This episode was recorded on July 16th, 2024.
Margarita Mooney Clayton, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary and a Visiting Research Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford University. She holds advanced degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Yale and Princeton Universities respectively. She is the author of several notable books, her academic pursuits particularly focusing on the role of sacred imagery in faith. As a speaker, she has graced various platforms, discussing topics in beauty, education, culture, and faith. Margarita is also the founder of the Scala Foundation, a nonprofit focused on restoring American culture through beauty, liberal arts education, and worship. Her husband, David Clayton, assists in her mission at Scala, bridging the gap between students, artists, teachers, and religious leaders for the revival of sacred art and music traditions.
Find more from Margarita:
Website: https://margaritamooneyclayton.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScalaFoundation
Scala Foundation: https://scalafoundation.org/
The Marian Gift of Dependence: https://comment.org/the-marian-gift-of-dependence/
The Wounds of Beauty: https://scalafoundation.org/woundsofbeautybook/
3 Things Benedict XVI Taught Me About the Blessed Virgin Mary: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/three-things-benedict-xvi-taught-me-about-our-lady
Fátima and Perseverance in Trials: https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/fatima-and-perseverance-in-trials/
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— Chapters —
00:00 - Coming Up
01:18 - Introducing Margarita Mooney
03:49 - Margarita's Journey with Mary
08:15 - Reactions to Marian Devotion
12:45 - Liberation Theology and Its Challenges
18:29 - The Role of Art in Faith
24:25 - The Impact of Post-Modernism on Art
31:15 - Finding Mary and Belonging
37:01 - The Importance of Prayer and Tradition
44:50 - The Spiritual Battle
54:16 - Building Home and Community
01:03:02 - The Journey of Faith and Suffering
01:10:05 - Finding Worthiness Through Service and Sacrifice
01:17:02 - The Role of Intellectual and Spiritual Integration
01:24:30 - Feminine Wisdom and the Failed Experiment of Feminism
01:31:00 - Final Thoughts and Next Steps