First published in nineteenth-century Russia, ‘The Way of the Pilgrim” is an anonymous text that follows a wandering pilgrim whose life is transformed by a single verse from St. Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: “Pray without ceasing.” Determined to discover what this command truly means, he sets out across the Russian countryside in search of someone who can teach him the mystery of unceasing prayer.
Why did one of America’s greatest champions of liberty become one of its most hated figures?
To accompany our recent reading of Common Sense and my conversation with George Ford Smith, I’m pleased to share this reading of his outstanding essay, “â Tom Paine, Liberty’s Hated Torchbearer.â ”
Remembered as one of the architects of American independence, Paine’s story didn’t end with Common Sense. George traces Paine’s journey from the man whose words ignited a revolution to the political and cultural outcast who was smeared, abandoned, and largely erased from the nation’s memory.
Weâve all heard of Thomas Paine and think of him as instrumental in the founding of this country, but did you know he may well have been the most critical man alive at the time in fostering and shaping American independence? And what did he get for his efforts and fortitude? Listen and learn as George Ford Smith adds something of real value on the one and only semiquincentennial of our once great country.
Find George Ford Smithâs work:
https://mises.org/profile/george-ford-smith
Article Discussed:
â https://mises.org/mises-daily/thomas-paine-libertys-hated-torchbearerâ
The most dangerous book on my bookshelf, or at least that’s how I’ve described this Michael Hoffman opus, brought to you as only Infogrenades’ Stephen Ridley can. Stephen walks us through the gnostic / kabbalistic influences throughout history, their infiltration of the medieval Church & their presence in today’s institutions, all while having fun and staying classy.
What are the works of mercyâand why do they matter?
Podcaster and author of Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen, Domenic Scarcella joins me to break down the corporal works of mercy and what they look like in real life. In a world full of negativity, we focus on what we can actually doâespecially during Lent.
Join us as we explore the opportunities in living out the corporal and spiritual works of mercyâand practicing Christian virtue this Lenten season.
Find Domenic Scarcella:
Substack: â â https://goodneighborbadcitizen.substack.comâ
Book: â Good Neighbor, Bad Citizenâ
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