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11/20/2010
A London exhibition of paintings by Gauguin suggests that his flight to Pacific islands did not bring him peace of mind.
A London exhibition of paintings by Gauguin suggests that his flight to Pacific islands did not bring him peace of mind.
By its disharmony, modern art points to some prior harmony, as harmony points to God. Despite itself, modern art points to God.
A modern staging in London of a famous Wagner opera betrays a complete lack of common sense. London, where are you going?
To a doubting French journalist the author of “Eleison Comments” expresses confidence that the imminent Motu Proprio will do much good.
Indeed, it both declares that the Tridentine Mass was never banned, and permits Latin rite priests to use it, whenever and wherever.
By overloading our eyes and ears, said Kafka, the cinema overwhelms our minds. Minds being overwhelmed means that lies triumph.
In his outstanding Encyclical of 100 years ago, Pius X nailed the deadly error of modern times: minds’ independence from their object.
Despite many Catholics’ reservations as to the content and motivation of the Motu Proprio, one may still believe it will do good.