
ROBERT HUGH BENSON HARE STREET HOUSE, BUNTINGFORD EASTER, 1913 - PARADOXES OF CATHOLICISM - INTRODUCTORY
PARADOXES OF CATHOLICISM - BY ROBERT HUGH BENSON
I. PEACE AND WAR
II. WEALTH AND POVERTY
III. SANCTITY AND SIN
IV. JOY AND SORROW
V. LOVE OF GOD AND LOVE OF MAN
VI. FAITH AND REASON
VII. AUTHORITY AND LIBERTY
VIII. CORPORATENESS AND INDIVIDUALISM
These reflective sermons invite listeners into a thoughtful journey through the puzzling yet beautiful contradictions at the heart of Catholic belief. Beginning with the awe‑inspiring paradox of Christ’s dual nature—God and man—the speaker draws parallels between the mysteries of the natural world and the far deeper enigmas of divine grace. He asks listeners to contemplate how faith can feel both a comforting lamp and a stark obstacle, how love can turn joy into sorrow and vice‑versa, and how the very act of self‑sacrifice becomes a source of unexpected light.
The talks continue by examining the life of Jesus through the eyes of a curious stranger, highlighting the familiar human experiences of hunger, work, friendship, and rejection that make His story relatable, yet also revealing the extraordinary miracles that defy ordinary explanation. Throughout, the sermons weave scripture, philosophy, and personal insight, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the spiritual paradoxes that shape everyday devotion.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (192K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 16, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1914
An English priest and novelist whose life took a dramatic turn from the Church of England to Roman Catholicism, he wrote with urgency, conviction, and a strong feel for spiritual drama. He is still best known for "Lord of the World," a dark, prophetic novel that has kept readers curious for more than a century.
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