Lapsed Catholic.

The article "Lapsed Catholic" explores the author's experience attending a Catholic church in Milledgeville, Georgia, reflecting on their anxieties, fears, and struggles with faith. The church, once attended by Flannery O'Connor, is described as a plain, monastic space devoid of typical Catholic orn...

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Publicado en:Fourth Genre: Explorations in Nonfiction Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 73 - 84
Autor principal: Neville, Kerry
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Michigan State University Press Fall2024
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Sumario:The article "Lapsed Catholic" explores the author's experience attending a Catholic church in Milledgeville, Georgia, reflecting on their anxieties, fears, and struggles with faith. The church, once attended by Flannery O'Connor, is described as a plain, monastic space devoid of typical Catholic ornamentation. The author grapples with their beliefs, past experiences, and the rituals of confession, seeking solace and connection to a higher power despite doubts and uncertainties. The narrative delves into the author's complex relationship with Catholicism, spirituality, and the search for meaning and redemption.