Regarding Hope, Aragorn’s childhood name was Estel, which means “Hope “ in Sindarin. When he died, Arwen called out, “Estel! Estel “. She called him by his Elvish name.
I enjoyed every minute of this podcast. I've read all the books recommended at the end, and all of them are "must reads". At the moment I am reading "The Battle of Middle-earth" again (I did so two years ago) and I am enjoying it as much as I did when reading it for the first time. But there's another book, not mentioned in this podcast: "Sacramental Vision" by Craig Bernthal. The insights you get from this book are really mindblowing.
A new episode of the burrowshire podcast, time to make a cup of tea and relax. Also, today i had my first theology exam! I really enjoy your work! I am going to buy the books about Vatican II that you recommended during episode #11 👍🏻
I really enjoyed this podcast. I have read "Lord of the Rings" and Frodo's Journey. I also agree that the movies were well done. I just remember in the movie there is a scene where the fellowship meets Galadriel and the look on the faces of each of the members was intense as though she was looking right through them. I just remember the line in scripture about Mary that : "A sword will pierce your own soul too so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare." (paraphrase) Also, I read that the vial given to Frodo by Galadriel was representative of the rosary. As a convert to Catholicism I struggled with the role of Mary. These scenes in the book and the movie moved me to a better understanding of the love Catholics have for Our Lady..
The vial given to Frodo is actually from other Lore known as the brightest star, also called Earendil's star. Galadriel can be seen as the Virgin because she gives this light to Frodo, kind of like she gives her grace to him, she gives him light in the dark. The light of the brightest star, which could represent our Lord.
You were dancing on the border of referencing Leaf by Niggle; a great Tolkien short story. I think one of my favorite lines in the books is right before the battle of Helm's Deep. Legolas tells Gimli, "Oft hope is born when all is forlorn." Is that not the Christian story throughout The Bible, and even history? And even at it's darkest point, when Christ is killed, and then rises again on the third day, we see this truth played out over and over. Enjoyed the episode, guys! Never thought about the lembas bread as the Eucharist until now. Looking forward to the extended edition. God bless!
Fr. Ripperger talked about how Satan attacks and overcomes through a person's "particular good." I began to think about that. A desire, assisted by a particular lack of virtue, that pulls us away from Christ, our "precious." Which puts perspective on Tolkien 's theme throughout the books, including within each persona he developed.
Thank you for this podcast, I was inspired to watch the trilogy, Watching because I cant do heavy readings after my stroke. This is in part of my quest to know more of Jesus and Catholicism. Thank you🙏🏼
Thank you for this podcast. It was such a pleasure to listen to it while I knit. I had a lot of a-ha moments. Cannot wait to listen to more of your podcasts. 😊
Tolkien has told us that the Secret Fire / Flame Imperishable is the Holy Spirit, the grace of God. Within The Lord of the Rings Tolkien has also informed us that there was one allegorical figure - Tom Bombadil. And in connecting those two statements, we see that Tom in fact represents the Holy Spirit in / on Middle-earth i.e. the presence of that element of the Blessed Trinity.which, through the provision of grace and empowerment, enables the hobbits to complete their quest. And that is why the resurrected Gandalf the White seeks to have a long conversation with Tom after the defeat of Sauron. :-) Eru is not mentioned or 'present', but the Holy Spirit is ever-present, as is to be expected, and understood, by all Catholics.
I came across the article, "The Catholic Truths about Lord of the Rings and other truths about J.R.R Tolkien" by Vladimir Mauricio Perez while doing research for a class and I thought it related to this video. This article reviews the religious implications that the book, "Lord of The Rings" displayed. J.R.R Tolkien said, “The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work.” While it is important that the ideas he is trying to communicate are fundamentally Catholic, they are no less important and applicable to every person. This review is extremely balanced, it educates the reader on Tolkien’s past and the experiences that lead him to create such a work. It proves that the topics in the book relate directly to the Catholic faith. Then it finishes off with a direct quote from one of Tolkien’s personal letters in an attempt to solidify the readers belief in Tolkien’s faith. With regard to Tolkien’s personal life the author says, “In consequence of her conversion, the family was plunged into penury, and Tolkien, into his dying day, considered his mother a martyr for the faith,” Tolkien was not overcome by the death of his mother. She experienced persecution and she was the reason he believed so strongly in God. The author later describes that three of the main characters, Frodo, Aragorn, and Gandalf, are meant to personify Christ through their actions and virtues. Frodo is seen in comparison to Christ as the ring-bearer as he is, “carrying the burden of sin as Christ carried the Cross.” Aragorn is seen as a Christ figure because he is the “true king” and he has the power to descend to the land of the dead, which he has power over and ends up releasing from their curse. The author says, “this reminds us of Christ’s descent into hell after his crucifixion to liberate the souls of the dead.” In addition he talks about Gandalf, who lays down his life for his friends and is resurrected as Gandalf the White. The authors explains, “His transfiguration is evidenced in the part where his friends first see him in his resurrected form, but his garments are so white and dazzling that his friends are forced to cover their eyes” This article is inspiring because it makes the book seem so much deeper than the reader realizes at first glance. This is not just an amazing story, it is meant to teach a lesson. This article respects the dignity of the human person when discussing Tolkien and the movie made to carry his name to great heights, the author argues, “it did not show how his deep Catholic faith served as one of the most essential inspirations in the creation of his most famous books.” He is giving admiration to Tolkien as an artist and as a spiritual man. This article carries its point home because it is relevant to experience. While it is difficult to relate to unless you have been in the same position, people die and, in this case, Tolkien’s mother died when he was very young. The author makes great attempt at persuading that Tolkien was a religious man, that is the whole basis of his article. The way he tries to do that is by incorporating something everyone feels, the death of a mother is not something everyone knows but something that we can all imagine in a very real sense. The attitude of this article remains faintly sad when talking about Tolkien’s mother, as the author seems only in the interest of informing us. For example, “His mother died when he was only 14 years old after suffering persecution for becoming Catholic, something he always admired about her.” That is not exactly a sentence meant to evoke emotion. Overall I can say the article is thorough, it hits all of the main points and the author is polite, it just doesn’t have a very empathetic tone. This article is truth filled when relating to experiences regarding Tolkien’s mother and his faith, giving a quote from one of his personal letters. Yet, when referring to religious characters in the book, no references are given, one regarding the Silmarillion perhaps would have been useful because those were Tolkien’s words and would have been the most accurate display of the similarities. The article seems skillfully developed when regarding the points it makes, but there isn’t enough citation when it comes to the religious figures and symbolism in the book. The author only really gives citations when talking about Tolkien and his past so you must take his word for it or go read the book. Overall, the author does a good job providing true and relevant information regarding the life of Tolkien, more citation regarding the book would have been nice, and more emotional writing could have gotten his point across in a more effective manner. I will leave you with an example of one Tolkien’s personal letters to one of his sons, which the author felt was important. “Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament… There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth…”
But Tolkien hated allegory, and believed that the elves were first(probably because the anglosaxons believed, that they are people of Ingui(Ingwe) Freyr, lord of the elves)He also disliked norman-breton-french conquest of England, despite the pope's blessing of William...
The appendices list the date the fellowship leaves Rivendale as December 25. So Frodo’s journey mirrors Christ in that he started on the day Jesus was born and destroyed the ring on the day Jesus was crucified and died.
What's all the more tragic is how Roman Catholicism has abandoned sublime worship, disciplines and spirituality in favor of modernization. It feels like Wormtongue whispered into the ears of the liturgical planners.
Don't lose heart! Christ promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against it. Helms Deep seemed hopeless, Pelenor Fields seemed hopeless, the Battle before the Black Gate seemed hopeless, Frodo at the Crack of Doom seemed hopeless...yet all things follow Eru's Theme and will ultimately fulfill His Music. “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
''If you are a Tolkien enthusiast watch the extended film versions'' - no, if you are a Tolkien enthusiast don't watch the films at all, especially if you have already read the books.
Regarding Hope, Aragorn’s childhood name was Estel, which means “Hope “ in Sindarin. When he died, Arwen called out, “Estel! Estel “. She called him by his Elvish name.
I enjoyed every minute of this podcast.
I've read all the books recommended at the end, and all of them are "must reads". At the moment I am reading "The Battle of Middle-earth" again (I did so two years ago) and I am enjoying it as much as I did when reading it for the first time.
But there's another book, not mentioned in this podcast: "Sacramental Vision" by Craig Bernthal. The insights you get from this book are really mindblowing.
A new episode of the burrowshire podcast, time to make a cup of tea and relax. Also, today i had my first theology exam! I really enjoy your work! I am going to buy the books about Vatican II that you recommended during episode #11 👍🏻
I really enjoyed this podcast. I have read "Lord of the Rings" and Frodo's Journey. I also agree that the movies were well done. I just remember in the movie there is a scene where the fellowship meets Galadriel and the look on the faces of each of the members was intense as though she was looking right through them. I just remember the line in scripture about Mary that : "A sword will pierce your own soul too so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare." (paraphrase) Also, I read that the vial given to Frodo by Galadriel was representative of the rosary. As a convert to Catholicism I struggled with the role of Mary. These scenes in the book and the movie moved me to a better understanding of the love Catholics have for Our Lady..
The vial given to Frodo is actually from other Lore known as the brightest star, also called Earendil's star. Galadriel can be seen as the Virgin because she gives this light to Frodo, kind of like she gives her grace to him, she gives him light in the dark. The light of the brightest star, which could represent our Lord.
I love Brandon's calming ways. Definitely would like more of this. It helps me get centered in Christ
You were dancing on the border of referencing Leaf by Niggle; a great Tolkien short story.
I think one of my favorite lines in the books is right before the battle of Helm's Deep. Legolas tells Gimli, "Oft hope is born when all is forlorn." Is that not the Christian story throughout The Bible, and even history? And even at it's darkest point, when Christ is killed, and then rises again on the third day, we see this truth played out over and over.
Enjoyed the episode, guys! Never thought about the lembas bread as the Eucharist until now. Looking forward to the extended edition. God bless!
Fr. Ripperger talked about how Satan attacks and overcomes through a person's "particular good."
I began to think about that. A desire, assisted by a particular lack of virtue, that pulls us away from Christ, our "precious."
Which puts perspective on Tolkien 's theme throughout the books, including within each persona he developed.
Thank you for this podcast, I was inspired to watch the trilogy, Watching because I cant do heavy readings after my stroke. This is in part of my quest to know more of Jesus and Catholicism. Thank you🙏🏼
Thank you for this podcast. It was such a pleasure to listen to it while I knit. I had a lot of a-ha moments. Cannot wait to listen to more of your podcasts. 😊
Love this podcast. Sure miss the weekly episodes.
I am so great full for this!!
Awesome show. Loved every bit of it
Excellent episode! I teach literature, so the combination of fiction and faith is highly enjoyable for me, to say the least. Wow! Great job!
1. Love this episode. 2. Brandon, can you please share how you got your books to hang from the ceiling?!?
Monica it looks like he has hung maybe fishing line & draped the books over the line. Only a guess.
Thanks to you both, fantastic conversation
Tolkien has told us that the Secret Fire / Flame Imperishable is the Holy Spirit, the grace of God. Within The Lord of the Rings Tolkien has also informed us that there was one allegorical figure - Tom Bombadil. And in connecting those two statements, we see that Tom in fact represents the Holy Spirit in / on Middle-earth i.e. the presence of that element of the Blessed Trinity.which, through the provision of grace and empowerment, enables the hobbits to complete their quest. And that is why the resurrected Gandalf the White seeks to have a long conversation with Tom after the defeat of Sauron. :-) Eru is not mentioned or 'present', but the Holy Spirit is ever-present, as is to be expected, and understood, by all Catholics.
Your joy is absolutely contagious!
I'm doing RCIA now, and it all started with Tolkien
I came across the article, "The Catholic Truths about Lord of the Rings and other truths about J.R.R Tolkien" by Vladimir Mauricio Perez while doing research for a class and I thought it related to this video. This article reviews the religious implications that the book, "Lord of The Rings" displayed. J.R.R Tolkien said, “The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work.” While it is important that the ideas he is trying to communicate are fundamentally Catholic, they are no less important and applicable to every person. This review is extremely balanced, it educates the reader on Tolkien’s past and the experiences that lead him to create such a work. It proves that the topics in the book relate directly to the Catholic faith. Then it finishes off with a direct quote from one of Tolkien’s personal letters in an attempt to solidify the readers belief in Tolkien’s faith. With regard to Tolkien’s personal life the author says, “In consequence of her conversion, the family was plunged into penury, and Tolkien, into his dying day, considered his mother a martyr for the faith,” Tolkien was not overcome by the death of his mother. She experienced persecution and she was the reason he believed so strongly in God. The author later describes that three of the main characters, Frodo, Aragorn, and Gandalf, are meant to personify Christ through their actions and virtues. Frodo is seen in comparison to Christ as the ring-bearer as he is, “carrying the burden of sin as Christ carried the Cross.” Aragorn is seen as a Christ figure because he is the “true king” and he has the power to descend to the land of the dead, which he has power over and ends up releasing from their curse. The author says, “this reminds us of Christ’s descent into hell after his crucifixion to liberate the souls of the dead.” In addition he talks about Gandalf, who lays down his life for his friends and is resurrected as Gandalf the White. The authors explains, “His transfiguration is evidenced in the part where his friends first see him in his resurrected form, but his garments are so white and dazzling that his friends are forced to cover their eyes” This article is inspiring because it makes the book seem so much deeper than the reader realizes at first glance. This is not just an amazing story, it is meant to teach a lesson. This article respects the dignity of the human person when discussing Tolkien and the movie made to carry his name to great heights, the author argues, “it did not show how his deep Catholic faith served as one of the most essential inspirations in the creation of his most famous books.” He is giving admiration to Tolkien as an artist and as a spiritual man. This article carries its point home because it is relevant to experience. While it is difficult to relate to unless you have been in the same position, people die and, in this case, Tolkien’s mother died when he was very young. The author makes great attempt at persuading that Tolkien was a religious man, that is the whole basis of his article. The way he tries to do that is by incorporating something everyone feels, the death of a mother is not something everyone knows but something that we can all imagine in a very real sense. The attitude of this article remains faintly sad when talking about Tolkien’s mother, as the author seems only in the interest of informing us. For example, “His mother died when he was only 14 years old after suffering persecution for becoming Catholic, something he always admired about her.” That is not exactly a sentence meant to evoke emotion. Overall I can say the article is thorough, it hits all of the main points and the author is polite, it just doesn’t have a very empathetic tone. This article is truth filled when relating to experiences regarding Tolkien’s mother and his faith, giving a quote from one of his personal letters. Yet, when referring to religious characters in the book, no references are given, one regarding the Silmarillion perhaps would have been useful because those were Tolkien’s words and would have been the most accurate display of the similarities. The article seems skillfully developed when regarding the points it makes, but there isn’t enough citation when it comes to the religious figures and symbolism in the book. The author only really gives citations when talking about Tolkien and his past so you must take his word for it or go read the book. Overall, the author does a good job providing true and relevant information regarding the life of Tolkien, more citation regarding the book would have been nice, and more emotional writing could have gotten his point across in a more effective manner. I will leave you with an example of one Tolkien’s personal letters to one of his sons, which the author felt was important. “Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on earth: the Blessed Sacrament… There you will find romance, glory, honour, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth…”
But Tolkien hated allegory, and believed that the elves were first(probably because the anglosaxons believed, that they are people of Ingui(Ingwe) Freyr, lord of the elves)He also disliked norman-breton-french conquest of England, despite the pope's blessing of William...
The appendices list the date the fellowship leaves Rivendale as December 25. So Frodo’s journey mirrors Christ in that he started on the day Jesus was born and destroyed the ring on the day Jesus was crucified and died.
What's all the more tragic is how Roman Catholicism has abandoned sublime worship, disciplines and spirituality in favor of modernization.
It feels like Wormtongue whispered into the ears of the liturgical planners.
Don't lose heart! Christ promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against it.
Helms Deep seemed hopeless, Pelenor Fields seemed hopeless, the Battle before the Black Gate seemed hopeless, Frodo at the Crack of Doom seemed hopeless...yet all things follow Eru's Theme and will ultimately fulfill His Music.
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
''If you are a Tolkien enthusiast watch the extended film versions'' - no, if you are a Tolkien enthusiast don't watch the films at all, especially if you have already read the books.
Excellent video!
11:53 … “Mount Mordor”…. ?!?!
The movie was based on March 25 biblical events
Gentlemen, the films are NOT The Lord of the Rings.
''Movies as good as the books'' Are you mad?
Oh dear! These twits show a marked ignorance of other religions when they say Mary plays a unique feminine role in religion.