What is realism? Some would say it was an artistic movement of the nineteenth century, a good example of which is the painting at right.
For others, "realism" is almost synonymous with "pessimism" or "cynicism." So a realist is the person who says the glass is half empty.
One of my favorite lines from the Pope's Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini is the following:
"The Word of God makes us change our concept of realism: the realist is the one who recognizes in the Word of God the foundation of all things" (§10).
As we continue to celebrate the Octave of Christmas, reflecting on the Word made Flesh, may we all become Realists!
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