Dcn. Harrison Garlick

Dr. Richard Meloche, a Great Books expert, joins Dr. Aaron Henderson, a scholar on cultural engagement, Dcn. Harrison Garlick, a deacon focused on effective reading strategies, and commentator Adam Minihan. They delve into the significance of the Great Books, discussing their role in shaping personal values and cultural identity. Key topics include reconnecting with foundational texts, the interplay of philosophy and faith, and the importance of holistic education. They emphasize reading with intent, humility, and imagination to foster deeper understanding.

Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan delve into the epic narrative of the Iliad: Book 20, focusing on the Olympian Gods impacting the Trojan War. Zeus permits divine intervention, leading to intense clashes between gods and mortals. Aeneas faces Achilles in a failed duel, hinting at tragic fate. The hosts also discuss integrating classic literature into clergy formation and explore themes of free will and fate in Homer's work.