Inspiring Faith and Creativity & Exploring the Arts through a Spiritual Lens
Many of us are aware that the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien were strongly influenced by his deep Catholic spirituality. Although Tolkien famously denied that his work was an allegory of religion,…
~ by Danika Cooper Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing? Where is the hand on the…
I first read and finished The Lord of the Rings in the summer of 1977. I remember feeling like someone had kicked me in the stomach. I remember feeling a depression wash over me, not…
One of the most amazing things about The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is how many readers return to it time and time again. Most doorstopper-sized books, no matter how wonderful, are read once…
By Vanessa Parry Word Count: 522 Rating: G Summary: Legolas helps the woods of Ithilien sing again. Legolas could feel the wrongness of the place as he entered the clearing. Something was in…
Once-in-a-generation. Such is the epithet Bodleian Libraries in Oxford use to describe their current exhibition, running from 1 June until 28 October 2018 (after which it moves to New York to be open between 25…
The children of J.R.R. Tolkien and Ilúvatar have a bit of a mixed reputation in fantasy. For some, elves cast in Tolkien’s mold are the epitome of perfection among fantasy races. They are immortal, eternally…
By Vanessa Parry (alias: Elwen of the Hidden Valley) Word Count: 6331 Rated: PG Summary: Gandalf aids a a young Aragorn who has been injured by orcs. “Come on, you maggots! Leave it. It'll die…
There is a balance and difference within the world, sometimes subtle, sometimes extremely apparent. For instance, the sun and moon – both needed to light up the sky and illuminate creation, but seen at opposite…
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