In 1997, for example, Vivian Gornick wrote that love was no longer the primary narrative conflict of contemporary literature.

The human quest for transcendence and meaning has not disappeared with modernity, but has adapted to the evolving cultural ...

The whole semantic field of 'tool' and 'instrument' is fraught with negative moral connotations. St. Ignatius’ writings , however, show a different tendency. There, 'instrument' both serves as a ...

By Kathy Berken On Deck Whenever I begin a spiritual direction visit or write a retreat conference, I turn to ...Read More ...

Ross Douthat admits he is a little self-conscious about his interest in UFOs. “It’s just sort of embarrassing,” he tells me ...