At the heart of Sinéad O’Connor’s new memoir is her sense of transcendence and her longing for it, as well as the depth of her religious imagination since childhood.
In “Laysongs,” mandolinist Chris Thile lays theatrics and sea captains aside and sings simply and honestly about his struggle to believe.
I learned the weight of being watched. I grew tired.
I can walk the path of his pain all the way back to 1492
The readings show an evolution of thoughts on relationships: humans and animals, husband and wife, adult and child.
The readings prompt appreciation and action, emphasizing the value of wisdom and the need to serve the poor.
We are prompted to reflect on ways that we can serve one another and are also challenged to address suffering in our midst.