Pints With Aquinas Eating the Sunrise (Christopher West) | Ep. 457
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Mar 20, 2024 
Christopher West discusses his new book 'Eating the Sunrise,' exploring themes of beauty, spiritual growth, and the deep yearning for divine union. The podcast delves into the impact of 'Love and Responsibility,' the saints' view on eros, and societal debates on sex and family. It also touches on the resurgence of wonder, reflections on technology, and personal journeys of healing and redemption.
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Prayer as Longing
- Prayer, according to Pope Benedict XVI, is essentially becoming a longing for God.
- Bono's musical transition from love for his wife to a love for heaven exemplifies this.
Discerning Wheat and Weeds
- Discern between "wheat" (truth) and "weeds" (falsehood) in all experiences, including secular ones.
- Benefit from the "wheat" even in non-religious settings.
Spiritual Respites and Ecstasy
- Respite in spiritual journeys, like Rivendell in Lord of the Rings, offers rest but precedes greater challenges.
- Maintaining focus on the ultimate "ecstasy" of union with God helps endure suffering.