Incredible coincidence! I’ve started to read T. S. Eliot last week He has been on my mind for years now, haunting and badgering me for my ignorance.
His struggle and loneliness might help those suffering souls still on the fence. Sometimes the satisfying vividness of a Chesterton isn’t the best medicine for a recovering hollow man.
I very much appreciate all of your posts, videos and comments on X, as a marked contrast to the condition of modern man (Whom I call 'lost souls). Unfortunately maybe I cannot connect with you concerning the answer is to be found in Christ, as my experience of any religious institutions are very doctrinal. Fortunately I am very content with my feeling of my soul and divinity within
My experience of most religious institutions is deeply discouraging, as we live in a time in which they are being equalised into the idolatry of liberal beliefs. I can understand why they may leave you indifferent.
If you get into Eliot, for example, you see a vast exploration of the search for meaning. If you continue you will be hard put to find a competitor explanation to that provided by the traditional doctrine of the Catholic Church. I don’t think there is one. It may sound a contentious claim but is one worth testing.
Raphael's school of Athens two central figures one pointing upwards to the metaphysical the other pointing outwards to the world and pressent. Plato and Aristotle.
Whilst undoubtedly there can be nothing more satisfying than to read a book (especially an old slightly musty original edition) If I may be permitted to offer it, here is a link to a clip of T. S Eliot reading his poem Burnt Norton https://youtu.be/3BKUfk1amb4?si=gp5SA3Xjcq4KCtc6
Thank you, Frank. It was very insightful. I found the image of Raphael's "The School of Athens" on the cover of "Civilization", rather interesting - perhaps because you were talking about "looking down or looking up". One of the pupils of Euclid/Bramante is looking up. Critics seem to interpret it as having a eureka moment, but I thought he may be looking up to the heavens - to god - in a soft of awe to science revealing the thought and designs of god. Just wanted to share that this piece was thought-provoking.
In 1500’s England there were two factions the REFORMation and and the RESTOREation. The Reformation wanted to destroy the ancient Christian culture of England, close the community centered monasteries, the catholic festivals and connection and Reform England under a protestant ‘Anglican’ church that would see centralised power, government and currency (banking), and progressive flag wavers (satanists) in every so-called christian institution by 1900’s end.
The Restoration wanted the ancient English Christian heritage and it’s divine cultural bonds refound. The vatican has had its ups and downs and been ruled over by subversives but there are many catholics still fighting for Christ, the current Anglican Church is neither a church nor christian and that’s why while English people turn away from their church it does nothing to correct it’s mistakes and try to bring them back. #ReformUK and #RestoreBritain this is where the real spiritual battle for England is fought!
"Reality is what happens if you listen to other people's stories and not to your own. The stories become a country, the country becomes a prison, and the prison comes in your mind.
"And everywhere more of the same story. The people do not steal, they make miracles of production, they all love Karl Marx. Soon this is the only story. And that is how comes reality."
(a character, a dissident in a Communist state, in the Malcolm Bradbury novel Rates of Exchange.)
Part two was empty (dark and expressionless, even beyond expectations) for two minutes exactly, with the video and audio started at 2:01. I refreshed the page to try again, because I am Gen X. I hope this was 'only me' in which case this comment can be deleted. Maybe someone else can offer confirmation.
Rather good. More please.
Will do Paul and thank you.
Ditto. Thoroughly enjoyed (and needed) this.
Incredible coincidence! I’ve started to read T. S. Eliot last week He has been on my mind for years now, haunting and badgering me for my ignorance.
His struggle and loneliness might help those suffering souls still on the fence. Sometimes the satisfying vividness of a Chesterton isn’t the best medicine for a recovering hollow man.
Thanks Frank!!!
Oh how serendipitous! There is so much in Eliot that speaks to our times. I’m delighted to hear you have found him too.
Brilliant, Frank, especially in part four. Keep them coming!
I very much appreciate all of your posts, videos and comments on X, as a marked contrast to the condition of modern man (Whom I call 'lost souls). Unfortunately maybe I cannot connect with you concerning the answer is to be found in Christ, as my experience of any religious institutions are very doctrinal. Fortunately I am very content with my feeling of my soul and divinity within
My experience of most religious institutions is deeply discouraging, as we live in a time in which they are being equalised into the idolatry of liberal beliefs. I can understand why they may leave you indifferent.
If you get into Eliot, for example, you see a vast exploration of the search for meaning. If you continue you will be hard put to find a competitor explanation to that provided by the traditional doctrine of the Catholic Church. I don’t think there is one. It may sound a contentious claim but is one worth testing.
Thanks Frank. Love your recommendations. Hope you’re enjoying Ireland! If you’re in Tipperary I’ll give you a tour!
Thank you James but it’s West Cork and dare I say it a long way from Tipperary!
Raphael's school of Athens two central figures one pointing upwards to the metaphysical the other pointing outwards to the world and pressent. Plato and Aristotle.
Whilst undoubtedly there can be nothing more satisfying than to read a book (especially an old slightly musty original edition) If I may be permitted to offer it, here is a link to a clip of T. S Eliot reading his poem Burnt Norton https://youtu.be/3BKUfk1amb4?si=gp5SA3Xjcq4KCtc6
Thank you. I cannot top Old Possum and so I won’t attempt to do so. Best hear it from him.
Not at all. I for one and I'm sure many of your subscribers would love to hear your reading. Please do reconsider!
Oh all right then. I thought it might be a waste of time given that you have found Tom doing it himself.
Thank you, Frank. It was very insightful. I found the image of Raphael's "The School of Athens" on the cover of "Civilization", rather interesting - perhaps because you were talking about "looking down or looking up". One of the pupils of Euclid/Bramante is looking up. Critics seem to interpret it as having a eureka moment, but I thought he may be looking up to the heavens - to god - in a soft of awe to science revealing the thought and designs of god. Just wanted to share that this piece was thought-provoking.
In 1500’s England there were two factions the REFORMation and and the RESTOREation. The Reformation wanted to destroy the ancient Christian culture of England, close the community centered monasteries, the catholic festivals and connection and Reform England under a protestant ‘Anglican’ church that would see centralised power, government and currency (banking), and progressive flag wavers (satanists) in every so-called christian institution by 1900’s end.
The Restoration wanted the ancient English Christian heritage and it’s divine cultural bonds refound. The vatican has had its ups and downs and been ruled over by subversives but there are many catholics still fighting for Christ, the current Anglican Church is neither a church nor christian and that’s why while English people turn away from their church it does nothing to correct it’s mistakes and try to bring them back. #ReformUK and #RestoreBritain this is where the real spiritual battle for England is fought!
Always planned to get hold of a Prufrock primer and now you given me one. Thank you
"Reality is what happens if you listen to other people's stories and not to your own. The stories become a country, the country becomes a prison, and the prison comes in your mind.
"And everywhere more of the same story. The people do not steal, they make miracles of production, they all love Karl Marx. Soon this is the only story. And that is how comes reality."
(a character, a dissident in a Communist state, in the Malcolm Bradbury novel Rates of Exchange.)
TECH ISSUE
Part two was empty (dark and expressionless, even beyond expectations) for two minutes exactly, with the video and audio started at 2:01. I refreshed the page to try again, because I am Gen X. I hope this was 'only me' in which case this comment can be deleted. Maybe someone else can offer confirmation.
Wonderful.