Teaser: Read like a Friar with Fr. Jonah Teller, OP

About this episode

Fr. Jonah Teller, OP, discusses the impact of reading on faith and offers practical advice for incorporating reading into daily life.

To kick off the new series of Ave Explores on Catholicism in Literature, Fr. Jonah Teller, OP, shares how a lifelong love of reading shaped his faith, imagination, and vocation. In an age dominated by scrolling and screens, he reflects on why great books still matter and how the classics form us in wisdom, virtue, and attentiveness to God and the world around us. Fr. Jonah also offers practical ways to build reading into everyday life and cultivate habits that make space for deeper reflection, even amid busy schedules. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic ( https://www.fortecatholic.com/ ) Links: Sign up to Follow Ave Explores: Catholicism in Literature

People in this episode

Guest: Fr. Jonah Teller, OP

Topics covered

• Catholicism
• Literature
• Reading
• Faith
• Virtue
• Reflection

Keywords

• Catholicism
• literature
• reading
• faith
• classics
• reflection
• virtue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ave Maria Press, Forte Catholic

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