Tag Archives: J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien and the Beauty of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The acclaimed British novelist J.R.R. Tolkien loved the Blessed Mother and considered her the standard for beauty. My daughter is currently reading The Lord of the Rings for the second time. As she progresses, I’m trying to point out to her … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Vocation of J.R.R. Tolkien

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From Fr George W. Rutler’s ‘Weekly Column’ In recent weeks, long lines streamed into the Morgan Library to see a display of J.R.R. Tolkien’s memorabilia and his art, mostly drawings and watercolors. Other authors like William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor … Continue reading →

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