Podcasts about Consolation

In this episode, my son Jack joins me to examine The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, a Roman scholar living just after the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 CE. A renaissance man before the Renaissance, Boethius translated Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato, served as a trusted aide to the Gothic king Theodoric in Ravenna, and was a mathematician, astronomer, and family man whose sons became consuls in their early 20s. Despite his Christian faith, tensions with the Arian Theodoric led to his imprisonment and brutal execution at 44. This tragedy tarnished Theodoric's rule, but Boethius' legacy shaped medieval thought, preserving Greek philosophy and influencing giants like Chaucer, Dante, Aquinas, and Shakespeare.Written in a cell awaiting death, The Consolation of Philosophy is a profound dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy. Divided into five books, it blends prose (prosa) and poetry (metrea), offering wisdom through a narrative arc. Book One introduces Boethius' despair; Book Two explores Fortune's fickleness; Book Three seeks the highest Good; Book Four tackles the problem of evil; and Book Five reconciles divine foreknowledge with free will. The poems, rich with mythological and Biblical imagery, provide emotional breaks and reinforce the prose's insights. As C.S. Lewis noted, this work was beloved by educated Europeans for centuries.Boethius weaves Neoplatonism, Stoicism, and Aristotelian ideas into a Christian framework. Lady Philosophy echoes Plato's belief in innate knowledge, urging Boethius to “dream of your origin,” and champions philosopher-kings. Stoic themes emerge as she declares the mind free despite bodily exile, while Aristotle's Unmoved Mover aligns with Boethius' God. The concept of exile as a spiritual crisis resonates, connecting Boethius to figures like Odysseus and Dante.Jack and I discuss whether this is a satire, and how much both of us love Boethius as a character in his own novel.The Ignatius Press edition, translated by Scott Goins and Barbara Wyman, shines with clear prose, excellent footnotes, and quality paper—perfect for annotating. This book demands a reread and sparks a reading list including Chaucer, Milton, and C.S. Lewis' The Discarded Image. Join us! I think this book is for everyone, but even if you think, "Maybe not for me," you'll know what it's about and why it matters.This is a year-long challenge! Join me next week for Sun Tzu's The Art of War and The Tao Te Ching from Lao Tzu.LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate -

In this episode I am joined by Johan Hausen, Taoist teacher, translator, Chinese medicine practitioner, and founder of Purple Cloud Press. Johan shares his life story from years of competitive Tae Kwon Do, through his travels and travails in China in search of a master, and to his eventual training and discipleship in the Wu Dang mountains. Johan reflects on his years learning Classical and spoken Chinese, considers the challenges of translating ancient literature for modern readers, and reveals the unique metaphors and analogies used in textual descriptions of Internal Alchemy. Johan also describes the Taoist quest for immortality, explains his research into the dantien and the mineralogy of cinnabar, and recounts stories of his own encounters with spiritually advanced beings. … Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. ... Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Admiration for Mattias Daly 02:56 - Learning Chinese to better learn Taoism 04:53 - How Johan learned Classical vs Spoken Chinese 08:11 - Language is about communication 08:47 - Should we consult living masters about textual translation problems? 10:24 - Metaphors and analogies used in Internal Alchemy 12:53 - Why are there different ideas about the dantian? 14:12 - Is the dantian constructed or inherent? 16:12 - Elixir fields? 17:37 - Johan's research on the mineralogy of cinnabar using Chinese texts 18:04 - The old alchemists' surprisingly good understanding of organic chemistry 20:56 - Johan's childhood and training in Tae Kwon Do 22:47 - Johan's competitive Tae Kwon Do career of over 100 fights 25:18 - Injury and travel to China for healing 26:24 - Travelling to China at 20 years old to train Shaolin kung fu 28:48 0 Training methods of Shaolin kung fu 30:35 - Demystifying the myths of Shaolin training 33:08 - Recovery routine 34:26 - Illness and leaving China 36:15 - Returning to Germany and feelings of failure 37:47 - Leaving a film course in London to train in the Wu Dang mountains 40:32 - Meeting Li Shifu at the Five Immortals Temple 41:54 - Curriculum at the Five Immortals Temple 43:08 - Studying acupuncture and dedication to learning 44:19 - Years of study under Li Shifu and joining the lineage 47:26 - Struggles with being treated as a foreigner in China 50:50 - Growing resentment and leaving China 55:26 - Johan's Dragon Gate Lineage 56:28 - The quest for immortality 58:53 - Details about Taoist Immortals 01:00:34 - Difficulty of becoming an Immortal 01:02:10 - Consolation prize if you fail to achieve immortality 01:03:38 - Ethical rules of the Dragon Gate Lineage 01:04:59 - A typical daily practice routine 01:06:47 - Singing the scriptures to communicate to spirits 01:09:26 - Taoist patron spirit of Wudang 01:14:45 - The remarkable qualities of Li Shifu 01:15:52 - Praise is bad in traditional Chinese teaching 01:17:05 - Is Li Shifu an Immortal? 01:18:02 - Johan's reverence for his teacher 01:19:29 - Explaining culture clashes to Lif Shifu 01:20:33 - Is charisma and spiritual power inherent or cultivated? 01:24:45 - Li Shifu does not have attained disciples 01:26:05 - Is it really possible to achieve success in Taoism, or is it mostly just natural talent? 01:33:11 - Using gifted practitioners as inspiration 01:34:18 - Purple Cloud Press 01:35:56 - Johan's goal to create community and preserve texts 01:37:09 - Search for location and funds
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durée : 00:28:03 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Après "Crave" et "Le Cirque de Consolation", deux premiers albums qui avaient soufflé la critique, Léonie Pernet fait paraître "Poèmes pulvérisés", une ode lumineuse aux identités fragmentées. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Léonie Pernet Musicienne et chanteuse française

Loving as Jesus Loved: A Challenge and a Consolation The Homily focuses on Jesus' words from John' s Gospel 15, . . . . . . where He urges His followers to “remain in me as I remain in you.” This call to dwell in Christ is central to spiritual fruitfulness. Just as branches cannot bear fruit without being connected to the vine, Christians cannot bear spiritual fruit without remaining in Jesus. This abiding is achieved through keeping His commandments, especially the command to love one another as He has loved us . . . a love marked by sacrifice, humility, and divine origin. However, such Christ-like love may not be well received by the world. Jesus warns that the world may hate those who reflect His love, just as it rejected Him. Yet, believers are encouraged to persevere, knowing that their love is not of this world but from heaven. True Christian love will often be misunderstood or even opposed, but disciples are reminded that their example follows Jesus Himself, who was persecuted. The Homily concludes with a prayer for strength to persevere in Christ's love and to love others as He loved us . . . not with worldly affection, but with divine, sacrificial love. Hear more within this Meditation Media. Listen to: Loving as Jesus Loved: A Challenge and a Consolation ------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily We should not expect that they'll love us back. Some of them will despise us, but we move on because we know that they do not know that the love that we are giving them is not of this world. It is of heaven because we do not belong to this world. We belong to heaven and the love that we give belongs to heaven. ------------------------------------------------------- Christ and the Children: Mexican Painter: Juan Urruchi:  late 1800s ------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: John 15: 18-21 First Reading: Acts 16: 1-10

Beyond all Consolation: A Jewish Philosophy of Redemption and TragedyRabbi Jason Rubenstein joined Harvard Hillel as Executive Director on June 1, 2024 after six years as the Howard M. Holtzman Jewish Chaplain at Yale. Jason's background is as diverse as Harvard's Jewish community: a childhood at Temple Micah in Washington DC, formative years studying at Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa in northern Israel, and rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. From 2010-2018, Jason taught on the faculty of the Hadar Institute, where he created classrooms, conversations, and communities that bring Torah into an open-ended dialogue with the fullness of students' lives.From his own formative undergraduate years at Harvard Hillel, where he met his wife, Arielle Rubenstein ‘07, Jason knows how Hillel can and should transform students' lives – and through them, American Jewish life. For a fuller view of Jason's plan for Harvard Hillel's future, you can listen to his interview with Yehuda Kurtzer (PhD ‘08).View his full bio here

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!For a lot of us, evangelism has become kind of utilitarian—just another tool to stop our church's decline and hopefully secure a future for our congregation. But what if, instead of simply trying to grow our numbers or help people go to heaven when they die, we reframed evangelism as an act of journeying alongside people in their deepest pain, bringing truly good news to those who are struggling to find hope?In this episode, Andrew Root, the author of Evangelism in an Age of Despair, challenges us to rethink evangelism as a ministry of consolation—a ministry that meets people where they are, in moments of suffering and loneliness.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Andrew Root defines what he means by "the age of despair" and whose despair he references.Andrew Root explains that despair is a widespread cultural malaise, marked by sadness, unhappiness, and a rise in loneliness and rage.Despair in the world is not just circumstantial, but is rooted in the cultural emphasis on pursuing happiness, which ironically increases unhappiness.Andrew Root describes two forms of despair in the church: one shared with the wider culture, and the other, a fear of decline and extinction unique to congregations.Churches are tempted to view evangelism mainly as a way to increase attendance and avoid closing, rather than as sharing good news.Markus Watson reflects that treating evangelism as a utilitarian tool for survival creates questions about the real motivation for sharing the gospel.Evangelism should be understood as contextual and as a way of consoling neighbors in moments of loss, rather than following a fixed formula.Andrew Root states that the central work of evangelism involves the theology of consolation—being present with others in their brokenness and grief.Evangelism is about responding to Jesus's call and helping people encounter Him, especially within their contexts of sorrow and loneliness.Andrew Root discusses the failure of social media and modern culture to offer true consolation or presence to people in grief.Consolation involves walking with people through suffering, which is an important aspect of Christian tradition and a necessity in these lonely times.Markus Watson observes that the traditional “four spiritual laws” approach doesn't address the needs of people experiencing profound sorrow.Andrew Root argues that faithfulness in the church is not simply measured by numerical growth, and that addressing people's suffering is not a distraction from its mission.Evangelism should invite people to join a pilgrimage, walking together through sorrow and loss toward a deeper encounter with God.The church's calling is to create communities that walk with others in their pain, offering hope and the presence of Christ, instead of merely aiming for church growth.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Andrew Root:WebsiteBooks mentioned:Evangelism in an Age of Despair, by Andrew Root The Church After Innovation, by Andrew Root The Promise of Despair, by Andrew RootGet Becoming Leaders of Shalom for free HERE.Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

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Episode 148 – Hobbits As Consolation Class, by Daniel Dean Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found via the Internet Archive's wayback machine for Daniel's old Basic Red RPG blog. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed … Continue reading "Episode 148 – Hobbits As Consolation Class, by Daniel Dean"

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Dans ce nouvel épisode, j'ai le plaisir d'accueillir à nouveau Saverio Toamasella, Dr en psychologie clinique, psychanalyste, auteur de nombreux ouvrages et qui est également le parrain du podcast.A l'occasion de la semaine de la sensibilité, nous avions enregistré ensemble un épisode qui s'intitulait "S'aimer avec sa sensibilité", et aujourd'hui je reçois Saverio pour parler de son dernier ouvrage, "J'apprends à me consoler", qui est paru au mois de janvier aux Editions Larousse. Ce manuel est conçu comme un journal de pratiques réconfortantes et il nous invite à regarder nos fragilités et nos blessures avec plus de bienveillance, et à mieux comprendre l'importance de prendre soin de soi. Je pense qu'il est un très bon complément de l'pisode que nous avions enregistré ensemble est qui est sorti aussi au mois de janvier 2025 !A travers notre échange d'aujourd'hui ponctué de nos partages d'expériences, nous allons donc explorer la notion de consolation, son rôle dans la construction de l'enfant, et les pratiques qui permettent de transformer notre relation à nous-même en nous apportant cette consolation qui nous a peut-être manquée.Bonne écoute !Références :Mon accompagnement pour les femmes sensibles : Accompagnement femme sensible "Ose aller à ta rencontre" - Pascaline Michon PhotographeLe compte Instagram : pascalinemichon (@a_fleur_de_peau_podcast) • Photos et vidéos InstagramLe livre de Saverio : https://amzn.to/44E350HLa chaine youtube de Saverio : (141) Dr Saverio Tomasella - YouTubeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Join us as we conclude our discussion on Tolkien's fantastic essay "On Fairy-stories"! In this episode, we discuss why fairy-stories are not just for children, what true fantasy really is, the proper attitude of escapism, and why the Gospels are at the heart of it all. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!

In Which the Queen Continues Her Search for Consolation and the Countess of Scaith Makes a Dreadful Discovery

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Tuesday morning, the 15th of April, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Gospel of Luke 2:25: “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.” You don't hear much about Simeon, do you? No, he is one of the ordinary people. There are millions of ordinary people in the world. He was not a high priest, he was not one of the inner circle. No, but I will tell you one thing, he saw and recognised Jesus before any of the high priests or the Pharisees did. The Lord showed him and he said, “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,…” You will see that in verse 29, when he recognised the baby Jesus, who had been brought to the temple. We need to understand something. It's not about education, and there is nothing wrong with that, by the way, it's a relationship with the Lord. I had a man working on the farm. You have probably seen him in the movie, Faith like Potatoes. Yes, his name is Simeon. Simeon is illiterate, he can't read, he can't write, but I want to tell you, he became one of my best friends when I was a young farmer. Some of the holiest times we used to have together were in the workshop early in the morning before the staff arrived. When I used to travel a lot and Jill was on the farm with the children and they were young, I used to call him in, we used to sit together and I would say, “Please look after the family till I get back”, and he would say to me, “Don't worry, I will look after them.” And he did - Jill said to me, often in the middle of the night, she would hear him walking around, just checking that everything was okay, and he was the one man that when he laid his hands on my head and prayed for me, he made me cry. I don't know why. Yes, like Simeon of the Bible. Let us not judge a book by it's cover. Let us be very slow to judge one another because I want to tell you, I have seen so many godly men in my life who don't hold any public office, but they have seen Jesus. Have a wonderful day, God bless you and goodbye.

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"Consolation" refers to the sense of comfort or relief that helps someone feel better after experiencing sadness, disappointment, or distress. Life is filled with painful moments that can arise unexpectedly, but it also brings many opportunities for second chances. Do not lose hope in yourself; God has not given up on you! Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know

Sometimes, hope is a virtue that has to be lived in the darkness. But in this Jubilee Year of Hope, we strongly believe that there will be light. Today, Fr. Bob McConaghy, an elderly priest representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Consolation, narrates a very touching story of how God works to bring comfort to His children, most especially in the times of the crossroads of uncertainty.

There were many aspects of Rakhi McCormick's upbringing as a Hindu that uniquely prepared her to be open to the ideas she would encounter in Christianity, from the value of feasting and fasting, to the idea of the Communion of Saints. Rakhi shares how her encounters with Christians throughout her life helped prepare her for a Eucharistic encounter with Jesus, and how she leans on the friendship of the saints today as she seeks to grow in her relationship with God. More of Rakhi's story: https://chnetwork.org/journey-home/rakhi-mccormick-former-hindu/ Our Online Community: https://www.chnetwork.org/community Support our work: https://www.chnetwork.org/compass

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Sermon, 03/23/2025: The Consolation Of Israel

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Check out the archived NWO Sports Internet Radio Broadcast of the 2025 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Session 4, (Sunday 3/9/25) Consolation Semifinals and 7th, 5th, & 3rd place Matches. All the action featuring NW Ohio wrestlers and their opponents from around the state. Rey Romero and Hugo Barajas on the call with Logan Bailey producing. Thank you to all of our sponsors making this coverage possible: Batt & Stevens Body Shop, Jewell Grain, Burkholder Taxidermy, Kissner's Restaurant, Tomahawk Wrestling Club, Delta Wrestling Club, Faded Four Poker & Social Club, Rose & Kissner Insurance, The Coarse Grind Catering, Pisos LLC, Mike & Paulina Graziani, The Mossing Family, The Old Homstead Farm.

Check out the archived NWO Sports Internet Radio Broadcast of the 2025 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Session 2, (Saturday 3/8/25) Championship Quarterfinals and Consolation Round 2. All the action featuring NW Ohio wrestlers and their opponents from around the state. Rey Romero and Hugo Barajas on the call with Logan Bailey producing. Thank you to all of our sponsors making this coverage possible: Batt & Stevens Body Shop, Jewell Grain, Burkholder Taxidermy, Kissner's Restaurant, Tomahawk Wrestling Club, Delta Wrestling Club, Faded Four Poker & Social Club, Rose & Kissner Insurance, The Coarse Grind Catering, Pisos LLC, Mike & Paulina Graziani, The Mossing Family, The Old Homstead Farm.

Read Online“Look, all these years I served you and not once did I disobey your orders; yet you never gave me even a young goat to feast on with my friends. But when your son returns who swallowed up your property with prostitutes, for him you slaughter the fattened calf.” Luke 15:22–24This was the reaction of the faithful son in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Recall that after squandering his inheritance, the Prodigal Son returns home humiliated and poor, asking his father if he will take him back and treat him as if he were a hired hand. But the father surprises him and throws a huge party for the son to celebrate his return. But the father's other son, the one who remained with him throughout the years, would not join in the celebration.Was it fair that the father killed the fatted calf and threw this large party to celebrate his wayward son's return? Was it fair that that same father apparently never even gave his faithful son a young goat to feast on with his friends? The right answer is that this is the wrong question.It's easy for us to live in such a way that we always want things to be “fair.” And when we perceive that another receives more than us, we can get angry and bitter. But asking whether or not this is fair is not the right question. When it comes to the mercy of God, God's generosity and goodness far exceed what is perceived as fair. And if we are to share in the abundant mercy of God, we too must learn to rejoice in His superabundant mercy.In this story, the act of mercy given to his wayward son was exactly what that son needed. He needed to know that no matter what he had done in the past, his father loved him and rejoiced in his return. Therefore, this son needed an abundance of mercy, partly to reassure him of his father's love. He needed this extra consolation so as to become convinced that he made the right choice in returning.The other son, the one who had remained faithful throughout the years, was not treated unfairly. Rather, his discontent came from the fact that he himself lacked the same abundant mercy present in the heart of his father. He failed to love his brother to the same extent and, therefore, failed to see the need to offer this consolation to his brother as a way of helping him understand he was forgiven and welcomed back. Mercy is very demanding and far exceeds what we may at first perceive as rational and just. But if we desire to receive mercy in abundance, we must be ready and willing to offer it to those who need it the most. Reflect, today, upon how merciful and generous you are willing to be, especially toward those who do not appear to deserve it. Remind yourself that the life of grace is not about being fair; it's about being generous to a shocking extent. Commit yourself to this depth of generosity toward all and look for ways that you can console another's heart with the mercy of God. If you do, that generous love will also bless your heart in abundance. My most generous Lord, You are compassionate beyond what I can fathom. Your mercy and goodness far exceed what any of us deserve. Help me to be eternally grateful for Your goodness and help me to offer that same depth of mercy to those in most need. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Luca Giordano, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent.

A homily delivered by Fr. Kyle Logan on the last Sunday of Epiphanytide, 2025. The Lectionary texts were -- Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 Luke 9:28-36

A sermon delivered by C.H. Spurgeon, Thursday Evening, May 23rd 1867.The preacher refers to David and his son Absalom. Spurgeon tells us of the terrible grief we can feel if our children grow up to reject God's way, and distance themselves from Christ. Then Spurgeon takes us on a journey. He leads us by the hand to examine the beauty and permanence of God's everlasting Covenant with His people. Such glorious promises should be to us a constant source of consolation and blessing.Read by: Gavin Childress

Episode 164 - In part two of the Ignatian rules of discernment, Fr Sean Danda and Nathanael Rea focus on the concepts of spiritual consolation and desolation. They explore how to navigate these experiences, emphasizing the importance of patience, reflection, and community support. The discussion highlights the nature of the enemy, the significance of confession, and the need for self-awareness in spiritual growth. The speakers encourage listeners to engage in daily examination to foster a deeper connection with God and to recognize the patterns of consolation and desolation in their lives.Takeaways: Spiritual consolation is a sense of closeness with God.Desolation can be a time for purification and growth.Patience is key when experiencing desolation.Consolation is a gift from God, not something we earn.Strengthening oneself during times of consolation prepares us for desolation.Reflection on relationships helps during low times.The devil operates like a bully, exploiting our weaknesses.Community and confession are vital for spiritual health.Recognizing our weaknesses allows for healing and growth.Daily examination of conscience is essential for spiritual awareness.

Paradise Lost: Books VII-XII. Show notes Paradise Lost by John Milton Open Yale Courses ENGL 220: Milton with Professor John Rogers Justin Clemens George Mouratidis Men and their Boring Arguments by Wendy Cope Elijah Blumov An excerpt from The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius Pajama Quotient by Linda Gregerson Jonathan Farmer Ep 288. Cuckoos, moons, sleeves, and silence … Continue reading "Ep 299. Strangers in Paradise Pt. 2"

Today, we embark on a perilous journey into the world of Grimdark fantasy, where heroes are fools, victories are tragic, and morality is as murky as a tavern's back alley. After years of avoiding the genre, I finally took the plunge and read Joe Abercrombie's Before They Are Hanged—the second book in The First Law trilogy. And what did I discover? A failed quest that somehow became one of the most unexpectedly profound fantasy narratives I've encountered. Why do we need failed quest narratives? How do they console us in a world obsessed with relentless achievement? And what does this mean for epic fantasy, The Hero's Journey, and even my own book, The Song of the Sirin? Let's discuss.   ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to the Studio: My Grimdark Adventure Continues 2:15 – Why I Avoided Grimdark for So Long 4:38 – Before They Are Hanged and the Quest That (Gloriously) Failed 8:22 – Giselle Dan Luthor: A Fool's Journey to Something Like Wisdom 12:47 – The Unexpected Consolation of Grimdark 17:02 – Lord of the Rings as a Failed Quest (And Why That's Brilliant) 20:10 – My Own Novel's Failed Quest and Why It Matters 22:01 – Final Thoughts & What's Next in the Grimdark Discussion

The LORD is gracious and kind to His servants even when they need His correction and consolation.

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“The Enduring Consolation of Philosophy” is the keynote lecture delivered by Dr Stephen Blackwood at the 2024 Symposium of Medieval and Renaissance studies. In this talk, commemorating the 1500th anniversary of Boethius' The Consolation of Philosophy, Dr Blackwood shows why this work is more relevant than ever. After takinging stock of the “meaning crisis” and our dire need for depth, Dr Blackwood meditates on the first great insight of the Consolation: that the remedies of the self must emerge from the self. The complex and intricate structures and patterns of Boethius' work are powerful, beautiful, and therapeutic precisely because its harmonies reflect the reality of both the world and the world within. Both the order of the cosmos and the order of the self unfold, for the reader of the Consolation, by way of the book's carefully calibrated pedagogical dimension. Its therapies for the soul consist of tenderness and tough love alike, because the sight, insight, and assent that it seeks to instill cannot be induced by any other means. Instead, the liberating power of consciousness to which this work so insistently points depends on the innate freedom that we all possess—the very freedom to which the example of Boethius endures, to this day, as a singular witness. Learn more at www.ralston.ac. Authors, Artists, and Works Mentioned in this Episode: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius The Consolation of Philosophy, H. F. Stewart & E. K. Rand, trans. (Loeb, 1918) Alfred the Great, King of the Anglo-Saxons Geoffrey Chaucer Dante Alighieri Saint Thomas Aquinas Sir Thomas More Queen Elizabeth I C. S. Lewis Pope Benedict XVI Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning Peter Abelard Plato, Timaeus Gospel of John Saint Augustine of Hippo Robert Crouse Aristotle  

Awakened from his dream by a foul odor, Dante the pilgrim finds himself fully out of tune with his surroundings: a bright new day on the mountain of Purgatory, beautiful sunshine at his back, and an angel whose feathers fan him on to the next terrace.He's even promised the curious "ladies of consolation" as a salve for his mourning.Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we look at a difficult passage in PURGATORIO, the journey from the fourth terrace of sloth to the fifth terrace up the mountain ahead of us.Here are the segments for this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE:[01:45] My English translation of the passage: PURGATORIO, Canto XIX, lines 34 - 51. If you'd like to read along or continue the conversation, please find this particular episode on my website, markscarbrough.com.[02:59] The Bodleian manuscript's illustration of Dante's second dream in PURGATORIO.[04:23] Dante's disorientation and his possible guilt.[07:14] Virgil and Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.[09:29] Disorientation in the passage: hope and despair.[11:28] More disorientation: an angel and the poet Dante in the tercet.[13:06] A return to the familiarity of the plot.[14:14] Four answers to the question of "who mourns?"[21:42] Those curious ladies of consolation.[26:12] Rereading the passage: PURGATORIO, Canto XIX, lines 34 - 51.

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January 30, 2025 Daily Devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries

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Given on the Third Sunday after Epiphany, 2025.

St. Anicius Manlius Severius Boethius's book The Consolation of Philosophy, which he wrote in prison while awaiting martyrdom around the year 524, is one of the single most influential works for medieval philosophy and theology. But Boethius also owed much to the pagan philosophy that came before him.  Thomas Ward has just written a commentary on Boethius's dialogue for Word on Fire, entitled After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher. Topics discussed include: Boethius's debt to Stoic ethics and how he critiques the Stoic view of happiness The influence of neo-Platonist philosophy on Boethius Questions about the account of deification given by Lady Philosophy - is it more Platonist than Christian? Boethius's brilliant arguments about how God's way of knowing differs from ours Links Thomas Ward, After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/after-stoicism?srsltid=AfmBOopBRfuMW6DMx_iUEH9u2gjSswySJAZ__JrdTznAIpZ3Ptj9mDMJ Way of the Fathers episode on Boethius https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/st-boethius-church-father-and-medieval-scholar/ DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

The Ole Miss Spirit's Ben Garrett welcomes you inside an all-new edition of ‘Talk of Champions,' powered by our friends at RiverLand Roofing. Text or call RiverLand for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297. Few, if any, are doing more for Ole Miss in the NIL (name, image and likeness) space. Visit them online at RiverLandRoofing.com.Ole Miss football wrapped the 2024-25 season with a 52-20 drumming of Duke in the Gator Bowl on Thursday. The Rebels secured their third 10-win season in four years. Third-year star quarterback Jaxson Dart went out fittingly with a record-breaking performance. Arguably the greatest modern-era Ole Miss defense terrorized one last opposing offense.And yet it all came against the backdrop of what could have been — if not SHOULD HAVE been — for the Rebels this season. The Gator Bowl was actually the perfect end for this particular Ole Miss team: equal parts exhilarating and frustrating.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For centuries, the suffering people of Israel eagerly awaited the Redeemer who would arise from their midst. Today, R.C. Sproul describes the moment when Simeon's wait came to an end as he looked into the face of the baby Jesus. Get R.C. Sproul's book The Work of Christ, plus lifetime digital access to two of his teaching series, The Messiah Is Born and What Did Jesus Do?, for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3785/donate   Give someone a whole year of trusted Bible teaching with a gift subscription to Tabletalk, the Bible study magazine of Ligonier Ministries. When you give one gift subscription, you can get up to 9 more for 50% off: https://www.givetabletalk.com/ Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Today is Friday, December 20, 2024, The Ember Friday of Advent, a 2nd class feast, with the color of violet, with a commemoration of St. Eusebius. In this episode: The meditation: “Consolation and Delight,” a preview of this week's episode of The Catholic Mass #18: The Three Ways Christ is Present at Every Mass," today's news from the Church: “Commitments to the Society At The Dillwyn Seminary,” and today's thought from the Archbishop. Sources Used Today: A Child in Winter, Caryll Houselander “Commitments to the Society At The Dillwyn Seminary” (FSSPX.news) https://fsspx.news/en/news/society-commitments-dillwyn-seminary-2024-49292 “The Catholic Mass #18: The Three Ways Christ is Present at Every Mass " (SSPX Podcast) View on YouTube Listen & Subscribe on SSPXpodcast.com The Spiritual Life- Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org - - - - - - - Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> - - - - - - - Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ - - - - - What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  - - - - - - What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it.

In this edition of Consolation PresiTrendsy, Jack and Miles discuss all the L takes on Tuesday's election results, meditation app Calm exploiting our election anxiety, the pageantry of the mainstream media's election coverage, the "silent firing" trend, a historian's reaction to the 'Gladiator 2' trailer, the passing of Elwood Edwards (voice of AOL's "You've Got Mail!") and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.