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Today on the podcast Katie is joined by Rachel Sherlock to discuss the joy of the written word, particularly in the form of letters. A lost art form? A hipster throwback? Or something deeper than that... a physical memorial of a life well lived, a profound opportunity for friendship? We'll discuss the eminently charming 84 Charring Cross Road, our own letter writing experiences, and what we think we've lost in an age devoted to ephemeral digital mementos. 

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Rachel Sherlock is a writer and podcaster based in Dublin, Ireland.  Find her on instagram @seekingwatson / @riskingenchantmentpodcast https://www.rachelsherlock.com 

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84 Charring Cross Road - Helene Hanff 

Falling in Love with Words: Nora Ephron and You've Got Mail 

https://bornofwonder.podbean.com/e/s415-ep57-falling-in-love-with-words-nora-ephron-and-you-ve-got-mail-with-rachel-sherlock/ 

Do You Reject Satan?: The Godfather and the Path to Power, with Katie Marquette

The Sublime Mystery of Thin Places: Numinous Experiences and Liminal Spaces

What Rachel's listening to (on vinyl!) -

Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique

Elflore and the stories of 'the hidden folk' are so infused in Icelandic culture, even today, that most Icelanders see elves as simply part of their landscape. If they don't outright believe in them, they at least can't say for sure that they don't exist. And in fact so many people DO believe in elves that advocates have blocked new construction and successfully lobbied parliament on behalf of Elvish interests. What do we make of this? Our modern mind resists this sort of engagement with fairy stories, but what do we lose when we sap all possibility of magic from our environments? Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by author Nancy Marie Brown to discuss the power of storytelling and the limits of knowledge (and the freedom of mystery) as we learn more about the Icelandic elves and the people who believe in them. (Plus some bonus chatting about the incredibly unique Icelandic horse!)

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https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/04/18/midst-angst-about-my-growing-family-three-words-helped-me-find-peace 

https://spotify.link/fCer7uWNzDb  

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Why does suffering exist? Why does a good God allow suffering? It's the age-old question - and while we may not have any neat answers, we do have an arresting image: Our Lady of Tenderness - the stunning vision of a mother's love for her child. Today on the podcast Katie meditates on the tenderness, sorrow, suffering, and softness of God. Tune in for some beautiful chant and to learn more about a beautiful devotion to Our Lady of Tenderness. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrD7WMl9L4g

Our Lady of Tenderness Icon

https://russianicon.com/our-lady-of-tenderness-icon-main-features/ 

Madonna of the Streets

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonnina_%28painting%29 

What God is Not - Tenderness

https://whatgodisnot.com 

St. Hildegard of Bingen PRX piece

https://beta.prx.org/stories/266720 

Sarah Clarkson – This Beautiful Truth

Laura Fanucci https://substack.com/@laurakellyfanucci

Claire Swinarski – Live not by Life Hacks - https://substack.com/inbox/post/136692543  

The More Loving One - W.H. Auden

https://poets.org/poem/more-loving-one 

KINGS 19:11-13 - Elijah waiting for God on the mountain

"The Sorrows of Autumn"

https://www.bornofwonder.com/home/the-sorrows-of-autumn 

Letter 177 from letters and papers from prison

 Dietrich Bonhoeffer 

"The same God who is with us is the God who forsakes us (Matthew 15:34!). The same God who makes us to live in the world without the working hypothesis of God is the God before whom we stand continually. Before God, and with God, we live without God. God consents to be pushed out of the world and onto the cross; God is weak and powerless in the world and in precisely this way, and only so, is at our side and helps us. Matt. 8:17 Makes it quite clear the Christ helps us not by the virtue of his omnipotence but rather by virtue of his weakness and suffering! This is the crucial distinction between Christianity and all religions. Human religiosity directs people in need to the power of God in the world, God as deus ex machina. The Bible direct people towards the powerlessness and the suffering of God; only the suffering God can help. 

The human being is called upon to share in God’s suffering at the hands of a godless world.... It is not a religious act that makes someone a Christian, but rather sharing God’s suffering in the worldly life."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAP6FHhhcMs

It's September and this time of year means 'back to school' - whether you're a student or not, we can all benefit from the fresh start a new academic year can offer. Bring on the hot coffee, boots, books, course lists, blank notebooks, new pens... On this episode Katie looks to Oxford student life for a model on how to live like a student no matter your age or stage in life. We'll also discuss some of the charming unique traditions for Michaelmas (St. Michael's Day). Lots of good advice, ideas, and inspiration for capturing that new school year energy!

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Today on the podcast Katie is joined by Christy Isinger - writer, podcaster, mom of 5, and all around fun, fascinating person! Christy was online during the golden age of blogging and is here to tell us that yes, the internet has changed, and yes, it used to be a lot better. We'll talk about what's changed while also emphasizing the continued importance of online communities, especially for parents and people of faith. We also discuss the value of being authentic about our struggles, how podcasting gives us the excuse to reach out to just about anyone, and why the British Monarchy is a force for good. This is a fun, encouraging episode to remind us of the value of friendship, connection, and openness! Grab a cup of tea or glass of wine and join us! 

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GETTING TO HEAVEN ONE PAIR OF PANTS AT A TIME WITH BLYTHE FIKE

WHAT MAKES A GOOD MYSTERY? A DISCUSSION ON G.K. CHESTERTON’S FATHER BROWN STORIES

BRAIN TUMORS, PRAYER, AND BEING A CATHOLIC CELEBRITY WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT WITH JEANNIE GAFFIGAN

This month, August 2023, has two full moons - which means we get to experience the rare "Blue Moon." We're using this opportunity to wax philosophic on the Moon and all it inspires - from Margaret Wise Brown's "Goodnight Moon" to the poetry of Shelley, Stevenson, and Plath. We'll go through the evocative, poetic names for each month's full moon and their origins ("the cold moon," "the harvest moon," "the worm moon" etc.) and end with some incredibly beautiful music a la Claude Debussy's Clair de Lune. 

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https://www.space.com/blue-moon-supermoon-august-2023#:~:text=The%20Blue%20Moon%20will%20rise,slightly%20larger%20and%20brighter%20than 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/surprising-ingenuity-behind-goodnight-moon-180961923/ 

"To the Moon" - Percy Shelley

https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/to-the-moon/ 

"The Moon" - Robert Louis Stevenson

https://poets.org/poem/moon 

"The Moon and the Yew Tree" - Sylvia Plath

https://www.blueridgejournal.com/poems/sp-moon.htm 

Farmers Almanac List of the Names for the Moon

https://www.almanac.com/full-moon-names 

"Clair de Lune" - Paul Verlaine 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clair_de_lune_(poem) 

"Clair de Lune" performed by Pascal Roge 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c977QdbTImU 

Today on the podcast, Katie is joined by Gina Dadaglo, writer and mom of three, currently living in Paris, France to talk about creating an authentic family culture. When you become a parent you're barraged with conflicting information - when it comes to sleep, birth, faith, discipline, you name it, everyone has an opinion. It can be overwhelming and guilt-inducing - how can you know you're doing it right? Katie and Gina talk about their own parenting journeys and how they've gained the confidence to do things in ways that are right for their family, even when it may be different from other people. Hopefully this chat, whether you're a parent, hope to be one, or know one - can help you feel less alone and more validated in your choices! Grab a cup of tea (or glass of wine!) and join us. 

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