In this interview, Matt is joined again by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski—scholar, author, composer, and book publisher. In this conversation, they discuss the purpose of technology, what makes music beautiful, making time for prayer, the history of liturgical vestments, and good literature, among other topics.

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Explore more from Dr. Kwasniewski through the links below:

🔹 Website
https://www.peterkwasniewski.com/

🔹 Tradition & Sanity Substack
https://www.traditionsanity.com/

🔹 Composer Page
https://cantabodomino.com/

🔹 Publishing (Os Justi Press)
https://osjustipress.com

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro and Matt’s new book
00:02:19 – Technology
00:16:53 – Is LARPing merely pretending?
00:32:56 – Why are people rebelling against modernity?
00:40:14 – Smartphones versus “dumb” phones
00:49:12 – We need to unplug and simply reflect
01:03:38 – The pollution of music
01:36:35 – How to do a distraction detox
01:44:47 – Book recommendations
01:49:51 – Giving up the internet and silent retreats
02:01:31 – Progressing in small steps
02:09:00 – Changes to the breviary
02:22:38 – Cuss words and swearing
02:39:15 – How should priests dress?
02:50:40 – A Church healing from liturgists