Adventures in Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
Inspired by John Senior's "The Death of Christian Culture" and his list of 1000 Good (not Great) books, Greg and Jennifer explore how shifting their reading habits makes it easier to consume even greater books that are more mentally, emotionally, and spiritually edifying.
EPISODE 516 SHOW NOTES & LINKS
🎥 Watch the full video here
🎓 Join School of Mary for Free!
🙏🏻 Free Rosary, audio Rosaries, and more
😄 Support Rosary Army
📺 Full Episodes
🍎 Listen on Apple (and leave a review!)
🔊 Listen on Spotify
👀 Greg's serialized novel
☎ Upload audio and video feedback via WeTransfer
📧 Email feedback
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The appendix from John Senior's "The Death of Christian Culture" presents a compelling argument for the revival of Christian values in the modern world with a view of increasing our ability to dive into Great Books (like those from Augustine, Socrates, and others), by first developing the fertile soil of our mind via fables, tales, poetry, and other literary works. Thus, the "1000 Good Books" list.
While this collection is aimed at young readers before they tackle the "Great Books" of Western civilization, we suggest that given the watered down nature of content distribution in the 21st century, that we could all benefit from reading more of these books, which includes a diverse range of literature spanning myths, fairy tales, novels, and poetry. Senior emphasizes that these stories, rich in virtues like courage, love, and justice, are crucial for developing a moral imagination and wisdom from a young age.
The essence of the "1000 Good Books" is to lay a foundational understanding of truth, beauty, and goodness, countering the utilitarian and relativistic tendencies of contemporary education. Senior advocates for a classical approach to learning, where character formation and the pursuit of virtue are prioritized. Each selected work not only holds literary merit but also possesses the power to profoundly engage the reader's heart and mind, fostering discussions on life's significant questions within family and community contexts.
Ultimately, Senior's vision through the "1000 Good Books" list is not merely educational but deeply cultural and spiritual. It serves as a roadmap for a lifelong engagement with literature that enriches the soul and intellect, urging readers to explore the depths of Christian and Western thought. This initiative is a call to rediscover the role of literature in cultivating wisdom, virtue, and a richer Christian life, aiming for a broader cultural renewal.
ADV #463: EMDR Therapy for Catholics
ADV #462: Don't Fear the Future
ADV #461: Morality of Artificial Intelligence
ADV #460: Pope Benedict XVI and Deus Caritas Est
ADV #459: New Studio, New Year
ADV #458: A Funeral for Jennifer’s Mom
ADV #457: Struggles in the Spiritual Life
ADV #456: The Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration
455b: Goodbye to Guddy (Jennifer's Mom)
ADV #455: Don Dolindo’s Rosary and St. Gemma’s Diary
ADV #454: Do the Ridiculous, Expect the Miraculous.
ADV #453: Advent and Christmas Books Galore!
ADV #452: Living Calm with Dr. Ray Guarendi
ADV #451: Advice for Engaged Couples
ADV #450: Temperaments and Living with Less
ADV #449: Jennifer's Fear of Speaking
ADV #448: Spirit Juice Studios & Catholic Creativity
ADV #447: Kicking Ducks
ADV #446: The Importance of Isaiah
ADV #445: Enemy of the Good
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Hello Heaven Podcast
Rosary Cast - The Gospel as a Meditation
Rosary Army Catholic Podcast
More Than Mental
What We’re Dealing With Catholic Podcast
Watch a Movie with Mac and Greg