Lenten Illuminations: Finding Grace in the Light of the Cross
Siegfried Sassoon’s late-life conversion and poetry offer a moving meditation on faith, suffering and the redemptive light of Christ.
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Why JRR Tolkien Made March 25 the Day the Ring Was Destroyed
From the Shire to Mount Doom, Frodo’s path was mapped with the Church calendar in mind — a quiet testament to Tolkien’s Catholic imagination.
Lent Is Life, Because God Has Lent Us Life
This season reminds us that our lives are not our own — they are a gift from God.
5 Books to Help You Debunk 2 Types of Atheism
Not all atheists are created equal. Some raise sincere questions; others simply attack. Learn how to respond to both effectively.
The First and Worst Lie
Real happiness isn’t about following your desires — it’s about love and sacrifice.
Not Facts First — Truth First
The Bible, like life, must not be read merely literally but literarily.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ in a Nutshell
Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy reveals the consequences of exalting passion above wisdom and virtue.
The Conversion of Death and the Lifegiving Power of Beauty
‘Death Comes for the War Poets’ looks at the life and legacy of poet Siegfried Sassoon — yet its true focus lies in the profound transformation of Death itself.
The Unsung St. Nicholases, Martyrs of the English Persecution
Meet the layman and the priest who bore St. Nicholas’s name and defended the faith with ingenuity and grace.
Father Christmas Will Never Die Because Christ Has Risen From the Dead
Chesterton’s defense of Father Christmas reveals a deeper truth: Christ’s birth conquers every winter of the world.
