Judith Valente es una periodista, poeta y ensayista galardonada cuyo trabajo profundiza en temas vitales. Su experiencia en periódicos de renombre como The Washington Post y The Wall Street Journal da forma a su exploración de la fe, el significado y la comunidad. La escritura de Valente, frecuente en plataformas como PBS y NPR, ofrece perspectivas perspicaces, tejiendo hábilmente la indagación espiritual con las realidades cotidianas. A través de sus ensayos y reflexiones poéticas, brinda a los lectores estímulos para descubrir la felicidad y el propósito.
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.