Review: Light Unto Another World, Vol. 1 by Yakov Merkin

Finally, I hear you say, another review! As I mentioned previously, readers, those are coming slowly but they are coming. I’m a bit busy with my own projects at the moment, which is part of the reason for the delay. More will be said about that another day, however. For now, let us dive into …

Review – Battle Shell: The Time Capsule and Vengeance

The reviews are coming, readers. Slowly, but they are coming! Today’s subject is a webcomic titled Barrel Shell, written by the aptly named SuperPencilMan. Available free on http://www.webtoons.com, the description reads thus: On a world much like our own, a great empire ruled over the lands below them in massive flying cities. Then, a cataclysm …

Merry Christmas!

Sabaton released a video for the 1914 Christmas Truce and, while I know everyone will be looking forward to being with family and friends, I think today is an appropriate time to post the song nonetheless. Merry Christmas, readers! SABATON - Christmas Truce (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPdHkHslFIU

“Rover, Red Rover, Let Tolkien Come Over!”

I have actually read this sweet little story, so I can vouch that it’s good. If you are searching for a Christmas gift for your own child, the neighbor’s son, a niece or a nephew, you could do worse than Roverandom*. The article below, which is a ringing endorsement of the same tale, should more …

Spiritual Vigilance

The Advent season is upon us, readers! Good Lord, is the year almost over already? It’s been so busy behind the scenes here that it is hard to believe we have all come this far so fast! As we begin this period of waiting for the coming of the Lord on December 25, this reflection …

A Song of Hope

Be it ever so grand. Click the link to see more, readers: Nightbirde’s insight on everyday miracles is a must-read Nightbirde | Facebook | Fair Use Cerith Gardiner - published on 11/15/21 The singer continues to inspire with her thought-provoking writings. When Nightbirde first appeared on America’s Got Talent, she captured our hearts not only …

Faith and Fear

A good reminder in these uncertain times, readers: The Bandit, The Executive, And The Power Of Fear Deacon Lawrence "Faith is the remedy for fear. If we have faith, there is little we need fear." It sometimes seems that our pilgrimage here on earth takes us through a landscape of fear. We are surrounded by …

An American Servant of God

Click the link to learn more, readers: Serving God and country: The story of Army chaplain Father Emil Kapaun Lawrence P. Grayson May 28, 2021 On May 23, 1951, Father Emil Kapaun, an Army chaplain, died in a North Korean prison camp, and his body buried in an unmarked grave. His remains were among those …

Persistence – Good and Troublesome

There is food for thought here, readers. Click the link to see the rest of the article: Persisting Contra To God’s Will JULY 2, 2021 ROB MARCO I remember very distinctly when my idealized vision of my life in my twenties came in curt confrontation with the reality of my situation. Whereas most people during …

Of Faith and Prayer

It is said that those who sing actually pray twice. When one listens to the Gregorian chant, this is not hard to believe, readers. Those magnificent chants have persisted down the centuries for a reason! Modern artists are trying their hand at writing music that, if it is not eternal, it is at least pleasant …