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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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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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
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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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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