St. Patrick's Day: A Holiday That Knows No Borders
Today is St. Patrick's Day, and it is a day of celebration throughout the island of Ireland (both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland -…
Year: 2016
Song for Ireland
I sing to you a song of emerald green, An Island home revered by people scattered. Whose lives through tyranny were shattered, But taller spirits earth has never seen. – Ireland, where civilization grew, Where…
Celtic Lent
As the Baptist made the road ready for our Savior's Ascension May we make our souls ready through Lenten devotion and sacrifice. As Jesus spent 40 days and nights in the desert to purify Himself…
Keeper of Nimrah: An Author's Literary Journey
Summary For years, Jaron and his friends have been waging a losing war defending their valleys and villages against mountains infested with marauding hordes of would-be invaders, fueled by an ancient sorcery. But when…
Passion and Resurrection
The shining marble of eternity’s home, Glowing furnace of pain’s desire, Lashed to the column of mankind’s woe Hung the Victim of Israel’s ire. – Crowned with the barbs of worldly conceit, Clad in vesture…
Beyond the Mists: A King Arthur Poem
When Arthur’s Golden Age had ended and the country fell to mourn, it's true, some beauty fair had ended like the sparkling morning dew. The earth took on a darker hue. But I was one…
The Mystery of the Mass
What celebrations here and now take place Doth give us weighty cause for Christian joy. For from this source doth flow God’s saving grace, Which we for our salvation may employ. – But lo, what…
Tree Spirit
Little figure in the bark Whisper to me Like the rustle Of leaves in the wind… Eyes of the tree Speak unto me Of all the many Lifetimes you’ve lived… Your deep, Secret wisdom Can…
Rapture: Bioshock, Andrew Ryan, and Christian Society
It’s now recognised that video games can be as beautiful, evocative, and educational as any other art form. A so-called “triple-A” title, released by a prominent gaming publisher and produced on a substantial budget, is…