Mercy in the Gray:
A Journey through Tim Gautreaux's Short Stories

Presented by Victor Judge

Sunday, December 3, 10, & 17
9:45am-10:45am
CTK School Library

Acknowledged as one of Southern literature's unquestionable literary-theologians who represents the post-Vatican II Catholic imagination, Tim Gautreaux's canon emphasizes postconciliar Catholic thought through his exploration of the themes of community and social action. His stories are constructed on questions of moral imperatives; however, the most righteous course of action is not always immediately obvious for Gautreaux's characters. As readers, we enter into the gray tension between what one thinks is right and just and what is compassionate and merciful. For Gautreaux, the fundamental questions are "Why are we here?" and "How should we live?" From Gautreaux's canon we shall study the short stories "Attitude Adjustment," "Good for the Soul," and "The Piano Tuner." The lecturer is Victor Judge who serves as the assistant dean for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University Divinity School and as lecturer in literature and religion. 

For the second session on December 10th, please read “Good for the soul"