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| | George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a prolific Scot writer. His legacy was amplified due to hisinfluence on G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis. (He was also a friend of Mark Twain.) An essay, originally presented as a speech by G.K. Chesterton, is available online. Chesterton goes so far as to say, "if to be a great man...
| | www.catholicworldreport.com
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| | [AI summary] The text highlights the significant influence of C.S. Lewis on numerous individuals who have converted to Catholicism. It details various personal testimonies and accounts of how Lewis's works, particularly 'The Screwtape Letters' and 'Mere Christianity,' played a crucial role in their spiritual journeys. The piece also touches on Walter Hooper's conversion to Catholicism, suggesting that Lewis might have done the same had he lived to see the changes in the Anglican Church. The text emphasizes Lewis's legacy as a teacher of Christian orthodoxy and his enduring impact on the Catholic Church through the conversions he inspired.
| | www.truebookaddict.com
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| | [AI summary] The blog post discusses Banned Books Week 2009, highlighting two fantasy authors, Ray Bradbury and J.R.R. Tolkien, whose works have been challenged or banned. It covers Bradbury's background, his notable works like Fahrenheit 451, and its ironic context of censorship. It also discusses Tolkien's life and works, including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, which have faced bans and criticisms. The post invites readers to engage with these books and reflects on the importance of literature despite censorship attempts.
| | www.daimonologia.org
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| [AI summary] This blog post retells a translated story from an Orthodox Christian book where St. Iakovos Tsalikes recounts a vision of his deceased aunt instructing him on charitable giving and the importance of the Divine Liturgy.