I cannot believe it has been a year since we were reading Winters in the World together!!
Unfortunately I expect to have a fresh baby on November 15, so I will likely not be able to ask Grace my question in real time – I would love to pose a quandary with which I often wrestle myself, viz. how do we discern which "old paths" are the ones we should hearken to for deepening our relationship with Christ (e.g. the liturgical year, certain expressions of virtue) and which are "inapplicable" or at best, unhelpful (e.g. certain attitudes toward nature and creation which would be considered, both by Christian and scientific standards of this day and age, superstitious).
Oof, that superstition line is a hard one, isn't it? I'm looking forward to hearing Grace's thoughts on this, too...though you'll be in fresh baby mode, I'll be sure to share this one with her!
This would make such a beautiful addition to our family library! 😍
I've been mulling this over for a few days, and I'm not sure how to formulate a query. I'm pondering, as a Mama of 7, how temperament, birth order, and environment affect the formulation of virtue - and vice. Ie. I can see tendencies towards both virtue and vice in each child, and it's interesting to consider the variables that make some (V&V) more natural or more challenging than others (for each child). ☺️
Thank you for this lovely opportunity… I would like to ask Grace, “ Did you find any medieval voices or texts that challenged your assumptions about virtue/vices that you had before researching?”
How exciting! I told myself I would finished my books I already had planned to read before starting this book, but I may just change my mind. Haha.
My question is, how would you advocate for the reclaiming of the teaching of virtue and vices and the language itself as a Protestant? Specifically if you were chatting with a friend or family member who only thought of virtues and vices as a Catholic- thing… Perhaps my experience can be attributed more so to the areas and churches we’ve lived in as opposed to the general American Protestant community as a whole, but I often find it difficult to discuss virtues and vices with my fellow Christians. Not because I do not value them, but rather I feel the typical American Protestant church has traded the teachings and language of virtues and vices for that of spirit filled living/fruits of the spirit. In doing so, they have set aside things that were once commonplace, but important to the church, as strictly Catholic. It has been my experience that many Protestant Christians view life as being divided between the sacred and the secular, and that we must evolve and adapt as the times do. So to speak of pious living, virtues and vices, prayer and liturgy beyond Sunday seems strange and legalistic to some people.
What a fantastic question, Kalle...and so beautifully-said. It's fascinating to think about how the shifts in language can have such far-reaching impacts.
I would love to join this book club! I don't have a copy yet, so I'd like to enter the giveaway. One question for Grace: if you could magically acquire one virtue, which one would it be?
Yay! I love Medievalish! My question would be why has the medieval period in particular captured your imagination? Is it something specific to that time or more that it offers a corrective to our postmodern lens?
I probably won't be able to join on October 15 because we leave the country the next day and still have so much to do. I'm disappointed but hope you will post a recording for those of us who miss the live.
My question is similar to the one posed by Carolyn MK. What aspects of the "old paths" and the old ways does Grace consider most worthy of preserving in our modern age?
Amanda, you're the lucky winner of Grace's book!! Congrats! When you have a moment, please DM me or email me (hearthstonefables[at]gmail.com) with your mailing address. :)
Also, this is such a great question and I'm also excited to see what Grace has to say about that...
Oh!!! I’ve just finished reading Grace’s recent post on her time studying manuscripts at the Bodleian Library and how we should see language as a gift. To be mindful of the artistry of language but also of how we use it too. It was a personally-moving read for me. So, yes! I’ll be part of this new Book Club for certain. The book isn’t available to Australia yet but I’ll read it and catch up when it is.
I think I’d like to ask Grace if her passion and interest in medieval history and literature has changed over time because of her own experiences/spiritual and personal growth and her life as a mother. I’m wondering how it has morphed, stayed the same or led to new areas of interest in this field. It is because, like you, her enthusiasm is so vital and infectious.
I cannot believe it has been a year since we were reading Winters in the World together!!
Unfortunately I expect to have a fresh baby on November 15, so I will likely not be able to ask Grace my question in real time – I would love to pose a quandary with which I often wrestle myself, viz. how do we discern which "old paths" are the ones we should hearken to for deepening our relationship with Christ (e.g. the liturgical year, certain expressions of virtue) and which are "inapplicable" or at best, unhelpful (e.g. certain attitudes toward nature and creation which would be considered, both by Christian and scientific standards of this day and age, superstitious).
Oof, that superstition line is a hard one, isn't it? I'm looking forward to hearing Grace's thoughts on this, too...though you'll be in fresh baby mode, I'll be sure to share this one with her!
Yay!! I was hoping this would be the book! I have a copy so I won’t enter the giveaway. I will definitely be thinking of questions for Grace!
I'm so excited to read this with you!
This would make such a beautiful addition to our family library! 😍
I've been mulling this over for a few days, and I'm not sure how to formulate a query. I'm pondering, as a Mama of 7, how temperament, birth order, and environment affect the formulation of virtue - and vice. Ie. I can see tendencies towards both virtue and vice in each child, and it's interesting to consider the variables that make some (V&V) more natural or more challenging than others (for each child). ☺️
Oh wow...this is SUCH a fascinating topic to ponder.
Thank you for this lovely opportunity… I would like to ask Grace, “ Did you find any medieval voices or texts that challenged your assumptions about virtue/vices that you had before researching?”
I'd be so curious to hear her thoughts on this, too!
How exciting! I told myself I would finished my books I already had planned to read before starting this book, but I may just change my mind. Haha.
My question is, how would you advocate for the reclaiming of the teaching of virtue and vices and the language itself as a Protestant? Specifically if you were chatting with a friend or family member who only thought of virtues and vices as a Catholic- thing… Perhaps my experience can be attributed more so to the areas and churches we’ve lived in as opposed to the general American Protestant community as a whole, but I often find it difficult to discuss virtues and vices with my fellow Christians. Not because I do not value them, but rather I feel the typical American Protestant church has traded the teachings and language of virtues and vices for that of spirit filled living/fruits of the spirit. In doing so, they have set aside things that were once commonplace, but important to the church, as strictly Catholic. It has been my experience that many Protestant Christians view life as being divided between the sacred and the secular, and that we must evolve and adapt as the times do. So to speak of pious living, virtues and vices, prayer and liturgy beyond Sunday seems strange and legalistic to some people.
What a fantastic question, Kalle...and so beautifully-said. It's fascinating to think about how the shifts in language can have such far-reaching impacts.
I’m looking forward to this, this will be my first time joining your book club!
Yay! Welcome, Amelia! I'm so excited to read this with you. :)
I would love to join this book club! I don't have a copy yet, so I'd like to enter the giveaway. One question for Grace: if you could magically acquire one virtue, which one would it be?
Yay, welcome, Cristina! I'm so excited to read this alongside you. What a great question for Grace.
Yay! I love Medievalish! My question would be why has the medieval period in particular captured your imagination? Is it something specific to that time or more that it offers a corrective to our postmodern lens?
I probably won't be able to join on October 15 because we leave the country the next day and still have so much to do. I'm disappointed but hope you will post a recording for those of us who miss the live.
I hope your travels are going well! A link to the recording is up on the original post. :)
My question is similar to the one posed by Carolyn MK. What aspects of the "old paths" and the old ways does Grace consider most worthy of preserving in our modern age?
I’d love to know how you approach this topic with your children!
Amanda, you're the lucky winner of Grace's book!! Congrats! When you have a moment, please DM me or email me (hearthstonefables[at]gmail.com) with your mailing address. :)
Also, this is such a great question and I'm also excited to see what Grace has to say about that...
Ahhhhh!! I’m so so excited! Thank you so much! I sent you an email. 😊
I’d love to ask the author how she first got diving into medieval times and what were the most surprising places she found material for research?
Oh!!! I’ve just finished reading Grace’s recent post on her time studying manuscripts at the Bodleian Library and how we should see language as a gift. To be mindful of the artistry of language but also of how we use it too. It was a personally-moving read for me. So, yes! I’ll be part of this new Book Club for certain. The book isn’t available to Australia yet but I’ll read it and catch up when it is.
I think I’d like to ask Grace if her passion and interest in medieval history and literature has changed over time because of her own experiences/spiritual and personal growth and her life as a mother. I’m wondering how it has morphed, stayed the same or led to new areas of interest in this field. It is because, like you, her enthusiasm is so vital and infectious.
I just ordered it! I'm excited!