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The Anointing of David: A Villanelle
BY MARY-FAUSTINA The prophet’s words hurl flames upon my mind. Beneath the gaze of God, king’s crown I bear.
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Recusants of Middle-Earth: A Lord of the Rings Poem
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Evenstar of an Elvish maid (Relics torn from Catholic breasts); Secrets in a broken blade (Swords that severed martyrs’ necks)
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I Will Be a Hero
BY RAE-RAE FRANCHI “I’ve heard talk that we’ll reach England soon and I must prepare, for I will probably have my lieutenant’s examination soon.”
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Catherine Stewart Interview
BY CATHERINE STEWART The book is called How to Become a Heroic Catholic, and it is a guide to the beliefs, teachings of, and defenses for Catholicism.
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Estel: A Lord of the Rings Story
BY CLARE-THERESE “Dark is the Shadow,” she murmured, “and yet my heart rejoices, for you, Estel, shall be among the great whose valor will destroy it.”
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The Crossroads: A Lord of the Rings Poem
BY ELLEN VIRGINIA An ancient king of carven stone that guards this bitter path alone, now ravaged by the Enemy, beheaded, stripped of dignity.
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The Summoned Book: A Hobbit Poem
BY CAROLYN MANION In the middle of the bookshelf, squeezed by heavy tomes galore, sits a ragged little volume recounting tales of elven lore.
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Ladies and Gents: An Encounter with the Inklings
BY EULALIA HOGERS “Goodman,” he said, “Do you happen to have a rather spacious back-room in here?”
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Top of All Tables: A Fan’s Review of the Television series “Jane and the Dragon”
BY MARY-FAUSTINA Fans of the medieval era, fantasy buffs, and people with overlarge funny bones can all find something to like about this television series.
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A Not So Horrible Beginning – Part 3
BY EMILY RADEMACHER “Maybe it’s time you give up your reign of power and let someone else take over.”
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Real, Solid, and Unbending: The Life and Legacy of Sir John Moore
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI Sir John earned his men’s undying admiration for his personal courage, always leading from the front and often being wounded as a result.
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Out of the Information Highway to Middle-Earth I Am Come: A Review of The Lord of the Rings Online
BY EMERALD Within the storyline, a player’s character participates in certain portions of the quest to destroy the Ring.
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Where Are My Lembas?: A Lord of the Rings Poem
BY EMILY GEERLING O where, O where have my lembas gone? O where, O where can they be?! I’ve look in the sack and I’ve looked on the ground!
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A Not So Horrible Beginning – Part 2
BY EMILY RADEMACHER I hopped out; the sky was an inky blue and looked as if diamonds were littered across it.
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An Extract from the Files of George Whitby, Investigator: A Mystery Based on the Game “Clue”
BY MARY-FAUSTINA & CLARE-THERESE “It’s Lord Somerton, sir,” he says. “Someone tried to murder him over an hour ago.”
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Bringing Sight to the Blind: A Movie Review of "Amazing Grace"
BY AVELLINA BALESTRI As a period piece, it excels for good taste, balance, and a keen ability to connect the past with the present.
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In Love with Squirrels: A Review of M.I. McAllister’s “The Mistmantle Chronicles”
BY CLARE-THERESE On the bookshelf above my desk at this moment rest five beautiful books, the bindings of which are all inscribed The Mistmantle Chronicles.
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A Not So Horrible Beginning – Part 1
BY EMILY RADEMACHER I sighed, watching my hands slip the earring into my ear. My reflection stared back at me with a sulky expression.
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Book Reviews: The Fault in Our Stars and Divergent
BY AMIRA FITZPATRICK The Fault In Our Stars, by John Green, is an excellent novel that includes romance, first love, and much, much sadness.
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Ram’s Horns: Isaac Narrates the Sacrifice on Moriah
BY CLARE-THERESE “Both of you stay here with the donkey, while the boy and I go on over younger. We will worship and then come back to you.”