The Best Catholic Writing 2004
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Author Description
In this first anthology in the annual Best Catholic Writing series, today's most powerful, provocative voices on Catholic matters are brought together in a celebration of Catholic writing and the Catholic literary heritage. Exploring the question What is Catholic writing? editor Brian Doyle proposes that it is not only writing by Catholics, for Catholics, or on Catholic matters, but is also catholic, universal, in nature. The works collected in The Best Catholic Writing 2004 are wide-ranging, eloquent, and riveting. With essays on Catholic art, conjugal sex, and Harry Potter; a remembrance of Dorothy Day; an elegy for Fred Rogers; examinations of the current dark chapter in the history of the Catholic Church; and poetic reflections on faith and the Catholic life, this anthology serves as "a form of prayer, a communal story swap, a jolt of hope." Featuring such writers as Alice McDermott, Andrew Greeley, Paul Elie, and Kathleen Norris, this first-ever collection of best Catholic writing reveals that "everything, seen with a clear enough eye, is meant for the Catholic mind."
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This anthology explores the multifaceted nature of Catholic writing, questioning its definition and celebrating its universal resonance. Editor Brian Doyle gathers a diverse collection of essays, reflections, and remembrances that delve into various aspects of Catholic life, faith, and heritage. The works presented span topics from Catholic art and theology to personal faith journeys and contemporary issues within the Church, featuring prominent voices in Catholic literature.
THE SCOPE MAP
- What is Catholic writing? An exploration of the concept by editor Brian Doyle.
- Essays on Catholic art, conjugal sex, and reflections on Harry Potter.
- A remembrance of Dorothy Day and an elegy for Fred Rogers.
- Examinations of a difficult period in the Catholic Church's history.
- Poetic reflections on faith and the Catholic life.
- Contributions from notable writers such as Alice McDermott, Andrew Greeley, Paul Elie, and Kathleen Norris.
- A celebration of Catholic literary heritage and its universal qualities.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection is presented as the inaugural volume in an annual series dedicated to showcasing the best of Catholic writing. The editor's introduction posits that Catholic writing is not merely by or for Catholics, but possesses a universal, 'catholic' nature. The works are described as wide-ranging, eloquent, and riveting, aiming to serve as a form of prayer and a source of hope.
Page Count:
228
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Loyola Press
ISBN-10:
082941729X
ISBN-13:
9780829417296
Religion
Non-Fiction
Catholicism
Literary collections
Essays
