Enmity Bishop John Bauerschmidt July 6, 2020 Commentary, Ethics, The Episcopal Church By John Bauerschmidt Enmity is defined as “deep-seated unfriendliness accompanied by readiness to quarrel or fight; hostility; antagonism” (Funk & Wagnall’s Standard College Dictionary). As a state of be... Read More...
Katherine Hepburn and Zeal Sarah Cornwell November 14, 2019 Ethics, Movies, Reviews & Culture This is the fourth post in a series in which I explore what classic film actresses in iconic roles can teach us — and, more particularly, my fast-growing daughter — about the seven classic virtues. These posts ... Read More...
The Virtues of Horror Sam Keyes August 5, 2019 Books, Commentary, Roman Catholic Church There is a deep mysticism at the heart of the Dark Tower books — the quest to find the heart of reality and the determination to see it for what it is despite all the hurt and pain along the way.
Restoring Hope and Virtue in Avengers: Endgame Leander Harding July 16, 2019 Commentary, Movies, Reviews & Culture, The Episcopal Church This Post Contains Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame By Leander Harding It is no secret that Marvel Cinematic Universe has been wildly successful. What might be surprising is the way its latest installment, ... Read More...
Why the Church Needs to Abandon Christian Values Guest Contributor May 31, 2019 Church of England, Commentary, Ethics It’s time the Church left the world scrabbling around for values, and let herself instead be conformed to the virtues of Christ.
Donna Reed and the Road of Meekness: It’s a Wonderful Life Sarah Cornwell May 8, 2019 Ethics, Movies, Reviews & Culture, The Episcopal Church We see Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed diverge: one stumbles down the road of wrath, the other patiently follows the road of meekness.
Jean Arthur and the Virtue of Kindness Sarah Cornwell February 1, 2019 Ethics, Movies, Reviews & Culture, The Episcopal Church It is Jean Arthur's kindness, in the end, that saves Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Virtue and the Women of Old Hollywood Sarah Cornwell November 12, 2018 Ethics, Movies, Reviews & Culture, The Episcopal Church To introduce my daughter to the seven classic virtues, I will enlist the help of classic guides: Ingrid Bergman, Myrna Loy, Katherine Hepburn, and Jean Arthur, among others.
