David Brooks on longing in the spiritual life. NB: This article is for America subscribers. "The Spiritual Life" podcast with Mr. Brooks is available gratis on YouTube, Spotify and Apple. www.americamagazine.org/podcasts/202...
Desire and longing are some of the main ways that God draws us closer. “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you, O Lord,” as St. Augustine wrote. How else would God draw us closer than by awake...