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The Audiobook Vault: Catholic Sacred & Classic Voices from the Past

Old New York by Edith Wharton: A Reflection on Society, Morality & Grace in Gilded Age America Part 2

122 min • 8 augusti 2025
Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 

📌 Why 4 Stars? What elevates it:
  • ✝️ Moral Depth: Wharton thoughtfully explores themes of sin, guilt, sacrifice, and societal judgment, all highly relevant to Catholic moral theology.
  • 🕊️ Human Dignity: Characters often struggle with choices that reflect the tension between personal conscience and social approval—very aligned with Catholic reflection on moral freedom and dignity.
  • 🎭 Subtle Critique of Vanity & Hypocrisy: The work quietly unmasks the spiritual emptiness behind high society’s obsession with appearances, hinting at the need for grace and truth.
What holds it back from 5 stars:
  • ⛪ Absence of Explicit Faith: While Catholic themes are present, there’s little direct engagement with sacramental life or divine grace as transformative forces.
  • 🙏 Tragic Without Redemption: Many stories end with sorrow or resignation rather than hopeful redemption—unlike the Catholic vision that always leaves room for conversion.

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