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Imperfect Reading

Imperfect Reading

By S. T. Fleming

An imperfect reading of important texts.
Yes, imperfect.
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The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

Imperfect ReadingNov 11, 2020

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The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe

The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe

Follow along with the text at https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48860/the-raven

The background music, Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven, has been released into the public domain by its author, musopen.com. This applies worldwide.

Oct 12, 202108:34
Prayer of St. Francis

Prayer of St. Francis

The Prayer of St. Francis, most likely not written by St. Francis, continues to be a beautiful expression of Franciscan spirituality.

Oct 04, 202100:52
The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service
Sep 29, 202105:28
Federigo's Falcon

Federigo's Falcon

Often paired with The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, Federigo's Falcon, written in 1353, tells an ironic tale of love and generosity.  You can follow along at https://americanliterature.com/author/giovanni-boccaccio/short-story/federigos-falcon 

Aug 25, 202114:04
The Little Match Girl
Dec 31, 202006:59
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Dec 23, 202003:27
The Gift of the Magi
Dec 16, 202013:21
Desiderata
Nov 24, 202002:36
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
Nov 11, 202015:27
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Final Part 8: On Death and The Farewell)
Nov 06, 202016:36
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Part 7: On Prayer, Pleasure, Beauty, Religion)
Nov 06, 202011:22
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Part 6: On Friendship, Talking, Time, Good and Evil)
Nov 04, 202007:47
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Part 5: On Reason and Passion, Pain, Self-Knowledge, Teaching)
Nov 03, 202006:29
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Part 4: On Crime and Punishment, Laws, Freedom)
Nov 02, 202010:27
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Part 3: On Joy and Sorrow, Houses, Clothes, Buying and Selling)
Oct 30, 202008:07
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Part 2: On Giving, Eating and Drinking, Work)
Oct 29, 202008:55
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Part 1: On Love, Marriage, Family)
Oct 28, 202012:54
An Explanation of Imperfect Reading

An Explanation of Imperfect Reading

A quick explanation of this podcast.

Oct 16, 202000:55
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 8 (the last chapter of the encyclical)

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 8 (the last chapter of the encyclical)

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.

You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

This episode is the final chapter of the encyclical.

Oct 15, 202019:16
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 7

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 7

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.

You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 14, 202040:13
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 6

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 6

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.

You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 13, 202022:41
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 5

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 5

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.  

You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 12, 202039:14
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 4

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 4

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.  You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 11, 202021:52
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 3

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 3

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.  You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 10, 202031:41
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 2

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 2

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.  You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 09, 202026:45
Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 1

Fratelli Tutti: Chapter 1

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.  You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 08, 202038:25
Fratelli Tutti: Introduction

Fratelli Tutti: Introduction

An imperfect reading of Fratelli Tutti, encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship.  You can follow along here: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html

The following episodes will contain the rest of the encyclical.

Oct 08, 202007:20