16 January 2021 | Pope St. Marcellus | Eugene, Ore.

In what is by far the longest episode of In Your Embrace yet (but hey—it’s a two for one deal!), we take a walk through the wetlands, meander through Shakespeare’s love poetry, dive deep into the symbolism of the Merchant of Venice, discuss Tolkien’s lament over the death of a friend, and learn why the first-century Pope St. Marcellus is a worthy model of hope! Also, I share some fruits from my silent retreat last week, a book recommendation which is neither Shakespearean nor Tolkien(ian?), and get my feet extremely wet! Don’t miss it!

Opening music: Kyrie from Missa Papae Marcelli, composed by Giovanni Pierliuigi da Palestrina, sung by the Oxford Camerata, dir. Jeremy Summerly, 2012. All rights reserved.