Jon M. Sweeney

This is how my new book on the religious experiences of Francis of Assisi begins. I hope you will ask your local public library to get one for you...

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia is the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. He has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019. Read the article: "A Diplomacy of Closeness" focolaremedia.com/magazine/conte…

After Thomas Merton met with Chatral Rinpoche in the Darjeeling Himalayan region of West Bengal, he journals about their immediate connection almost ecstatically. This was no "warm and cordial discussion,” like he'd had with the Dalai Lama. (November 16, 1968)

Plaque with the Head of Saint John the Baptist on a Charger, 15th century, School of #Nottingham. Alabaster with paint & gilding (Met Museum)

Mrs. Dalloway was first published OTD in 1924. One of Virginia Woolf's most famous works, the stream-of-consciousness novel is largely plotless, examining characters in a dream-like style. While the Pandemic is obliquely referenced, post-war PTSD figures prominently. @ejwoolf

Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández signs contract with professional US club theguardian.com/football/2026/…

This book looks like such a joy!

Christians rally to support aid for Palestinians, end arm sales to Israel americamagazine.org/politics-socie…

I'm delighted to share the book I have releasing in early December. 'A Year with the Classics' Here's the cover, the frontispiece, and Contents page. @StMartinsPress 🙏❤️📖

At the miracle of San Genarro's blood, Naples (Italy) with Brendan Walsh, 17 years ago today. I’m looking forward to being there again next month.

Sweeney has been invited to speak on Indigenous Peoples Weekend at the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine in Fonda, NY October 10. The talk will be on similarities between St. Francis of Assisi and Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk. katerishrine.org

Swallow at our bird box. #lovingspring #vermont

Catholic Teaching Regarding Nuclear Weapons focolaremedia.com/node/4350 via @FocolareMedia

On this day, 11th May 1943, T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets were first published together. 4165 copies were published in the US - 3377 were destroyed because of poor printing. “A raid on the inarticulate/ With shabby equipment”

See Jon’s new book on the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis 👇🙏❤️

St. Francis of Assisi used to teach: We should take turns being like mothers to each other. He was onto something.

@amjuster no doubt

In fact, many moms are asking for the new Petrarch translation...

Monica Dickens, born #OTD 1915, d 1992. Being the grt granddaughter of Charles Dickens, possibly genetically compelled to be a writer. Her output, adult & children’s novels, inc Follyfoot series, of equal perceptiveness & characterisations. Is this too many? Asking for friend.

"You cannot write for children. They're much too complicated. You can only write books that are of interest to them." Maurice Sendak

Today’s parashah: You must provide for the redemption of the land.