English Literature - The Inner Life - March 10, 2026
The Inner Life
Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss English Literature * (2:41) what is the role of Literature in the life of the Church? * What is the history of the Catholic Church in England? * (10:26) what is the Catholic influence of Shakespeare. (18:55) Break 1 * (19:50) Richard - I'm a reader of CS Lewis, George McDonald. I can tell you how I was put on to CS Lewis and then George McDonald. * (23:54) C.S. Lewis one of the evangelists? * (28:43) Karen - Wanted to talk about reading Tolkien and then becoming Catholic. Heard about it on Fr. Simon's show. (34:00) Break 2 * WWI’s influence on English Writers in their literature. * (37:56) St John Henry Newman’s authorship and teaching. * Who was Ronald Knox and why is he so important? * (45:32) Chesterton’s importance in the common people’s mind. Resources: * Newman Studies * https://www.newmanreader.org/
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The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.