Tag: Asceticism

  • Lost in Thought: A Philosopher’s Journey to Religious Life

    Lost in Thought: A Philosopher’s Journey to Religious Life

    Princeton-trained philosopher Zena Hitz found herself dissatisfied with her life despite her success and prestige. Seeking spiritual fulfillment, she became involved in acts of charity, including setting up a Bible study in a Maryland women’s prison. She had previously felt drawn to the Catholic Church and a life of “wholeheartedness,” which she did not experience…