Discerning Hearts

What a delight to be joined once again by Vivian Dudro to discuss the work of Spanish novelist Jose Luis Olaizolaand his book "Fire of Love: A Historical Novel on the Life St. John of the Cross"!  Olaizola is an award-winning Spanish writer, who is known for his acclaimed works on great his...

To say that Sigrid Undset is compelling would be an understatement. Catholic convert, (http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Sigrid-Undset.jpg)Nobel Prize winning Norwegian novelist , her works invoke the poignancy of the fall and the hope that is found in the act of red...

"The Song at the Scaffold" by Gertrude von le Forte's is one of the best novella's...ever!   Vivian Dudro, writer and editor at Igantius Press, (http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gertrude-von-le-Forte-300x246.jpg)engages in a wonderful conversation about the work of...

What is the "Roman Canon"?  Fr. Milton Walsh helps us to answer that question and enter deeply into the mystery found in this beautiful Eucharistic prayer.  Drawing from the best of biblical and liturgical scholarship, Fr. Walsh offers a beautiful (http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-conte...

It's always a joy to talk with Fr. Robert Spitzer!  With his latest book , (http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Fr.-Robert-Spitzer-205x300.jpg)"Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of the Life Issues" he has brought solid philosophy that is easy to read and...

(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/t-m-doran.jpg)"Toward the Gleam" is a fantastic novel written by T. M. (Tom) Doran!  I love the adventure, but also the philosophical discussions which take place in the context of the story...

The revised and updated version of what I think is a classic work, "Solzhentisyn: A Soul(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Joseph-Pearce-2-150x145.jpg) in Exile", is a tremendous gift to us all.   With all of the impressive clarity and tender insight you have come to...

(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Joseph-Pearce.jpg)Episode 12 - Great Works in Modern Literature with Joseph Pearce - Mark Twain

Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is, according to many critics and fond readers, the great American novel. Full of vibrant...

Part 2...It just gets better when discussing our Holy Father's teachings with Mark Brumley! It's hard to find an equal to our Holy Father when you combine his gifts and talents as a theologian and(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Mark-Brumley.jpg) biblical scholar! As...

Part 1...It's hard to find an equal to our Holy Father when you combine his gifts and talents as a theologian and(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Mark-Brumley.jpg) biblical scholar! As  a profound teacher and spiritual leader,  Pope Benedict XVI, through his We...