Judith Valente je oceňovaná novinárka a poetka, ktorej práca sa zameriava na hlbšie témy života. Svoje skúsenosti z prestížnych novín ako The Washington Post a The Wall Street Journal zužitkováva na skúmanie otázok viery, zmyslu a komunity. Jej písanie, ktoré sa často objavuje v médiách ako PBS a NPR, vyniká prenikavým pohľadom a schopnosťou spájať duchovné témy s každodennou realitou. Prostredníctvom svojich esejí a poetických reflexií ponúka čitateľom podnety na zamyslenie o nájdení šťastia a zmyslu.
Judith Valente's poetry, awarded the 2004 Aldrich Poetry Prize, captivates with its vibrant and metaphor-rich language. Celebrated by Mary Oliver, the poems explore the depths of the human mind while inviting readers on a lively journey through imagery and thought. Valente's work is characterized by its playful tone and dynamic style, encouraging an immersive experience that delights in the complexities of existence.
The Rule of St. Benedict (the rule) arose in an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. The events that occurred in sixth-century Rome were much those like on the nightly news.