Talking of Michelangelo: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell in the Burgundy Region

So you go to France for your fortieth birthday for a quiet time of prayer, good wine, and a peaceful monastic experience. What could possibly go wrong?In this bracingly honest and unexpectedly funny narrative, Peter Giersch recounts the journey that began as a simple getaway but evolved into the most transformative experience of his life. Follow the author as he takes you from the bustling streets of Paris to a secluded monastery in the Burgundy region – and then into the depths of a “dark night of the soul” that threatens the very foundations of his faith.Peter Giersch has had a varied career in business, academia, and the arts. After a stint as a teacher and nonprofit executive, he launched Cathedral Consulting Group, overseeing its growth into a multinational, multimillion-dollar management consulting firm. Currently serving as founder and CEO of the Giersch Group, Peter has published several Catholic devotional books, including Day by Day with the Catechism, and has been active in Legatus and the Rotary Club. He is a former member of the board of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and collaborates musically with his talented children, streaming under the name of Giersch At Last. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe