Fr. Gabriel Torretta

Fr. Gabriel Torretta, a Dominican priest with a background in Japanese literature, delves into the surprising contributions of the Dark Ages to modern Christianity. He discusses Rabanus Maurus’ influence on education, the evolution of written language like Caroline Minuscule, and the monumental shift in reading with spaces between words. Fr. Torretta highlights how English and Irish monks preserved texts and enriched theological discourse, particularly the understanding of the Eucharist, all of which paved the way for significant cultural advancements in Europe.