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12/11/2010
The ugliness of modern art argues for God’s existence. God is not a policeman, but a liberator of the good in man.
The ugliness of modern art argues for God’s existence. God is not a policeman, but a liberator of the good in man.
The key to the problem of Gauguin and Maugham is modern society’s making war on God. Modern art cannot be serene.
Somerset Maugham’s fictional presentation of Gauguin’s life appreciates the famous artist, but seems to leave his problem unsolved.
A London exhibition of paintings by Gauguin suggests that his flight to Pacific islands did not bring him peace of mind.
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.