Jean P. Kelly

Jean P. Kelly

Jean P. Kelly is host of Read. Pray. Write. podcast, which explores intersections of faith and creativity through spiritual reading and prayer. She is a Benedictine oblate and the author of Less Helping Them, More Healing You.

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A portion of "St. Teresa of Avila" (1660s) by Juan Antonio De Frias y Escalante (Artvee)

'What Grows in Weary Lands' is a satisfactory, if incomplete, look at monastic thought

Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren's new book attempts to translate monkish habits for Christians navigating spiritual desolation in today's comfort-seeking, digitally distracted age. 

The American impressionist Mary Cassatt refused to idealize the repetitive, underappreciated labor of childcare. In "The Boating Party," the mother's fatigued expression may feel familiar to viewers who are caregivers. (National Gallery of Art)

Exhibit illustrates Mary Cassatt's domestic feminism

The American impressionist is known for domestic themes in both public and private life, but in her depictions, like in the women she paints, there is more than first meets the eye.

"Lago di Como. Villa Carlotta Amore e Psyche" (Giorgio Sommer/Boston Public Library)

Mechthild of Magdeburg and the mystical spirituality of eros

The 13th‑century German mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg uses erotic love to describe ecstatic, reciprocal union with God.

Timothée Chalamet stars in a scene from the movie "Marty Supreme." The movie has been nominated for nine Oscars, including three for Chalamet. (OSV News/A24)

Ambition and redemption star in 'Marty Supreme'

Amid Timothée Chalamet's character Marty's lies, hustles, infidelities and callow performativity is the core of Catholic teaching: Redemption is not reserved for the pious nor perfect.

Rosalía attends the Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2025 collection presented Sept. 24, 2024 in Paris. (AP photo/Invision/Vianney Le Caer)

Rosalía's 'Lux': A pop album as mystical prayer

Six and a half centuries after Julian of Norwich translated her lived spiritual wisdom into the vernacular, Rosalía has done the same with her new album.

(Unsplash/Aaron Burden)

The Catholicity of Julia Cameron's 'The Artist's Way'

Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, first published in 1992, has sold over 5 million copies. Catholic creatives say the book and its spirituality have been transformative.

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