About this episode

The episode discusses the differences between contemplative and mental prayer, explores Dr Randall Smith's article on Dante, and covers a recent win for religious freedom in Georgia.

7:00 - Fr Driscoll looks into the merits and differences between contemplative prayer and mental prayer 7:20 - Dr Randall Smith on his latest article "Dante and the Office." 7:40 - Charlie Russo covers a win for religious freedom in Georgia

People in this episode

Host: Mike Romano

Guests: Fr Pat Driscoll, Dr Randall Smith, Charlie Russo

Topics covered

• contemplative prayer
• mental prayer
• religious freedom
• Dante
• spirituality

Keywords

• contemplative prayer
• mental prayer
• Dante
• religious freedom
• Georgia

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dante and the Office

Places: Georgia

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