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Why The Lord of the Rings is a masterpiece

June 27, 2018 Thomas M. Doran 4

At its core, J.R.R. Tolkien’s story is nothing like its fantasy clones, because its roots go much deeper, they drink from eternal truths, without offering […]

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During his homily this morning at the Casa Santa Marta chapel, Pope Francis had this to say about the spiritual dangers of pursuing worldly curiosity (via Vatican Radio): The spirit of curiosity distances us from […]

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