Martin D'Arcy facts for kids

Martin Cyril D'Arcy (1888–1976) was an English Jesuit priest. Jesuits are a special group of Catholic priests. D'Arcy was also a deep thinker about love. He was a friend and advisor to many famous writers and artists. These included Evelyn Waugh, Dorothy L. Sayers, and W. H. Auden. Many people considered him one of England's most important Catholic thinkers. This was especially true from the 1930s until he passed away.

Early Life and Education

Martin D'Arcy was born in Bath, England, on June 15, 1888. He was the youngest of four sons. His father was Martin Valentine D'Arcy and his mother was Madoline Mary.

He went to school at Stonyhurst College. Later, he studied at Oxford University and the Gregorian University in Rome. In 1907, he joined the Society of Jesus, becoming a Jesuit. He became a priest in 1921. From 1945 to 1950, he was the leader of the English Jesuits.

His Work and Ideas

Martin D'Arcy spent most of his career at Campion Hall in Oxford. This is a special house for English Jesuits. He also spent time teaching at universities in America. These included Georgetown University and Cornell University.

One of his most important books was The Mind and Heart of Love. It was published in 1945 by T. S. Eliot at Faber and Faber. In this book, D'Arcy explored different kinds of love. He wrote about eros love, which is often about desire, and agape love, which is about selfless care.

Key Writings

Martin D'Arcy wrote several books during his life. Here are some of his well-known works:

• The Nature of Belief (1931)
• The Pain of this World and the Providence of God (1935)
• The Mind and Heart of Love (1945)

Later Life and Passing

Martin D'Arcy passed away on November 20, 1976. He died in London, England. He is buried in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery in Kensal Green. His grave is marked with a shared granite stone.

Legacy

The permanent art collection at the Loyola University Museum of Art is named in his honor. It is called the Martin D'Arcy Collection.