Some brilliant quotes on love & friendship from one of my favourite writers, C. S. Lewis, the author of The Chronicles of Narnia (and many other books). “Friendship … is born at the moment when one man says to another “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .” ― C.S. … Continue reading C. S. Lewis on Love & Friendship
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Kingstone – Paperback & eBook
I am very excited to announce the publication of my first ever novel, Kingstone, a short fantasy story in the style of J.R.R.Tolkien's The Hobbit. It has been some time in the making, and I am very proud to say that it is now available for purchase on Amazon, worldwide as a paperback or eBook. Please … Continue reading Kingstone – Paperback & eBook
Our Silent God
This article is edited version of one which was originally published on the online Seton Magazine as The Silent, Christmas God; Hiding in Stables & Tabernacles. If we were to journey back almost 2000 years to the city of David, to the small town of Bethlehem on the eve of the first Christmas, we would … Continue reading Our Silent God
Chesterton Quotes
Here are some quotes from the brilliant Catholic, English writer of the twentieth century, G.K.Chesterton. I love the way he was able to get across somewhat complicated ideas in only a sentence or two. “Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.” – ILN, 4/19/30 “Progress should mean that we are always … Continue reading Chesterton Quotes
Women and the Level of Civilization
"To a great extent, the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood. When a man loves a woman, he has to become worthy of her. The higher her virtue, the more noble her character, the more devoted she is to truth, justice, goodness, the more a man has to aspire to be … Continue reading Women and the Level of Civilization
“How shall a man judge what to do in such times?”
Here's another great quote from The Lord of the Rings. It comes from second chapter of The Two Towers when Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli are surrounded by the Riders of Rohan (during their pursuit of the orcs who have captured Merry and Pippin). Eomer has questioned them and is much surprised by their tale; 'It is hard … Continue reading “How shall a man judge what to do in such times?”
Why I Am Catholic
If you have not already gathered it from the posts on this site, you will soon discover (from future posts I intend to write), that I am a Catholic. As one of my favourite writers once wrote; "It is impossible, I hope, for any Catholic to write any book on any subject...without showing that he … Continue reading Why I Am Catholic
The Stories That Matter
Without a doubt, one of my favourite books is J. R. R. Tolkien's, The Lord of the Rings. I am also a big fan of Peter Jackson's films based on the story, particularly the Extended Editions (which are the only versions of the movies I have watched). In multiple polls, The Lord of the Rings has been … Continue reading The Stories That Matter
Another Path
The other day I found a dead rat in the roof...A very, very dead rat. Pretty gross huh? But guess what, eventually we're gonna end up like that. The only difference being that instead of a rat shaped carcass, we'll be a human one. No matter which path we take in life, death is waiting … Continue reading Another Path
Thoughts for the Journey
"The road goes ever on and on, Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow if I can..." - J. R. R Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring Life is a journey, an adventure. Upon being born we find ourselves in a strange country. we … Continue reading Thoughts for the Journey