196—Theology of Hiking—Fr. John Nepil
By Thomas V. Mirus ( bio - articles - email ) | May 27, 2025 | In The Catholic Culture Podcast
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Fr. John Nepil, priest and mountaineer, joins the podcast to discuss his book To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. Topics discussed include:
- The modern view of “nature” vs. God’s creation
- A morally responsible approach to risk-taking
- The modern origins of hiking as a secular activity
- “Wilderness” vs. “garden”—Catholic attitudes toward the wild places
To Heights and Unto Depths https://ignatius.com/to-heights-and-unto-depths-thudp/
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Thomas V. Mirus is President of Trinity Communications and Director of Podcasts for CatholicCulture.org, hosts The Catholic Culture Podcast, and co-hosts Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast. See full bio.
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