Nature can be a profound teacher. Looking to divine revelation for guidance is good and necessary, but God speaks through creation too. Humans are natural beings, and other natural beings are beacons, showing us how to fulfill God’s plan without the turmoil that comes from free will. Right now, autumn is at its height. Every day that goes by brings another shower of leaves, another layer of loss. Many people find autumn depressing; after all, it’s a reminder of the march of time. Time inevitably takes things away. The fact that this process is natural isn’t always comforting. It takes a lot of wisdom, or a lot of stoicism, to…

In a previous post, I mentioned that I wanted to read more this fall. Reading a good book is the perfect way to pass a cozy autumn afternoon, but sometimes it can be hard to find books that are exactly what we’re craving. I love getting book recommendations from others, so I want to share some books that I’ve read and loved in the past that are perfectly suited to fall. Without further ado, here are my picks for this year’s list! 1. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeDorian Gray is the outward image of perfection: a sensitive and beautiful aesthete, beloved by all who lay eyes on…