taking part in our summer pilgrimages in New Orleans, visit https://www.chesterton.org/knights/ To sign up for the summer conference, visit https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Finally, if you haven't already done so, it's not too late to sign up to receive our daily Lenten reflections series delivered directly to your email inbox! Visit https://www.chesterton.org/lent-and-eastertide-2025/ to sign up today/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

In this episode, Charbel sits down with Dale Ahlquist, Author and president of the G.K. Chesterton Society. They discuss who G.K Chesterton was, his connection to C.S Lewis and the profound impact Chesterton has had in the conversion of many to Catholicism, including Ahlquist himself. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English author, philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary and art critic. Chesterton created the fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and wrote on apologetics, such as his works Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man. Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.

G.K. Chesterton wrote, ‘The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried.’ But what is the ideal? The modern church seems to have taken a different path—and there’s a way back… (Phil. 2:8-11)

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 During Lent this year, we will re-broadcast reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Fr. Scott is joined by his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton. This is Part 2.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-138RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt2.mp3

Matthew Milliner Matthew J. Milliner is Professor of Art History at Wheaton College. A graduate of Princeton University (Ph.D. and M.A.) and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), he has written for publications ranging from The New York Times to Comment (where he writes a column entitled “Material Mysticism”). He is the author of The Everlasting People: G.K. Chesterton and the First Nations and Mother of the Lamb: The Story of a Global Icon. His visit is sponsored in part by the Honors Scholars Program and the JBU College of Bible, Humanities, and Art.

Cassandra Nelson, author of "A Theology of Fiction," joins me to discuss the importance of pursuing Godly truths in a secular culture, as well as the need to provide wisdom through literature. - - -  Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Get 4 months FREE of ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/klavan

Joe is joined by colleague Lee Sondeno to geek out about F. Scott Fitzgerald, the jazz age, The Great Gatsby, Chesterton and more! Join this fun conversation, and join the reprise in New Orleans this summer! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Music credit: Composition: traditional; Performance: United States Air Force Band of the West, Gateway Brass; Recording: United States Air Force, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

 During Lent this year, we will re-share some reflections on the works of a great Catholic mind of the 20th century, Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Last year, Fr. Scott and his brother, Fr. Mark Lawler, an internationally recognized expert on the works of G. K. Chesterton, discussed Chesterton and Lent.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-137RR-Chesterton-in-Lent-Pt1.mp3

Full Text of ReadingsAsh Wednesday Lectionary: 219The Saint of the day is Saint John Joseph of the CrossSaint John Joseph of the Cross' Story Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows. John Joseph was very ascetic even as a young man. At 16, he joined the Franciscans in Naples; he was the first Italian to follow the reform movement of Saint Peter Alcantara. John Joseph's reputation for holiness prompted his superiors to put him in charge of establishing a new friary even before he was ordained. Obedience moved John Joseph to accept appointments as novice master, guardian and, finally, provincial. His years of mortification enabled him to offer these services to the friars with great charity. As guardian he was not above working in the kitchen or carrying the wood and water needed by the friars. When his term as provincial expired, John Joseph dedicated himself to hearing confessions and practicing mortification, two concerns contrary to the spirit of the dawning Age of Enlightenment. John Joseph of the Cross was canonized in 1839. Reflection John Joseph's mortification allowed him to be the kind of forgiving superior intended by Saint Francis. Self-denial should lead us to charity—not to bitterness; it should help us clarify our priorities and make us more loving. John Joseph is living proof of Chesterton's observation: “It is always easy to let the age have its head; the difficult thing is to keep one's own” (G. K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy, page 101). Six Books on Saints to Savor Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Fr. Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce wrap up Chesterton's Orthodoxy aswell as the Formed Book Club! In two weeks, this iconic trio will join once again to launch the new podcast, Ignatius Press—Off the Shelf. So, stay tuned for more of the same great content, and for now, enjoy their discussion of Christianity as guardian of liberty, innovation, and advancement.Support the show

It makes no sense to complain the car won’t start if it’s out of gas. It makes no sense to complain about sitting in the dark if we haven’t turned on the light switch. Well, when it comes to Christianity, author G.K. Chesterton said, “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us try a real walk with God. It offers joy and contentment, and dispels loneliness and discouragement. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It makes no sense to complain the car won’t start if it’s out of gas. It makes no sense to complain about sitting in the dark if we haven’t turned on the light switch. Well, when it comes to Christianity, author G.K. Chesterton said, “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us try a real walk with God. It offers joy and contentment, and dispels loneliness and discouragement. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WJOB's Rob Aguirre and DeJuan Marrero break down the Northwest Indiana Sectionals for the upcoming week. Will Crown Point win it all in Sectional 1 at Lake Central High School? The Sectional 2 Championship arrives quickly with a matchup between Portage and Chesterton in the second round. Can Merrillville run the table to advance to the sectional championship? We also analyze Sectional 17 and discuss whether East Chicago will have enough stamina to defeat Griffith and Bishop Noll. West Side seems to have an easy path to the finals and should encounter no issues. Enjoy the show as we cover much more about this exciting week ahead!

Dale joins the show to talk about this summer's Chesterton conference, July 24-26 in New Orleans! It's a veritable Mardi Gras party for the podcast. Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode for a fun game, and test your knowledge of cajun cuisine! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/  Music credit: Composition: traditional; Performance: United States Air Force Band of the West, Gateway Brass; Recording: United States Air Force, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

St. Thomas against the Manichaeans, who believe that matter is evil.

G. K. Chesterton' priestly sleuth Father Brown in "The Hammer of God"

On his recent trip to France, Fr. Scott had a chance to record a lecture and question and answer session with renowned G. K. Chesterton scholar, Mark Lawler.https://archive.org/download/LetsTalkCatholic/LTC-158RR-ChestertonFrance.mp3

This week, we hit Chomp in Chesterton. Enjoy!

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Monism, pantheism, Arianism, and determinism are often considered the hallmarks of free thought, but Chesterton argues that they are actually not liberal at all. In fact, these ideologies lead to tyranny, slavery, and close-mindedness. Join Fr. Fessio, Vivian Dudro, and Joseph Pearce discuss how only through Christ can be come to true freedom and happiness.Support the show

Grettelyn is joined by Jen Finke to talk about this year's daily Lenten reflection series on the theme of the virtues. Learn more or sign up at https://www.chesterton.org/lent-and-eastertide-2025/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/