A Sacred Fellowship

Kathryn and Lorienne celebrate the theme of Fellowship with an excerpt from Chapter VI of the Hobbit. What is the "economy" of fellowship, in other words, how do we value the people we are in fellowship with? Do they have to earn it? What work do we need to do?

Lorienne and Kathryn read three poems written by JRR Tolkien and discuss what comes up for us from other cultural sources. Happy New Year.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the last three episodes of Rings of Power and how they fit with general Tolkien themes, especially SPBMI: Shall Prove but Mine Instrument. In other words, how does tragedy or grief become a gift for us? Please share your own stories as you reflect on the theme and share your thoughts on what we discussed. Did we miss your favorite character or scene? Let us know!! Cont...

Escape, Recovery, Consolation, and Joy. Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the essay On Fairy Stories and especially eucatastrophe.

Lorienne and Kathryn resume the conversation about Tolkien's essay entitled On Fairy Stories. Tolkien's deep respect for children is awe inspiring. What modern stories are Faerie to you?

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the first five episodes from Rings of Power, Season 2. Looking for some genuine laughter and a non-toxic conversation, this is it! To help support Kathryn's marathon fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, please click HERE.

Kathryn and Lorienne are back together at last and talking Tolkien and faërie. We begin our conversation on Tolkien's essay, On Fairy Stories and find there is much to discuss! Support Kathryn's walk on October 6 HERE.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the final chapter of Prince Caspian through the theme of Commencement.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the penultimate chapter of Prince Caspian and listener Phil raises the terrifying spectacle two Loriennes.

In which Prince Caspian and the High Kings arrange their duel with King Miraz while the Lords G & S have something else in mind for Miraz. Our theme is RESTORATION and we find much to admire in the leadership of King Peter.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the confrontation in Prince Caspian between Nikabrik, the hag, and the werewolf with Caspian, Doctor Cornelius, and Trufflehunter. Satisfaction has legal, religious, and emotional meanings and the lack of it can be jarring.

Kathryn and Lorienne reviews Chapters 10 & 11 in Prince Caspian through the theme of blindness. The term blindness has had metaphorical meaning for centuries. Where do you see blindness, confusion, obstacles? Why can't the children see Aslan?

We love Lucy! Belief is our theme, as in trusting when you don't know, having faith when you are not certain. Let's here it for the thin places where we are off balance and have to trust what comes next. “Psalm 131 Song of Quiet Trust A Song of Ascents. Of David. 1 O LORD, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes are not raised too high;       I do not occupy myself with things        too great and too...

Kathryn and Lorienne take on Chapter 8 of Prince Caspian. In a chapter Lorienne thought was  unnecessary, we find great examples of equity, justice, and righteousness.  Kathryn was reminded of this speech here. Lorienne had very strong feelings about expectations and the phrase "no offense."

Lorienne raves connects and confuses Doctor Constantine and Doctor Cornelius. Kathryn helps us feel empathy for a clumsy giant. Caspian is clearly the right king for the job.

Kathryn and Lorienne look at how Prince Caspian begins to form found family around him among various beings in the woods from Old Narnia. From Bulgy Bears to a mouse, there are customs, cultures, mores, and even prejudice to fold into this new family. Kind of like a dreamy dance.

Kathryn muscles through a cold while she and Lorienne discuss Chapter 5 of Prince Caspian. Our orphan gets away from his abusers and runs into a very interesting trio.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss alienation in Chapter 4 of Prince Caspian. Kathryn sees Huckleberry Finn and David Tennant, Lorienne sees Harry Potter and Hamlet. We both see the call to celebrate diversity, own the past, and move toward greater unity. Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you...

The four children meet a dwarf! Kathryn is walking a marathon in October to support the Jimmy Fund. If you'd like to support her, reach out at asacredfellowship@gmail.com. Lorienne recommends Too Big for A Single Mind. A true page turner. Everybody: Watch Blink!

Coming Home is our theme for Chapter Two of Prince Caspian. As we stroll the apple orchard with the four Pevensies, we see different kinds of coming home, Lorienne just says the word carbuncle a bunch of times, and Kathryn bats a thousand with french and greek pronunciation.

Lorienne and Kathryn rejoin the Pevensies as they are pulled back to Narnia. Our theme is Welcome What Comes and enjoy as we follow the various characters as they respond to their return.

Kathryn and Lorienne honor Tolkien reading day with Holly Ordway's book "Tolkien's Faith: A Spiritual Biography." We look at 4 chapters dealing with choice, fellowship, loss, and the tree itself.

In which Kathryn and Lorienne reach the end of the LWW.  Our last chapter theme is fellowship and it abounds in this final chapter. Are you satisfied by the ending? Let us know. One person who is not has an article HERE.

Kathryn and Lorienne bound and romp through a thrilling chapter of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Mr. Tumnus is back and we meet all the other statues as they spring back to life. Oh, and the witch takes a dirt nap.

Aslan lives! Lorienne and Kathryn review this dramatic chapter through the theme of foresight. Have you ever played with a thunderstorm?