Homeward by BigAppleCatholic

In this conversation, Katie and I sit down with Dr. Sarah Maple to explore one of the most foundational questions we can ask: what does it mean to be human?Together, we talk about the nature of being human, beauty, and the artistic vocation rooted in divine love. We delves into how beauty reveals our origin, purpose, and ultimate destiny, inviting all of us into a deeper wonder of life and creation.We also reflect on original solitude and unity, the gift of the human heart, the role of wonder, and the quiet ways Christ calls us back to Himself through beauty, suffering, and love.Dr. Maple’s work as a painter, theologian, and professor shines throughout this conversation, especially in the way she speaks about artists, beauty, and the human person with both intellectual depth and real tenderness. More than anything, we were struck by her attentiveness, wisdom, and the sense that these are questions she has truly lived with herself.You can learn more about Dr. Maple, her upcoming book The Resurrection of Beauty (Saint Augustine Press), as well as her work through her Instagram at @dr.sarahmaple and her emerging project at lagiardina.org. TakeawaysThe meaning of being human in a disenchanted worldThe role of beauty in revealing our divine origin and purposeThe artistic vocation as a response to divine love and creationChapters00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Humanity05:10 Exploring the Essence of Being Human09:07 The Role of Beauty in Human Existence14:00 Understanding Desire and Its Implications18:58 The Transcendentals: Beauty, Truth, and Goodness23:05 The Importance of Community and Dependency27:22 The Garden of Eden: A Blueprint for Humanity33:33 The Call to Love and Response37:06 Awakening to Enchantment39:44 Re-enchantment and Vulnerability43:34 The Art of Hospitality47:38 Experiencing Life's Enchantment53:18 The Journey of Being HumanAs always, we would love to hear from you. You can follow along with us and stay in touch at @homeward.podcast and @bigapplecatholic.You can also visit bigapplecatholic.com for more!

The day has finally come! We are so eager to start this new chapter with you and embark on the Homeward journey together. In this episode we give a glimpse of our heart behind this project, why we felt like we needed it for ourselves, and our hopes for everyone that will join us.Thank you for being here. It is a privilege to walk this with youxoMariana and KatieEpisode Guiding Quote:"The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing — to reach the Mountain, to find the place where all the beauty came from — my country, the place where I ought to have been born. Do you think it all meant nothing, all the longing? The longing for home? For indeed it now feels not like going, but like going back."— C. S. Lewis, Till We Have FacesMajor Points:The significance of longing and wonder in faithBuilding a community centered on beauty and truthThe journey of living with an open heart amidst painThe role of art, story, and community in spiritual growthHope and vulnerability in the Christian lifeLinks Mentioned:Mariana and Katie's infamous Irish Farms Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldjBfJqS9UoGo To The Limits of Your Longing Poem: https://onbeing.org/poetry/go-to-the-limits-of-your-longing/The best way to keep us with us right now is on Instagram! @homeward.podOtherwise feel free to reach out via bigapplecatholic.com we'd love to hear from you! <3