Father Alexander is a a fellow Substacker and man of God and letters, and a delightful and knowledgeable conversation partner.
His Substack, Chemist of Catania, can be found here.
His Youtube channel can be found here.
And a list of his books can be found here.
Happy Easter everyone!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Father Alexander Lucie-Smith
03:10 Resurgence of the Latin Mass and Its Appeal
06:10 The Transcendental Nature of the Tridentine Mass
09:01 Cultural Reflections and Personal Stories
11:48 The Role of Beauty and Joy in Religion
14:55 Contemporary Society and the Search for Meaning
17:53 The Dangers of Modernity and Assisted Dying
20:57 Reflections on Service and Community
23:46 The Economic Implications of Assisted Dying
27:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
32:58 The Art of Domestic Labor
34:11 Reflections on Class and Labor
36:01 Pride and Deference in Society
40:01 The Evolution of Protest
43:07 The Language of Protest and Its Implications
50:00 The Hijacking of Human Instincts
53:58 The Flaws of Rationality and Science
58:00 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
01:00:50 The Legacy of Great Thinkers
01:01:50 The Illusion of a New World
01:02:49 Critique of Woke Culture
01:04:44 The Endurance of Ideas
01:06:53 Reflections on France and Italy
01:08:53 Cultural Affection for Italy
01:10:49 The Duality of Italy
01:12:36 The Charm of Italian Life
01:14:57 The Nature of Governance in Italy
01:16:40 The Strength of Italian Culture
01:19:54 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations
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