A poet and a woman religious whose work often appeared in America, M. Madeleva Wolff, C.S.C., is known for much more than her verse. She was also a pioneer in Catholic education in the United States.
Poetry can sometimes seem intimidating, but there is much treasure to be found in this skillful, carefully observed collection by the poet Olga Sedakova.
Gerhard Lohfink, who died last week in his native Germany at the age of 89, leaves behind an impressive legacy of faith-informed scholarship on the New Testament and Christian discipleship.
The job of a poet is to get our attention. T.S. Eliot has a gift for stating things that are obviously true but that we would never formulate for ourselves.
Gerard Manley Hopkins was considered an eccentric melancholic, but he was spurred on by beauty. The story of his life helps us see what it is to be human.