David Booz, Head of the Theology Department at Brookwood, discusses Erik Varden's transformative book on Christian remembrance. He shares how Varden's exploration of memory intertwines with communal identity, beauty, and suffering, especially during the Lenten season. The conversation delves into literary perspectives on longing, examining the duality of comfort and risk in desire. Booz also highlights the moral complexities of love and forgiveness in Christian tradition, illustrating how acknowledging our past can lead to spiritual growth and understanding.
