A Sacred Fellowship

In which Lorienne and Kathryn grapple with one of the toughest chapters in all children's literature. Tears were shed. CW--Lorienne mentions her mother, mental illness, and suicide. We quote 2 Nephi 5-7 which is also Isaiah 50: 5-7. And that makes us quote lots of Handel.

Kathryn and Lorienne give in fully to allegory and ponder Edmund's undocumented conversation with Aslan. Lorienne recommends The Peacock's Tail Feathers, by Kenneth McIntosh.

Chapter 12 of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe through the theme of recognition. Lorienne gets really hung up on Susan's blister and Kathryn brilliantly steers us through this short and rich chapter.

What does Edmund SEE? Kathryn and Lorienne discuss SPITE in Chapter 11 of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Kathryn shared the great example of Antigone written in 1944 in occupied France. Read about it HERE. We also mention the great Trevor Project again.

Kathryn and Lorienne explore the theme of movement through Chapter 10 with Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and three of the Pevensies. We grapple briefly with Jack's sexist comment and ponder whether the cordial from Mrs. Beaver is licorice-y or liquorishy.

Lorienne and Kathryn discuss projection in Chapter 9 of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. We find Edmund working over time with his schemes and twisted logic to do anything he can to avoid blame. Lorienne shudders over a child being treated so cruelly by his author. And Kathryn says "In a world of Edmunds, be a Lucy."

Kathryn and Lorienne stick their toes into the historical pools of Lilith, Genesis Giants, and Stone Lions. Chapter 8 of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe sees the full truth about Edmund and the rest of the fellowship begins to head to the meeting with Aslan.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss hospitality as a two way street and get really hungry thinking about fresh fish. And we say SHIBBOLETH way more than we ever have in our lives, probably. Interesting article about language HERE. Interesting article about PIE HERE. 

Kathryn and Lorienne find TRUTH in Chapter Six of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Please leave a review!

Kathryn and Lorienne offer a little gift of some great writing that should be heard, not just read. Enjoy this darling story from Dylan Thomas, A Child's Christmas in Wales. See you in 2024 dear fellowship!

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss Chapter 5 of LWW, On the Other Side of the Door, through the theme of intuition. What is it about Chapter 5 in so many books? Intuition is our theme and we ponder who the Professor is and whose house this is with so many secrets. If you have a secret and you need to share it and don't feel safe with the people around you, please contact the Trevor Project. They have lo...

In which Kathryn and Lorienne recoil at the culture of grooming and the surveillance state in Narnia. The White Witch finds an easy target in Edmund and we all get introduced to Turkish Delight. We discuss the adult themes behind the child-like tale and we want anyone listening to feel safe. Please know that the Trevor Project is there for you day and night. You are all precious to Kathryn and Lor...

Chapter Two of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe through the theme of Integrity. Kathryn and Lorienne plumb the depths of Lucy's first encounter in the Land of Winter with no Christmas.

Kathryn and Lorienne begin our deep dive into Narnia from high above the world of the books and finally zoom into the delicate lace fabric that is the first chapter. We find refuge in these three pages that surprise us and we hope delight you. We refer again to The Trevor Project. Please read about what they do, volunteer if you are able, and ask for help if you need it. It's a refuge.

The Hero's Journey ends with a return to status quo and a call to the next adventure. Kathryn and Lorienne discuss various ways that is shown in this final chapter of the Lord of the Rings. Who do you think is the hero of the Lord of the Rings? Kathryn mentioned The Trevor Project. And we honor our transgender siblings.

Kathryn and Lorienne get caught up after our long break. We have announcements and a special treat! Enjoy.

Three years and one day after we began, Kathryn and Lorienne approach the end again of Lord of the Rings. We look at return and resolution in the hero's journey and how they are manifest in Many Partings, Homeward Bound, and Scouring of the Shire. A good article on the return in the hero's journey is here: https://russellfhirsch.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/the-heros-journey-resolution/?fbclid=IwAR1Gd...

Kathryn and Lorienne linger in the Field of Cormallan and spend time with the Steward and the King to look for new life. Meet us in the City of the Tower of the Sun.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss Crossing the Threshold as part of the Hero's Journey. We look at the Chapters Mount Doom, The Last Debate, and The Black Gate Opens. There are metaphorical and actual thresholds to cross in these chapters as we approach the end of the Quest. The armies race north and Frodo and Sam head south.

Kathryn and Lorienne speak of death as real and as metaphor is two of the most difficult chapters we've ever read in terms of what the characters are experiencing. Join us and look for that star in the night!

Kathryn and Lorienne face two fabulous chapters with the help of the hero's journey. Wouldn't it be a lovely world if we all acknowledged that we are always on the road of trial, or have been, or will be again?

How fitting that for our "gross" episode, Kathryn and Lorienne get to the greatest "not-men" in the book and their spine tingling encounter on the fields of the Pelennor. We look at all kinds of supernatural aid, from weapons, to advice, knowledge, assistance, darkness, weather, to the appearance of wind, and to the precision of time. All hail Eowyn and Merry!

Kathryn and Lorienne go through all (most) the characters in The Grey Company, The Muster of Rohan, and the Siege of Gondor. Looking through the lens of the Call to Adventure brings out so much that might be missed on a first reading. Eowyn and Merry and their shared fellowship. Gandalf and Pippin as the ship of fools. And the greatest friendship of all shines through the paths of the dead. HASHTA...

Remember, you are a small AND significant part of the larger story going around you. Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the theme ORDEAL from the hero's journey and how it relates to Sam, Frodo, Sméagol, Shelob, Shagrat, and Gorbag. Leave us a review!

Sorry about the split episode. We pick up Episode 141 (REWARDS) with our sacred practice and Katherine picked a great passage to discuss. Write us a review please!