Dorothy Day: Untimely Prophet
Many of my readers either have not heard of Dorothy Day, or perhaps confuse her with a movie actress from the 1950’s, or, better, know she was somehow involved in charity and maybe Catholicism. This would be a good start, especially now, during a time when her influence seems to be at a low ebb.
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Sir Gawain and the Renewal of Light
An ageless tale of trial, redemption, and the New Year from the late fourteenth century. An inspiration for these darker times.
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The Past Darkly: Divine Comedy’s Historical Background
What follows is an overview and timeline I wish I had when I first started reading the Divine Comedy. Because the poem relates closely to its cultural, political, and spiritual background, it’s good to have some broad strokes.
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Chaucer’s Wife of Bath Needs a New Astrological Chart
The Wife of Bath from Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, was, and continues to be, one of Chaucer’s most vivid and enigmatic creations. Lately I have revisited her Prologue and Tale, her character, circumstances, and use of astrology that reflects more of her character and circumstances.
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Who To Be and What To Do (or Cheering Up for No Good Reason)
Almost everybody I know has oscillated from outrage to a sense of hopelessness because of the current political climate. By now it’s time for all of us to start doing better.
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