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How to Start Reading the Bible
A quick question and answer guide for beginners
8 hrs ago • The Ascent
The Spiritual Harm of being Lukewarm
Why Dante places a saint in hell
Jun 6 • The Ascent
The World as a Cosmic Temple
How King Solomon's Temple is an Image of Eden
Jun 2 • The Ascent

May 2026

How Not to be a Modern Day Lotus-Eater
A Commentary on Odysseus and the Lotus-Eaters in Book 9 of the Odyssey
May 29 • The Ascent
The Poor Erotics of Porn
Understanding the spiritual harm of pornography
May 26 • The Ascent
The Beauty of Woman as an Icon of God
Understanding the role of female beauty in the ascent of eros
May 23 • The Ascent
Hospitality as a Spiritual Practice
A short reflection on Greek and Hebrew practices
May 19 • The Ascent
Why Odysseus Refused to Become a God
A commentary on Book V of the Odyssey
May 18 • The Ascent
10 Reasons You Should Read the Odyssey
Homer is a philosopher for those willing to listen
May 12 • The Ascent
How Acedia Smothers the Fire of the Soul
A quick guide to this pernicious sin and how to fight it
May 8 • The Ascent
12 Ancient Texts for Spirited Young Men
Awakening the Thumotic
May 5 • The Ascent
The Father Who Saw His Dead Daughter in Heaven
A powerful story about the order of love
May 2 • The Ascent
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