Reading and Writing for the Glory of God
In my mind, The Fellowship of the Ring will always be an autumn book. I especially love the following passage, and how it captures the special kind of wanderlust that is unique to the season: “He found himself wondering at times, especially in the autumn, about the wild lands, and strange visions of mountains that … Continue reading Sunflower Season: Adjustments and Adventure
As Eastertide draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on Our Lord’s ability to redeem seemingly godforsaken situations, transforming them into channels of grace. And what better season to contemplate this? What better example of His ability to turn such situations inside out than the Crucifixion and Resurrection? With this in mind, here are … Continue reading Inside-Out: A Collection of Thoughts – Part 2
Hello! I know I haven't been active here lately (I've been busy with other creative projects!), but I wanted to take a moment to share some quotes that have impacted me. Starting with a bout of COVID last year, and culminating in my reading this Lent, the Lord has led me to reflect on how … Continue reading Inside Out: A Collection of Thoughts
The word epiphany is derived from a Greek word meaning "to manifest, to display, to come suddenly into view," which in turn is thought to have come from an ancient Indo-European root meaning "to shine."1 For me, it conjures up images of sudden revelation -- a break in the clouds, a beam of starlight, a … Continue reading Epiphany — And a Christmas Poem!
Hello, all! Sorry about my recent absence. Life has been busy, but it seems like the perfect time for a fresh start. Everywhere, the world is being made new. The flowers are opening, the robins are back, and the trees are uncurling their tiny leaves. So here I am! I’d like to wish you all … Continue reading Victor-Giant
Hello, friend! I hope your Christmas was blessed and joyful. In spite of the hard times we are living in, my family has made some lovely memories. My favorite part was singing carols by candlelight. As I sang songs and read books, I copied my favorite passages into a notebook -- the same notebook I … Continue reading The Word Became Flesh: A Collection of Thoughts
Yesterday was November 11th, the day that we honor those who have served and the sacrifices they have made. It was also the feast of St. Martin of Tours. This is a favorite holiday in my family. It heralds the end of Autumn and the coming of Advent, reminding me to love my neighbor as myself. … Continue reading Martinmas
The Glass Hill 