A Spiritual Almanac: “Walk Away Quietly”
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a piece of writing from the naturalist, John Muir, the first federal quarantine legislation and more.
A Spiritual Almanac: “Song of a Dream”
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a dangerous political ideology, the unusual relationship of the brothers Grimm, and a poem by the Indian poet and social activist, Sarojini Naidu.
A Spiritual Almanac: “The Convert”
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about the unexpected spirituality of Andy Warhol, the opening of the first Woolworth’s, and a poem from G.K. Chesterton.
A Spiritual Almanac: “As Air Carries Light”
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a poem from the Italian Franciscan, Jacopone da Todi, the Hindu festival of Maha Shivatri and the life of civil rights leader, John Lewis.
A Spiritual Almanac: “I Live, I Die, I Burn, I Drown” by Delmira Agustini
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about Johannes Stoffler’s failed flood prediction, the photographer Ansel Adams and a poem by the South American writer, Delmira Agustini.
A Spiritual Almanac: “I Hate Incense”
Today we’re talking about Kansas’ prohibition on booze, the life of the novelist, Harper Lee, and a poem from the Zen master, Ikkyu Sojun.
A Spiritual Almanac: “Love Is Not All” by Edna St. Vincent Millay
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a poem from Edna St. Vincent Millay, Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and the life of Toni Morrison.
A Spiritual Almanac: Ash Wednesday
In today’s episode of A Spiritual Almanac, we’re talking about a piece from the Christian mystic, Thomas Merton as well as the history and customs of Ash Wednesday.
A Spiritual Almanac: “Albert Schirding” by Edgar Lee Masters
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a piece from Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, the Hindu holiday of Vasant Panchami and the sneeze.
A Spiritual Almanac: Catherine of Sienna
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a piece by Catherine of Sienna, Nirvana Day in the Buddhist tradition and the trial of Socrates.
A Spiritual Almanac: The Feast of Saint Valentine
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about Elizabeth Barret Browning’s sonnet, “How Do I Love Thee?” as well as the religious and cultural roots of Valentine’s Day.
A Spiritual Almanac: “Deep in the Quiet Wood” by James Weldon Johnson
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a poem by James Weldon Johnson titled “Deep in the Quiet Wood,” the fall of Baghdad, the trial of Galileo and the spirituality of talk show host Jerry Springer.
A Spiritual Almanac: “Listen” by Vladimir Mayakovsky
In today’s podcast, we’re talking about a poem by the Russian poet Vladimir Mayakovsky titled “Listen,” Lincoln’s birthday and the formation of the NAACP, and the 1994 theft of Edvard Munch’s painting, The Scream.