In thinking through what lies behind all the school shootings we've been seeing in our country, I found this sermon from Bishop Will Willimon helpful. Have a listen...
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A Public Catholic: An Interview with 2010 Laetare Medalist Dana Gioia

Dana Gioia has become one of my favorite poets and has helped me think through the role Catholicism plays in the arts. In this interview with Commonweal Magazine he spells out the why the Catholic artist can at times feel lost in both the world and in the Church and offers a faithful response.

Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front by Wendell Berry
Here is a fun presentation of one of my favorite poems. And the musicians here are no slouches. 

​Full transcript here
 Being the Beloved, a sermon by Fr. Henri Nouwen 
Mirror to the Church by Emmanuel Katongole. 

This is perhaps the best thing I've read on Christian Identity.
"5 Best" Podcast with Greg Richards and Jason Grifface
The best Christian podcast on the internet, co-hosted by a McDonell grad.​https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/5-best/id994752516?mt=2

Hey Alpha-ites, here are some great videos of our friend Nicky Gumble interviewing some really interesting folks, including Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa! Have a look!

Have a look at this two-part interview with William Cavanaugh. His work on consumption, freedom, Eucharist, and intentional living is a great help and challenge as we think through these issues together.
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Recommended reading
Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission 
by Fr. James Mallon

Click the book image to learn more.
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The Vital University podcast has been working its way through Lent. The most recent episode is a conversation with St. Charles/St. Peter's own Greg Gilbertson, but you should listen to every episode. It's REALLY good stuff. The podcast host, Greg Richards, is a McDonell grad now living in San Antonio. Click here and enjoy...

I find this series of videos from author Ian Morgan Cron to be very helpful and wanted to feature it here. Enjoy...