I think the world of Fr. Barron.
His review of True Grit (spoilers included) is a perfect example of what is so great about him. He sees the mystical in the mundane, intended (as in this case) or unintended. He is plain spoken, yet elevates in language and thought. He is brilliant, but his brilliance never serves to promote himself. Rather, his brilliance is in his simplicity. Lofty thoughts in plain language. That is his gift.
Do you see what I see?
True Grit. True Grace.
January 19, 2011 at 11:13 am
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January 19, 2011 at 1:27 pm
I always enjoy Fr. Barron's commentaries. I've heard him called this generation's Fulton Sheen more than once, and maybe they're on to something there.
January 19, 2011 at 3:23 pm
He does seem to be about the Church and God- rather than himself- which is rare in a 'successful' person- going to watch his review
January 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm
As the executioner is the embodiment of the rejected Justice and mercy of the condemned murderer (for the murderer gave no mercy to his victim)Matty was the embodiment of Cheny's rejected Justice and mercy. With the fulfillment of relentless Justice, mercy too, had been served with the execution of the capital one murderer, for Cheny,a coup d'grace, for Cheny will not be able to relive and enjoy his crime nor commit another.Cheny too, is responsible for the loss of Matty's arm and her father's life. Matty's father is not there to save her arm.
January 20, 2011 at 12:49 am
So out of touch with society today, people like him are becoming extinct.
January 21, 2011 at 3:56 am
"O Brother Where Art Thou" is one of my favorite movies and another Coen brothers film. It's the Odyssey retold in 1930s Mississippi. Although it's based on Greek mythology, I have never seen a "secular" movie that was more Christian.