Why are young Christians returning to tradition?
Summary
In this episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson converses with James Vitali (Anglican) and Georgia Clarke (Catholic) about the growing trend of young people embracing traditional worship and theology. They delve into their personal experiences of faith, the importance of communal and intellectually nourishing liturgy, and the role of dynamic parish leadership. The discussion also touches upon the internal challenges faced by both Anglican and Catholic churches, including politicization and the controversial suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass, while highlighting the search for meaning and certainty in a modern world.Episode description
Today’s Holy Smoke is a curtain-raiser for ‘Recovering the Sacred’, a Spectator event at St Bartholow-the-Great in the City of London in which a panel of experts will explore the rediscovery of traditional worship and theology by young Anglicans and Catholics. The event will be held on Tuesday 8th July; for more details, and to book tickets, go to: spectator.co.uk/church
In today’s episode Damian Thompson talks to Anglican James Vitali and Catholic Georgia Clarke, two Generation Z professionals bursting with enthusiasm for their faith. It’s an exhilarating discussion; don’t miss it.
Produced by Patrick Gibbons.
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