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Pax et Bonum: A Movie Review of "Francis of Assisi"
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Francis takes to the streets in a simple robe and sandals, begging for stones to rebuild San Domiano.
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Still Round the Corner: A Lord of the Rings Story
BY THE HAPSBURG RESTORATIONIST “I am Tuor Artirion, of the Citadel Guard of Minas Tirith, son of Galdor Artirion, lately of the White Company of the Prince of Ithilien.”
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Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry: A Spiritual Reflection on St. Padre Pio
THE TRAVELING TROUBADOUR This “Mystic Monk” embraced the cross and carried it with heroic humility, fidelity, and extraordinary perseverance.
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Living Boldly: What Do I Do with the Time that Is Given to Me?
BY EMILY POHL Choices challenge us. Deciding on a course of action often means sacrificing another option.
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Star Trek: A Story of Friendship
BY BRADLEY J. BIRZER Star Trek demonstrated, over and over, I think, that real heroism comes not from individualism, but from friendship.
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The Only Ones Worth Fighting For: A Movie Review of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”
BY PHOENIX I know it’s a bit of an oldie, but just recently I made the pleasant discovery of a little movie called Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
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Cutting My Hair
BY KAT CLEMENTS My head and heart feel light and new, relieved of a burden unnoticed until its absence. I do not know what sort of thing I have become.
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Logic Alone: A Star Trek Story
“Logic alone must dictate my actions … logic alone must dictate my actions. Logic alone …”
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Star Trek & Me: Growing Up in the Final Frontier
BY MICHAEL GOTH The show was already celebrating its 10th anniversary when I was born and its 20th when I became a fan.
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For the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek: A Spiritual Reflection
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Enterprise, what a God-haunted mission you are on. All around you there is light, star-shot and splintered in the endless skies.
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No Turning Back: A Star Wars Poem
BY ELLEN VIRGINIA Ben, are you even there? I can’t do it, Ben. I can’t kill my own father! What would become of me?
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To the Muslim Community in the West: Thank You
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI I want to thank you for all that your predecessors have given, that you give, and that your descendants will give to humanity.
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The Dagger of Durin: A Hobbit Story
BY LIVIA MIRON “I fear for us, Dwalin. Something is coming. I do not know what, and when, but I can feel it in my bones.”
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Supreme Queen: The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“Who else, of all those who have gone before, could have borne the weight of the priceless gemmed coronation crown that was specifically crafted by the Creator’s loving hand?”
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To You Alone
“To You alone, Beloved One, Do I open my mind; Your Wisdom, Love, and Light ever to guard and to guide…”
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The West Wind Comes Walking: A Lord of the Rings Story
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI “Our people…” Boromir murmurs, suppressing a sob of joy rising in his throat. “Our people…”
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Morning Star
“‘Let your sorrows be turned to joy, for I am still your little Boy, and now you will rule by My side as Queen, for you are lovely and serene…'”
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Divine Time
“A sweet serenity Was flowing through the breeze I didn’t see her face Wasn’t e’er a trace To explain her.”
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Childhood Is a Kingdom: A Reflection on "The Wizard of Oz"
BY BRYANA JOY JOHNSON There is this thing about a kingdom. Everything is under control. Someone-Who-Knows is in charge of things.