You are a pilgrim Did you know that the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) uses the words “pilgrim” and “pilgrimage” 25 times to describe Mary and the Church and their activities on earth? Dictionary.com says a “pilgrim” is “a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to some sacred place as an act of […]
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This past weekend at WonderCon there was a panel featuring director Dome Karukoski, and cast members Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Nicholas Hoult, from the upcoming bio-pic Tolkien on the early life of Catholic author J.R.R. Tolkien. The film will primarily focus on the friendships Tolkien established prior to World War I and
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Long before Indiana Jones ever donned a fedora and cracked a bullwhip, and well before the creator of Robert Langdon of The DaVinci Code fame was even born, there was Archdeacon Julian Davenant. Who? you might ask. Most people know the symbologist played by Tom Hanks in the movies, and you must have lived under
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According to the Tolkien Society, “Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each year. It has been organised by the Tolkien Society since 2003 to encourage fans to celebrate and promote the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien by reading favourite passages. We particularly encourage schools, museums and libraries to host their
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Ever since the highly successful publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s world of Middle-Earth has been adapted to other forms of media. It has been the subject of children’s cartoons, blockbuster movies, video games, an upcoming TV series and even a new stage performance. Yet one form of media
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“I think I know exactly what you mean by the order of Grace; and of course by your references to Our Lady, upon which all my own small perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded.” (The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, #142) J.R.R. Tolkien, being a devout Catholic, was well acquainted with the indispensable role of the Blessed Virgin
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*Keep an eye on this page as it will be updated with new information as it is released. **Updated August 3, 2021 After the conclusion of the Hobbit trilogies, it was uncertain if there would ever be a return to Middle-Earth on screen. Then on November 13, 2017, Amazon made a stunning announcement. Amazon today
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FOX Searchlight released a new trailer today on the upcoming bio-pic entitled “Tolkien,” that 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
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One of my coming-of-age moments as a young reader was when my father introduced me to the Old English poem Beowulf. A true classic, the story should already be familiar to anyone with any interest in poetry, the fantasy genre, or “heroes of old.” One of the most significant works of Old English literature, its
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Throughout the Gospels, Jesus heads into the wilderness, often alone. The first instance occurs in Matthew 4, right after His baptism, where He is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and fasts for 40 days. At subsequent points in His public ministry, Jesus also withdraws into the wilderness to pray. The Evangelists recount these
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