In this comeback episode, we digest one of Pope Francis' recent letter on the importance, the necessity, even, of literature.

Reading is for nerds, right? Yes...but also for non-nerds. We all need to foster an attitude of contemplation that literature develops within us. 

Timecode:

0:00 - Introduction

6:10 - Why Read?

11:40 - Pope Francis on Reading

16:50 - The Definition of Literature 

19:15 - The Wisdom in Literature 

21:50 - The Communal Nature of Literature 

24:00 - An Evangelical Method 

31:00 - St. Paul’s Literary Power

34:00 - The Crisis of Wonder

37:40 - The Word as words

43:00 - The Priest and The Poet

49:10 - Books Recommendations 

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