On Dover Beach

In 1867, Matthew Arnold wrote "Dover Beach", a haunting poem evoking the "melancholy, long, withdrawing roar" of the Sea of Faith. As a boomer who finished Catholic elementary school in 1964 and then watched my Church falter, I've found the roar all too audible. So here I wait, listening for the whispers of that Sea's invincible return.

Showing posts with label Middle Ages. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Those nasty Middle Ages

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As an historical period, the Middle Ages don't get a lot of respect these days. Come to think of it, they haven't gotten much since...
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