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Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise
"From the time of the great Greek philosophers, the good, true, and beautiful were seen as inseparable. Beauty is always good and true. It can be the still, small voice crying in the wilderness, calling us to higher things. Jimmy Mitchell communicates this with an eloquence and elegance which is itself a thing of beauty."— Joseph Pearce, Biographer of Shakespeare, Solzhenitsyn, Tolkien, and Chesterton
In an era marked by rampant secularism and endless noise, the ten principles of Let Beauty Speak empower Christians to evangelize the world by bringing beauty to the forefront of their lives and reminding the world what it means to be human. This book is particularly timely given the social unrest, political upheaval, and cultural strife of our times. The world's problems cannot be solved by worldly solutions. Politics, medicine, technology, and other secular fields have their place in society, but the deepest existential questions of the human heart can only be answered by the beauty of holiness found in the lives of the saints.
From cave diving in Austria to summer camps in New Zealand, Let Beauty Speak is full of personal stories and rich theology that will inspire you to become a great saint as you apply the book's principles to your own life. Each chapter is organized into beautiful, bite-size sections that make it easy for non-academics to enjoy. Each chapter also concludes with practical tips and recommendations that give you an opportunity to further personalize the principles and transform your day-to-day life.
From embracing childlike wonder to integrating prayer, work, and leisure into your everyday life, this is your how-to guide for evangelizing others by first living your humanity well. If not you, then who? If not now, then when? Turn these principles into a way of life, and you'll join the long line of saints whose holiness was the remedy for the isolation, confusion, and meaninglessness of their times.
In an era marked by rampant secularism and endless noise, the ten principles of Let Beauty Speak empower Christians to evangelize the world by bringing beauty to the forefront of their lives and reminding the world what it means to be human. This book is particularly timely given the social unrest, political upheaval, and cultural strife of our times. The world's problems cannot be solved by worldly solutions. Politics, medicine, technology, and other secular fields have their place in society, but the deepest existential questions of the human heart can only be answered by the beauty of holiness found in the lives of the saints.
From cave diving in Austria to summer camps in New Zealand, Let Beauty Speak is full of personal stories and rich theology that will inspire you to become a great saint as you apply the book's principles to your own life. Each chapter is organized into beautiful, bite-size sections that make it easy for non-academics to enjoy. Each chapter also concludes with practical tips and recommendations that give you an opportunity to further personalize the principles and transform your day-to-day life.
From embracing childlike wonder to integrating prayer, work, and leisure into your everyday life, this is your how-to guide for evangelizing others by first living your humanity well. If not you, then who? If not now, then when? Turn these principles into a way of life, and you'll join the long line of saints whose holiness was the remedy for the isolation, confusion, and meaninglessness of their times.
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176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2021
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November 6, 2024
It took months to read, but not because it was a chore. Rather, I read when I could put time aside to ponder and reflect. There were so many beautiful stories, antidotes, and connections to scripture and saints!
On the cover page of this book, I write notes that refer to my favorite points. And throughout the book, I underlined and starred and drew hearts for amazing statements.
I enjoyed reflecting on the philosophy and river of each of the 10 themes the books focuses on. I highly recommend this book! It became an instant favorite for me.
On the cover page of this book, I write notes that refer to my favorite points. And throughout the book, I underlined and starred and drew hearts for amazing statements.
I enjoyed reflecting on the philosophy and river of each of the 10 themes the books focuses on. I highly recommend this book! It became an instant favorite for me.
April 5, 2024
This was a beautiful, thought-provoking look at the concepts of God, beauty, and what it means to be truly happy and truly human. I highly recommend this to readers of all faith traditions, especially those who are earnestly seeking truth and want to find a true connection with God. That connection comes through beauty, because God is Beauty, just as He is found in love, because God is Love. A wonderful book.
April 6, 2024
This was a spiritual read that required a pencil always at the ready for underlines and margin notes (of which I made plenty). I felt filled and stirred into action at the end of each chapter! This is certainly a book I’ll return to and use as a resource often. If you’re despairing about a noisy culture and yearning for a little basking in Beauty’s light, this is for you. In fact, I think it’s for everyone.
September 6, 2024
Really enjoyable and inspiring read! The author looks at ten key principles (among them freedom, friendship, wonder, prayer, leisure, work, etc) to highlight the stunning pursuit of what is Good, True, and Beautiful. I appreciated many of his reflections, and I also like that each chapter ends with 1) a list of "personal application" suggestions and 2) a list of books (from great writers!) on that chapter's topic. I enjoyed the book! Heal and renew the culture!
August 27, 2022
Mitchell presents spiritual basics in an engaging way, but at the end of the day, it's not much that is quite new (although his focus on wonder & beauty to sow the seeds of the Gospel was fantastic and points that need more emphasis in the Church today)
July 26, 2025
We can deny truth and we can deny goodness, but not many human beings can deny true beauty.
“In any culture that is dark and despairing, Beauty is the answer. Not beautiful things in creation but Beauty itself, ever ancient and ever new” (184).
“In any culture that is dark and despairing, Beauty is the answer. Not beautiful things in creation but Beauty itself, ever ancient and ever new” (184).
May 4, 2024
A guide to living a fulfilling Christian life within the modern world with practical suggestions and personal anecdotes.
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