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Leaf by Niggle

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here J.R.R. Tolkien was about 50 years old when he had an almost paralyzing experience of writer’s block. He was working on The Lord of the Rings, the monumental fantasy that has come to be regarded by many as the 20th century’s most transforming work of fiction. Tolkien was a philologist – an expert in the study… Read more »

Labor Day

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Jesus said to his disciples: “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31).   On this Labor Day, our quiet place may not include spectacular scenery. But we can always stop for a few minutes. To breathe out a word of thanks for God’s gift of life. And to thank him for the privilege… Read more »