Diary of a Media Priest

Daily observations and tips for anyone who wants to reach out and change the world.

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Humility vs. Pride - Commentary on Rings of Power S02E03 tolkien Sep 07, 2024

In the third episode of Season 2 of The Rings of Power, we find ourselves back in Númenor, a kingdom on the brink of significant change. Queen Regent Míriel faces a choice that seems simple on the surface but is deeply symbolic—a choice between two...

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The Mirrors Of Our Soul - Commentary on Rings of Power S02E02 tolkien Sep 02, 2024

The moment Halbrand steps out of the fire, everything changes. Gone is the rugged, mysterious traveler we've come to know—before us now stands Annatar, the "Lord of Gifts," a figure wrapped in radiant light, exuding an almost divine presence. It’s a...

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The Persistance of Evil - Commentary on Rings of Power S02E01 tolkien Aug 30, 2024

And so it begins—the long-awaited second season of The Rings of Power. This show, rooted in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, continues to weave together threads of Tolkien’s vast mythology with the creative interpretations of modern storytellers. As we...

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Petrificus Totalus diary of a media priest Aug 05, 2024

The little boy waved his wand in my direction and solemnly declared, "Petrificus Totalus!" I knew exactly what to do: stand perfectly still. Through his plastic Harry Potter glasses, he looked triumphantly at his mother. "It works, Mom!"

His mother, dressed in a green...

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How an Italian Plumber Deals With Church Closures diary of a media priest Mar 10, 2024

Even if you're not into video games, you've likely seen him: Mario, the cheerful plumber with a red cap, a mustache, and blue overalls. He doesn't spend much time fixing pipes and faucets because he's always busy rescuing a princess from the clutches of a gorilla or an...

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What To Do When Your Favorite Social Media Platform Tumbles? diary of a media priest Mar 05, 2024

I was startled this afternoon when I wanted to check Facebook. I was logged out, and my password didn't work anymore. Yikes. Had my account been hacked? I quickly tried to create a new password. But that didn't help either.

On Mastodon, the platform where I landed after...

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Heed the Headphones in Hobbiton! diary of a media priest Mar 03, 2024

On a lovely spring morning, I set off for Middle-earth. Or rather, the movie set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The Shire, where the adventures of Bilbo and Frodo begin, was built in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island countryside for Peter...

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After 15 Years On TV, I Didn't Expect This... diary of a media priest Feb 29, 2024

We had to hurry. It was getting dark. The cameraman zoomed in on my face as we stood by the Old Canal in the heart of the Dutch city of Utrecht. “This is a great shot, with the Dom Tower lit up in the background. Go for it!” He pressed record, the red light on...

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What Would Tolkien Think Of My New Book? diary of a media priest Feb 23, 2024

I have been a fan of Tolkien’s books all my life. Ever since I discovered The Hobbit in my father’s bookcase when I was 12, Middle-earth has been my favorite destination when I want to relax after a busy day.

That’s why I have been working on a book in...

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Why are so many priests exhausted? diary of a media priest Feb 19, 2024

Yesterday I watched a report on TV about the ever increasing workload for priests and about the impact it has on their mental and physical health. The number of active priests in my country has been in sharp decline for years, yet the work only seems to have become more...

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2 Million Likes For Just Two Words diary of a media priest Feb 16, 2024

Richard Wells wanted to see if he could connect with people through a TikTok video. It's not a platform where you often find people of his age, but he knew there was one thing that young TikTok users would recognize: his voice.

With a career spanning over 30 years as a...

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What a Hobbit can teach us about Lent diary of a media priest Feb 15, 2024

J.R.R. Tolkien took his Catholic faith very seriously. But did you know that he didn't like the time of Lent?

Just like the Hobbits in his books, Tolkien loved good food, and fasting wasn't his thing. He once wrote to his son Christopher, "going without food kills my...

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