How 'The Lord of the Rings' Mirrors the Liturgical Year: Uncovering the Hidden Catholic Calendar
Did you know "The Lord of the Rings" contains the Catholic Liturgical year? Here's how to find it throughout the books!
Mark Haas
Mark Haas is a Catholic composer and speaker. He serves as the Director of Music at Ave Maria Parish in Ave Maria, Florida, where he lives with his wife and their seven original compositions.
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Drafted by God: The Striking Similarities Between Fantasy Football & the Communion of Saints
Believe it or not, there are striking similarities between fantasy football and the Communion of Saints!
From Video Games to the Holy Mass: How Gregorian Chant Made a Comeback with Young Catholics
We are living in the midst of a quiet but unmistakable liturgical revival in the United States.
Finding Christ in Disney Princess Movies: The Biblical Meaning Hidden in Disney Fairytales
Being a father of young children always brings about unexpected perspectives within everyday life. My wife and I are blessed with five children under the age of seven. Three of them are girls. This means that watching Disney movies – especially Disney princess movies – is a regular occurrence within our home....
Why Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant, In One Infographic
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8 Surprisingly Pro-Life Quotes from Wonder Woman
I recently made my first unsupervised trip to the movie theatre when my wife and kids were out of town. Honestly, I had never been to a movie by myself. So, with some not-so-typical free time, and a quick Google search of the latest movie reviews, I decided to catch...