An Encouragement to Return to Narnia

I have been writing some short notes for our church newsletter this summer to encourage our parishioners to use our church library. Building it up has been a labor of love, and I have loved sharing some specific books that I think should be at the top of any “must read” list. Along those lines, …

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Review: Galahad and the Grail

Malcolm Guite and Stephen Crotts have created true art with this book. Yes indeed, the book itself is a piece of art. The cover, the crafting, the text, the illustrations--altogether these make up what is Galahad and the Grail. Honestly, even the paper itself was a joy to touch. But the story, the poem, is enchanting. You will be swept away while you read, and so will your listeners. Do not rush it when you read -- and yes, let your voice convey it. Savor every stave, treasure every tale within the tale. Take joy in what the poet has given to you. Yes, dear reader: take up the tale.

Review: Dracula

“And yet, unless my senses deceive me, the old centuries had, and have, powers of their own which mere "modernity" cannot kill.”

Review: The Gates of Hell

Though hosts against us stand arrayed, Christ bids us still, Be not afraid; Though all its powers the truth assail, The gates of hell shall not prevail.

O Emmanuel – Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

December 23rd : O Emmanuel, our king and our Lord, the anointed for the nations and their Savior: Come and save us, O Lord our God. Listen Here I originally posted this on a friend's blog but updated it for this series here. The hymn “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” has a long and …

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