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G.K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc credited the encyclical Rerum novarum of 1891 by Pope Leo XIII as the origin of their socio-economic philosophy known as Distributism (or Distributivism). Join us on Sunday, June 22 at 6:00 PM at Ivy Hall as we discuss this landmark encyclical as well as a few related things from Chesterton. We will read from a packet which you can download here. This'll also be a great opportunity to talk about the new Pope, Leo XIV, and how the heritage of Catholic Social Teaching (and possible English Distributism) might be taken up during his own Pontificate! A perfect meeting for newcomers or those who are merely curious about Chesterton.
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Is this chapter the cornerstone of Chesterton's philosophy?"The Ethics of Elfland" is the fourth chapter of Chesterton's book, Orthodoxy. Some have argued that Orthodoxy is the most important book for understanding Chesterton's whole philosophy and worldview, and even that this chapter within that book represents, as it were, the distilled essence or heart of Chesterton's thought!
It's a bold claim, to be sure. Do you agree? Why or why not? But even more importantly, regardless of whether you agree, what is that essential philosophy propounded in this chapter? What are its core tenets? What can we learn from them? Join us on May 18, 2025 at Ivy Hall at 6:30 PM to discuss this pivotal chapter from the great book! RSVP for this meeting beneath the break. Access the chapter or buy a copy of the book using the buttons below. Join us April 13th!Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ivy Hall - 6331 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19151 Join the Society on Sunday, April 13th (Palm Sunday) for a discussion of G. K. Chesterton and T. S. Eliot. For this discussion we will be using a reading packet of some relevant essays from Chesterton and a sampling of Eliot's poetry from the contemporary period. RSVP below! "The riddles of God are more satisfying than the solutions of man."Join the Society for our monthly meeting in March, on Sunday, the 16th, at Ivy Hall at 6 PM, when we will discuss the Book of Job and Chesterton's introduction to it. RSVP below the "read more" break...
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE READING. "Chesterton's Marriage Proposal"
For this month's meeting, on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at Ivy Hall beginning at 6:00 PM, we will be reading what has sometimes been called "Chesterton's Marriage Proposal," a letter which he wrote to his future wife Frances during their courtship, which comprises the whole of Chapter VIII of Maisie Ward's famous biography. Seems appropriate to us, with love in the air, on the weekend of Valentine's Day!
RSVP for this meeting below the "read more" break. For directions to Ivy Hall, click here. The piece can be read online here (scroll down to find "Chapter VIII"), or else in this PDF scan from the text: 
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Key links:AboutWe aim to provide fellowship and fun in the Philadelphia area as we gather and honor the personal and literary legacy of G.K. Chesterton. Links of Interest
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