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Letters from Lake Como

Book • 1994
Romano Guardini's "Letters from Lake Como" offers a profound reflection on the impact of industrialization and technological advancement on the natural world and human spirituality.

Written in the 1920s, the book serves as a prescient critique of modernity's alienation from nature and the spiritual consequences of this disconnect.

Guardini's insightful observations on the loss of traditional values and the erosion of the sacred in the face of technological progress continue to resonate with contemporary readers.

The book's evocative descriptions of the natural landscape of Lake Como provide a powerful backdrop for Guardini's philosophical and theological reflections.

It's a timeless exploration of humanity's relationship with creation and the enduring importance of faith in a rapidly changing world.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Peter Berkman
, referencing chapter one when discussing technology and humanity.
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The Medium is the Message w/ Peter Berkman ‪of Anamanaguchi‬
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Robert Barron
as a book by Romano Guardini about the shift from a pre-modern to a modern consciousness.
WOF 009: Pope Francis, Evangelicals, and the Environment
Mentioned by Father Neppel as a collection of letters that served as inspiration for his book.
Mountaineering, Masculinity & Modern Technology w/ Fr. John Nepil
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Fr. John
as a major influence on the structure and themes of his book, particularly its letter format and focus on the relationship between humanity, creation, and God.
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