Pilate and Claudia
Author's Note: This story is a work of historical fiction, based on the Four Canonical Gospels of Holy Scripture, as well as additional information provided by historians such as Josephus, and legendary materials collected from…
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St. John Paul II: The Heroic Pope
As all of his biographers remind us, Karol Wojtyla came of age at one of the darkest moments of the twentieth century. When he was 19 years old and just commencing his university career, the…
Pity for a Creature Dark as Darkness: Bilbo’s Encounter with Gollum in “The Hobbit”
The meeting of Bilbo, the dreadfully and fearfully lost hobbit, and Gollum, a creature “as dark as darkness” (Hobbit 88), their riddle-game and what happens after Gollum loses are among the most iconic scenes of…
The Ballad of Nikolaus
THE BALLAD OF NIKOLAUS By Manuaelmelwie Word count: 317 Rating: G Summary: Dedicated to St. Nicholas A very long time ago In a land very far away All the heat had since departed And winter was…
An Ordinary Christmas: Reflections on the Gospel of Luke's Nativity Narrative
One of the things that strikes me most about Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, and events surrounding it, are the ordinary aspects of the story. A poor couple on a road trip.…
Evergreen: The Origins of the Modern Christmas Tree
It is difficult to imagine Christmas without a Christmas tree. It is one of the most vivid and recognisable symbols of this festive time of year. Although the origins of this tradition are very…
Born in Your Heart: Mary's "Yes" and Why It's Relevant Today
The Christmas Season has been my favorite time of year ever since I can remember. When I was a young child, and even as a teenager, it was mostly a fascination with the presents and…
Those Pretty Little Christmas Songs: A Caroler's Overview
As our Christmas caroling quartet strolls around the upscale shopping center in our Charles Dickens era attire, complete with top hats for the men and capes and muffs for the ladies, the shopping center…
30 Years Outatime: A Review of “Back to the Future”
Few films attain an iconic status that allows them to stand the test of time and remain relevant to each successive generation so that it becomes a cultural institution that transcends time and has a…