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The Life, Works, and Faith of JRR Tolkien
Of all my favorite authors, Tolkien tops the list. He did not intend to be a “Catholic author,” and yet I have never read works that more...

Sadie Woodley
Mar 51 min read


Ender's Game: Fatherhood, Failure, and Forgiveness
Ender’s experiences with his three primary father figures—John Paul Wiggin, Colonel Graff, and Mazer Rackham—have reminded me of the...

Tyler Woodley
Feb 215 min read


Introduction to Ender’s Game!
Our February meeting is just about a week away, and we are so excited to discuss Ender’s Game, by Orson Scott Card! This sci-fi classic...

Sadie Woodley
Feb 161 min read


Flannery O’Connor and the Catholic Imagination
What does the immigrant experience have to do with Flannery O’Connor, the quintessential southern American writer? Quite a bit...

Sadie Woodley
Feb 112 min read


The Theology of Bob's Burgers, Part 1: Marriage is Worth It!
Bob’s Burgers is THE BEST. I’ve held this opinion for nearly ten years now, long before I came to the Church. It’s such a wonderful story...

Sadie Woodley
Feb 21 min read


The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Family as the Purpose of Creation
Ever feel like communicating with your wife is like trying to decode Vogon poetry? It's challenging, yet essential for building...

Tyler Woodley
Jan 243 min read


2025 Book List Introduction and January Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Join us in this video as we discuss our 2025 theme, “Protoevangelium,” and review the books for the year, as well as...

Sadie Woodley
Jan 191 min read


Good Kid m.A.A.d Catholic: A Journey Through Faith and Hip-Hop
The spirituality of rap is a perfect declaration of Christ on the cross: the suffering and coming triumph of our Lord...

Sadie Woodley
Jan 131 min read


The Bright Side of Blasphemy
It’s unavoidable—if you’re committed to analyzing art as a means to spiritual growth and learning, then at some point you are going to come

Sadie Woodley
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Why is every book Catholic?
Any attempt to engage in the creative act just can’t help but be Catholic.

Sadie Woodley
Dec 12, 20246 min read
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