Only the Lover Sings with Fr. Chris Seith

About this episode

Fr. Chris Seith discusses love, music, and beauty in relation to Josef Pieper's work.

This week we're joined by special guest, Fr. Chris Seith. Fr. Chris shares a quote from Josef Pieper's book, Only the Lover Sings. We talk about love and music, beauty that is discovered in the one we love and in those around us, and how singing points us to love. References: Only the Lover Sings: Art and Contemplation by Josef Pieper Face to Face: Knowing God beyond Our Shame by Fr. Stephen Freeman Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis Follow and Contact Us! Follow...

People in this episode

Hosts: Father Michael O'Loughlin, Mother Natalia

Guest: Fr. Chris Seith

Topics covered

• love
• music
• beauty
• contemplation
• art
• relationship

Keywords

• love
• music
• beauty
• Josef Pieper
• Only the Lover Sings
• Fr. Chris Seith
• Christianity
• art
• contemplation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Only the Lover Sings, Face to Face: Knowing God beyond Our Shame, Mere Christianity, The Silver Chair

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