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 …

Reposted: 3 Lessons from Writing A Female Protagonist

Take a look at this excellent piece by author Kai Wai Cheah, readers: 3 Lessons from Writing A Female Protagonist Babylon Red was my first attempt at writing a novel-length work anchored by a female protagonist. Unlike other modern fiction, I sought to write a female character, not a man with breasts. She had to think, talk, act …

Reposted: 4 Factors to Consider Before Including Physical Manifestations of God in Fiction

Enjoy this thoughtful piece by R. J. Sheffler, readers: Factors to Consider Before Including Physical Manifestations of God in Fiction The divine is an elusive subject to capture, yet humans have been fascinated with it since the beginning of time, exploring it through poetry, stories, music, art, and various other mediums. Whether God shows up …

Love is Love’s Reward

For the record, the title is from a quote by John Dryden. Learn why it applies to this post by following the link, readers! 20-year-old filmmaker wins award for powerful 1-minute film about marriage Zoe Romanowsky - published on 01/02/20 Amazing what can be conveyed in just 60 seconds. You may not be able to understand their …

Theft Most Savage….

If stealing from Pompeii may be considered ill-advised, then what can be said for those who would make off with the sole relic belonging to a deceased queen? Some uncultured vandals recently absconded with Mary Queen of Scots’ golden rosary in a night raid on the museum where it was kept. The museum had only …

Reposted: ….And Between the Wasteland & Sky

This is an article I have wanted to repost for a while. It isn't specifically about the craft of writing, but an astute prospective author will doubtless learn a great many things about storytelling in J.D. Cowan's piece on the anime Trigun. Click the link to see what I mean, readers! . . . And …

A Meditation for Holy Saturday

​From an ancient anonymous homilist: Holy Saturday What is happening? Today there is a great silence over the earth, a great silence, and stillness, a great silence because the King sleeps; the earth was in terror and was still, because God slept in the flesh and raised up those who were sleeping from the ages. …

Words from a Master

Check out this great piece by John C. Wright, readers: Fictions and Faith: Catholic Sci-Fi Writer John C. Wright Discusses His Craft Convert-writer feels no need to hide his faith from his readers. BOOKS |  JUL. 11, 2020 K.V. Turley “No science fiction writer is imaginative enough to have pictured this combination of hysteria, incompetence, malice …