Rest and Recreation: Holidays and the Opportunity for Holiness

"The man on his holiday becomes the man he might have been, the man he could have been, had things worked out a little differently. All men are equal on their holidays: all are free to dream their castles without thought of expense, or skill of architect. Dreams based upon such a delicate fabric must be nursed with reverence and held away from the crude light of tomorrow week."

- R.C. Sherriff

 

For our first official episode back, Rachel and Phoebe reflect on the importance of holidays, and the unique opportunity they hold to show virtue and love for your family or fellow travelers. We discuss R.C. Sherriff's tender portrayal of the small family moments on their traditional trip to the sea in The Fortnight in September, and we return to Elizabeth von Arnim's The Enchanted April to look at how selfishness and a need to protect one's own experience and comfort takes away from the spirit of generosity necessary for a good holiday.

 

Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod

Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Phoebe Watson

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Works mentioned:

The Fortnight in September by R.C. Sherriff

The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

'The War on Holidays' Utopia of Usurers, by G.K. Chesterton

What's Wrong with the World by G.K. Chesterton

 

What we’re enjoying at the moment:

Phoebe: Evangelium Conference

Rachel: Open mic nights