When I was a sophomore in college, I took an introductory course on the koine dialect of ancient Greek with a brilliant but ruthless professor. … Read More ›
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You know the women like me. I take care of myself. I’m financially stable, careful not to lean too hard on my friends, and skeptical … Read More ›
“She who reconciles the ill-matched threads of her life, and weaves them gratefully into a single cloth– ” The woman of Rainer Maria Rilke’s love … Read More ›
“Catholicism is not a solo, but a symphony,” according to Japanese novelist Shusako Endo. His 1966 novel Silence focuses on the danger of one man’s … Read More ›
Salt and Iron would like to thank and recognize Lizzy Borcherding for submitting her work to our 1st Annual Essay Contest! Lizzy attends Grove City College. She … Read More ›
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us. … Read More ›
Another New Year, another New Year’s Resolution! In years past, I’ve resolved to get in shape, save money, get better grades, and read the Bible … Read More ›
This fall, I picked up Josef Pieper’s Leisure: The Basis of Culture for the fifth time in three years of teaching. I revisit the book … Read More ›
When I began drafting this article, I had to pause and really think about suffering. It wasn’t a theme that flowed readily from my pen. … Read More ›