Opening on May 10, 2019, the new bio-pic entitled “Tolkien” takes a unique look at the life of the popular Catholic author. The official synopsis describes what the movie will include: TOLKIEN explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at […]
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The life of J.R.R. Tolkien has always been an inspiration to me. Throughout all of the suffering he endured in life, he kept close to his Catholic faith and wove a majestic tapestry of beauty in his imaginary world of Middle-Earth. Tolkien’s works are inspiring in numerous ways and provide a truly Catholic view of
It’s no secret the world owes much of its greatest art to Christendom. Whether it’s classic literature like Shakespeare, the timeless cantatas of Mozart and Bach, or the otherworldly frescoes at the Sistine Chapel, Christianity has inspired the most celebrated artwork in history. The secular world routinely borrows from the Judeo-Christian narrative in its pursuit
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One of the greatest scenes in The Lord of the Rings is Gandalf’s battle with the Balrog. Whenever I watch it or read it, I cannot help but think of the Fellowship’s “plunge” into the darkness of Moria and return to daylight as a sort of baptism for the entire group, especially Gandalf the Grey.
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This week we will feature several inspirations behind our “Finnian and the Seven Mountains” series. –> Order your copy today! The second inspiration behind our series is the legendary Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien. I first was initiated into Middle-Earth when I was in junior-high. Like many others in the year 2001,
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A prince, a sword and a dragon? Sounds like a perfect recipe for a classic fantasy-adventure tale! Brandon Hale, with artist Jason Zimdars, presents a captivating new story for children that entertains and inspires. The Prince Martin series uses classic imagery to awaken within children their sense of adventure, while also teaching them important virtues to
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The legendary “Jack and the Beanstalk” story reportedly originated 5,000 years ago and has been retold countless times in various mediums. Award-winning artist and writer Ben Hatke provides his take on the traditional fairy tale by weaving fantasy and reality together in a seamless tale fit for all ages. Here is the general synopsis: Jack
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It might seem strange or odd to think that a fictional book can have a real impact on a person’s life, but I would argue that a mythical adventure has a great capacity to change someone’s life for the better, especially when it is infused with a view of the world that is in accord
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