The Magi and the King

How the gifts of the Magi represent pillars of the spiritual life

The gifts of the Magi are very symbolic and are often used to explain Jesus’ mission as priest, prophet and king. However, they can also be applied to our spiritual life and represent different part of it. This symbolism is explained in a 19th-century reflection by Angelo Cagnola. We should learn to recognize in the Read More…

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Who needs a philosopher-king when you have a saint-emperor?

In Plato’s Republic, Socrates famously said that the ideal form of government would be that of the “philosopher-king,” the man who loves wisdom and willingly leads a simple life. Plato wrote that h…

Secrets of cave dwelling may include a king who became a saint

I watched the new Lion King without seeing the original and I have questions