The Ultra-Royalist
By Jojo de Lenborough During the recent mourning period of our most beloved Queen, I was asked by acquaintances if I am a royalist, to which my answer was always that I am a self-proclaimed…
Month: March 2023
Countries, Nations and Peoples – The English Monarchy: A Revolution
By Stephen Fry A reflection on England and monarchy, from Happy & Glorious: A Royal Celebration. Forgive me, I am English! I was born in the County of Middlesex (which no longer exists). I live…
“A Savior of the Savior”: A Josephite Reflection
“To give life to someone is the greatest of all gifts. To save a life is the next. Who gave life to Jesus? It was Mary. Who saved his life? It was Joseph. Ask St.…
Coronation Emblem: Symbol of Challenges and Opportunities for a New Era
The passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, marked the end of an era—the Second Elizabethan Era, personified by her grace, dignity, and commitment to duty and service, especially with…
Ruin of Souls
Never, ever turn your back on the dark, they had charged him. These words sounded again in his ears, even now, after so many months of solitude. His parents had drummed this message into the…
The Queen and the Commonwealth
By Frank Millard A reflection on Queen Elizabeth II’s life and legacy. We are broken as a country and as a nation. The glue, the fabric, the weft, and weave have been torn asunder. One…
A Fork in the Road: A Lord of the Rings Story
“I have come. But I do not choose now to do what I came to do. I will not do this deed. the Ring is mine!” The terrible words came, but Sam could not believe…
Traveling through Ever-Changing Ireland
Ireland 1982: Age 7 – I had never traveled by plane anywhere. I’ll never forget that we went from Boston to Shannon via “Pan Am” and fell asleep. When we were approaching Ireland, we looked…
The Abbot of Langhorntown Goes on a Pilgrimage
The Abbot of Langhorntown was exhausted. After the destruction of his town by a crotchety dragon, he had helped the people rebuild. But then the town was raided by a band of raving Picts. Once…