Sci fi has a unique literary advantage
Physics = Metaphysics
Electing for Beauty
Within the grounds of the University of Geneva stands the "Reformation Wall," a century-old monument commemorating the influence of John Calvin's development of Fr. Luther's movement. Calvin is not the central figure but stands as an equal, flanked by other early Protestant figures like the Scottish … [Read More...]
Books We Loved in 2019, Part Three
We’re rounding out our year-end collection of favorite books with the recommendations of four Dappled Things editors who all spent the year reading awesome sci-fi/ fantasy books with Catholic themes. We’ve thrown in some poetry, Walker Percy, and fictional homeschooling for good measure, but now’s … [Read More...]
Books We Loved in 2019, Part Two
Some of the editors of Dappled Things have put together a list of our favorite books we read this year. New books, old books, middle-aged books, philosophy or fiction, children’s books or ancient history… Anything we read and loved this year. Since we’re all a bunch of literary nerds, it turned out … [Read More...]
Books We Loved in 2019, Part One
Some Dappled Things editors and contributors have been busy writing about their favorite books of 2019. They've asked me to get the round-up started with this post. Look for more posts on this topic in the next few days. Marvelous Alice Thomas Ellis This is the year that I discovered the … [Read More...]
The Advent Novena
[Update: I'm posting this again, as I do yearly, so it can be handy for anyone who wants to do the novena this year.] Catholics who wish to celebrate Advent as a time to prepare spiritually for Christmas often find themselves at a loss about how to do it. After setting up an Advent wreath and … [Read More...]
