10 July 2021 | Seven Holy Brothers | Eugene, Ore.

This week in the Silmarillion, we get a front seat to the fifth battle of the Second Age (spoiler alert: it goes no better than the last four) and gain some insights into spiritual warfare from the nearly Shakespearean tragedy of Túrin Turambar, one of my favorite stories so far! I’m also excited to share what’s been inspiring me recently: a revolution in spiritual leadership being spearheaded by our Archbishop and my own pastor, the renovation the Holy Spirit is bringing about here in the Church, and some thoughts on “holy desire”—the narrow way between Stoicism and addiction walked by the saints. 

Opening music: “O tu illustrata,” composed by St. Hildegard von Bingen, sung by VocaMe, dir. Michael Popp, 2012. All rights reserved.