Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness
IN THIS WEEK’S COVER STORY, Editor David Crumm renews a conversation with bestselling author Thomas Moore—a conversation that began 30 years ago. No kidding. The style of this Cover Story mirrors the many moments of wonderment readers love in Thomas Moore’s work. Please, enjoy this story and share it with friends. This new Thomas Moore book is ideal both for individual reflection, perhaps on a day-by-day basis, and for discussion with friends.
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And good news from our writers—
Pairing fine estate wines with a cozy mystery
Laura Elizabeth breaks new ground among our authors
IN 16 YEARS OF PUBLISHING, our authors have had events in bookstores, libraries, public schools, hospitals, coffee shops, museums, theaters, houses of worship and waterfront parks. But Laura Elizabeth, author of the new cozy mystery All Is Now Lost, broke new ground when she and Kaya Vineyard co-owner Tom Higgins paired this debut volume in her new Island Mysteries series with fine wines.
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From Rainbows to a Passing Train …
Suzy Farbman writes about GodSigns that help her family remember
REGULAR READERS have followed the years-long journey of the Farbman family as patriarch Burton Farbman—columnist Suzy Farbman’s husband—battled cancer. Recently, Suzy wrote a eulogy for her husband, which many readers told us touched them deeply.
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‘What’s your passion?’
Howard Brown and internet pioneer Jeff Pulver talk about the importance of global conversation
IN THIS WEEK’S ‘SHINING BRIGHTLY’ PODCAST, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Howard Brown talks with internet pioneer Jeff Pulver about the deeper value of their collective work—connecting people and communities around the world in positive ways.
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‘Dealing Gently’
Larry Buxton on the life of King David and split in the United Methodist church
IN HIS LEADING WITH SPIRIT COLUMN, this week, retired United Methodist pastor Larry Buxton posts a lengthy reflection on the tragic death of King David’s son and the tension between power and compassion that continues in our faith traditions to this day. He concludes his reflection with thoughts about the decision by some United Methodist churches to leave the denomination over issues of inclusion. It’s quite a thoughtful reflection and, especially if you care about the unfolding United Methodist division, you may want to share this with friends.
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Holidays & Milestones
Assumption / Dormition of Mary
CATHOLIC AND ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS AROUND THE WORLD celebrate Mary’s acceptance into heaven at the end of her life on earth, as Holidays & Festivals columnist Stephanie Fenton explains.
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WANT TO SEE ALL OF THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS?—It’s easy to find our annual calendar of global observances. Just remember the web address: InterfaithHolidays.com
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Click on this image from the August 2023 issue of Visual Parables Journal to preview the reviews and discussion guides on movies including Oppenheimer, Barbie, Shortcomings, Tiger Within and many more.
Faith & Film
ED McNULTY, for decades, has published reviews, magazine articles and books exploring connections between faith and film. Most of his work is freely published. Ed supports his work by selling the Visual Parables Journal, a monthly magazine packed with discussion guides to films. This resource is used coast-to-coast by individuals who love the movies and by educators, clergy and small-group leaders.
Here are some of Ed’s most recent free reviews and columns:
- THE LAW ACCORDING TO LYDIA POËT—Ed highly recommends this new Netflix series about Italy’s first female lawyer.
- THEATER CAMP—Ed also praises this new “mockumentary” with Amy Sedaris.
- SHORT COMINGS—”The title of actor-turned director Randall Park’s film refers to its main character Ben Tanaka (Justin H. Min). And does he ever have shortcomings!”
- LOOKING BACK—Ed also suggests this week that we look back at two thought-provoking films: Anatomy of an Illness (1984) with Ed Asner and Half Nelson (2006) with Ryan Gosling.
- AFIRE—Ed writes, “With destructive fires ravaging so many countries around the world, German director Christian Petzold’s film has a strange relevance.”
- OPPENHEIMER—”Christopher Nolan’s massive film, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, shows how the scientist that presided over Trinity clearly understood” the power he had unleashed.
- TIGER WITHIN—”It is good to see that actor Ed Asner’s last film was one decrying ignorance and advocating love, forgiveness and friendship.”
- BARBIE—”I was thankful for the TIME magazine article that convinced me that I should watch Barbie despite my many reservations regarding it.”
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