Father Ruthy and Father Jim Lions Father Andrew Greeley

Cheers to all the Chesterton crew. God bless

Great points to ponder, all. The quotation by Chesterton about seeing something 999 times and then seeing it once more-and then for the first time was always a puzzling bit of commentary. (I know-rare when reading Chesterton, no?) There was a perfect application of that notion in Witness by Whittaker Chambers this past year, thanks to a presentation by a speaker at the GK Chesterton conference. Chambers, a dyed-in-the-wool communist working the underground network for nefarious purposes. He was also an avowed atheist. He spoke thusly: One day he looked at his little daughter’s ear and actually noticed its delicate design, its perfect detail, actually seeing the for the first time. From that moment on he knew there had to be a Designer for such an exquisite shape. It was his first step away from atheism and toward his conversion. Chesterton knew what he was talking about. What joy it is seeking out what Chesterton was talking about. Could you put a donation port on this you tube channel like so many others do?

Great points to ponder, all. The quotation by Chesterton about seeing something 999 times and then seeing it once more-and then for the first time was always a puzzling bit of commentary. (I know-rare when reading Chesterton, no?) There was a perfect application of that notion in Witness by Whittaker Chambers this past year, thanks to a presentation by a speaker at the GK Chesterton conference. Chambers, an American but a dyed-in-the-wool communist working the underground network for nefarious purposes. He was also an avowed atheist. He spoke thusly: One day he looked at his little daughter’s ear and actually noticed its delicate design, its perfect detail, actually seeing the for the first time. From that moment on he knew there had to be a Designer for such an exquisite shape. It was his first step away from atheism and toward his conversion. Chesterton knew what he was talking about. What joy it is for those of us who who seek to understand what Chesterton was talking about.

Happy New Years! Grettelyn, Joe, and Tyler 🎆

Christmas is 💯 pagan. As someone who was formally pagan and converted to Christianity, I can confidentl state that it is and it has nothing to do with the birth if Jesus which by the way if anyone actually reads the Bible, the date of his birth is no where near this season/month.

So inspiring!!!

Thank you Fr! And thank you Dale and the whole Chesterton Society! May God bless you abundantly always.

Thank you for this wonderful post with the crackling fire -perfection.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful meditation. A happy, blessed Christmas to everyone!

Wonderful poem, Merry Christmas!

Thank you !!!

Beautiful.

Beautiful poetry by a great man. Thank you and happy advent of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

The Society of GKC, this podcast, and reading GKC this Christmas season has been a real blessing! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Merry Blessed Christmas 🎁

That was such a beautiful conversation. All the words came from the heart. You guys are doing great work on this channel. Thank you. And Merry Christmas from The Netherlands.

Thank you. God bless you. Merry Christmas!

Father Christmas and CS Lewis remind me of a new perspective as my 8 year old becomes more skeptical of Santa. There should be more devotion to Saint/Father Nick!

What's the over/under for the increase in Chesterton fan urgent care "burnt finger" visits this holiday season?

Finally a love video of Snapdragon (in The Flying Inn) Craziest “game” ever. Not for kids, except to watch the adults play.

DEUS VULT

Thank you!

Here you go: “Christmas, celebrated on December 25, is primarily known as a Christian holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ. However, its origins are rooted in a mix of religious, cultural, and seasonal traditions from ancient times. Origins of Christmas Pagan Festivals: The timing of Christmas aligns closely with ancient pagan celebrations, such as: Saturnalia: A Roman festival honoring Saturn, the god of agriculture, celebrated with feasting, gift-giving, and merriment around the winter solstice. Yule: A Germanic pagan festival marked by feasting, the burning of the Yule log, and honoring the rebirth of the sun during the darkest days of winter. Christian Adoption: In the 4th century, the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine began integrating Christian beliefs with existing pagan traditions. December 25 was chosen to celebrate Jesus’ birth, coinciding with the pagan festival of Sol Invictus ("Unconquered Sun"), likely to ease the transition to Christianity. Religious Significance: While the Bible does not specify the exact date of Jesus' birth, December 25 was symbolic for Christians as the "light of the world" arriving during the darkest time of the year. Medieval Developments: Over time, Christmas incorporated regional customs, such as caroling, nativity plays, and the use of evergreens as symbols of life and renewal. Modern Christmas By the 19th century, Christmas evolved into a family-centered holiday with cultural additions such as: Santa Claus: Inspired by Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop known for his generosity. Gift-Giving: A mix of Christian charity and older traditions of exchanging gifts during Saturnalia and Yule. Decorations: Evergreen trees, wreaths, and candles, drawn from pagan winter rituals, became central symbols. Conclusion Christmas is a blend of ancient pagan rituals, Christian theology, and modern secular practices. Its rich history reflects the merging of diverse traditions into a global celebration.”

St. Nicholas LIVES! Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Paradoxically, in receiving gifts, I think children best learn the truth of Christ's words from Acts, 'It is better to give than to receive.' Maybe it's in seeing family members giving gifts. Maybe the joy of receiving a longed for gift inspires children to will to extend that joy to another. Here's to a holy advent.

Thanks for this. Merry Christmas!

Philippians 4:8 says, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things".

JACKASS !

It’s things like this that give me hope that one day soon all Christ followers will set aside our denominational differences and bring joy to our Lord and his world.

As an artist and Catholic, I appreciated this conversation so much! As I listened I felt so deeply inspired to explore how to integrate my faith into my art in more deliberate and tangible ways. One thing that really got my attention was the comment about taste as something like conscience that can be ill or poorly formed. That is so spot on! I see this in illustration all the time particularly in graphic novels and comics. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible and thoughtful conversation. May the Lord bless your efforts!

Excellent talk!

Thank you up🤝 for the information ❕

A truly gifted speaker who holds our attention and draws us in.

Just found this after reading Orthodoxy. Great channel.

As he was saying, I'm underlining every word of this presentation, but I'm double underlining and hi-liting the part about pacifism and celibacy. Such things are jewels in the crown, not the crown itself. God gives us a glimpse of how we will live in eternity, like His angels in heaven, but that eternity is still behind the glass, only perceived in part, darkly.

So Venice was the "real power" against the Ottomans? Hmm, why weren't they in charge of the armada? How come the greates heroes are Spanish... weird.

Bishop Barron is far too intelligent to be using the word "woke" pejoratively like some Fox News commentator. It was a word used in the aftermath of visible police brutality towards the black community, and was hijacked by right-wing media because apparently "political correctness" has too many syllables. Now, if Fr. Barron would like to talk about the toxic levels of self-righteousness over here on my beloved left-wing, I'd be glad to listen.

A life long Catholic yet I have a lot to learn. Thanks L

Thanks guys, this is another reason I belong to the GKC society

Now i now what I will read next. Thanks

Amen

Good job!

Thank you for the insights to this book! And wonderful singing to go along with it. Great! And, as a woman, no offense that you only meet with men--that's understandable. I also have the book (same edition) but haven't got around to reading--I will read now for sure.

I can talk all day about Mary! Thanks for all the reading references!

I ordered the book. Maybe this could be a good one for a book club.

I loved Path to Rome, sounds like I'll love this book!

Lovely!!!

More please and would love to hear why TLM and Msgnr Vigano represented a threat ?

Thanks, more food for a hungry old man.

I love to read 🤓every time ‘Everlasting Man’, indeed🤝i thank you up this cool reading. Of course 😅i’m Spanish speaker and couldn’t enjoy these videos. Anyway 😃i’m happy that this great book is commented! On (14:05) Mr Grabowski points the similarity among the explanation of Wells with a red herring theory, and this remembers me his stories "The Honour of Israel Gow" and “Hammer of God”.