The Myth Pilgrim Br Lawrence MGL

To celebrate 100 episodes, today is a little ‘behind the scenes’ of the Myth Pilgrim, where I allow MYSELF to get interviewed by a friend Gerard William. It’s my honour to share what inspires the episodes, how I make decisions and what myth and fairytale have meant for me growing up. 

The four cardinal virtues (Prudence, Temperence, Fortitude and Justice) are as important as they are forgotten. Follow Dumbledore, Sirius Black, Hermione and Snape as they illustrate each virtue in the Harry Potter saga. 

Did you know that baptism transforms you into a Priest, Prophet and King? Baptism is a share in these very 'offices' of Christ. Through the transformations of Frodo, Gandalf and Aragorn, learn how these roles look, and be inspired to activate them! 
Excerpt from episode:  
"The final office is that of king. While we tend to think we know what we mean by king—namely someone that rules others or is in leadership—the kingly office of Christ is so much more than that. It is primarily about responsibility and accountability, two words many of us in the modern world shirk at. It’s a common trope that a kingdom rises and falls with the integrity of it’s king—this was certainly true of the OT kings, and it is also true of Christ the king. This is where Aragorn comes in as the exemplar model of Christ kingship. When the world of men had a bad king – namely Isildur – the honour of men came crashing down, which in turn led to the cowardice betrayal of the Dunharrow army. But when a good king arose, Aragorn, he once more restored the dignity to men, and united Gondor and Rahan and all the men of the west once again. Everything rises, and falls with the king. So it goes with you and I today, dear kings of Christ. Where are you called to be responsible for the realm entrusted to you? Your realm could be your workplace, your circle of friends, your online contacts, your local council, your country and of course your family, your marriage. Whatever it is … know that you are responsible for that realm, and that one, day you will be held to account for the way you’ve governed that realm under Christ’s authority. Have you protected it, sanctified it and sought the flourishing of everyone in your kingdom? Or have you allowed it to be divided, conquered, letting your secret sins defile it and corrupt it? The choice is yours, but the power is Christ. Fight the good fight till the very end, dear friends, and be responsible for all that is entrusted to you. Become Aragorn and say "I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the White City fall, nor our people fail." This is the office of king."
Soundtrack for this episode: The Lord of the Rings OST (Howard Shore), Jirandai, Diablo IV OST (Ted Reedy)

Blurb: Charming fairytale, or divine truth? How we sit with the Genesis creation stories shapes how we approach life's biggest questions: on life's meaning, love, the nature of reality, gender, marriage and human suffering.
Excerpt from episode: "...where Adam under the first Tree stood passively while his beloved was ambushed by the serpent, Christ the new Adam, puts his body on the line to protect his beloved from the serpent. You may be interested to know that the translation of the word serpent ‘nachash’ is sometimes translated as dragon. Was it a dragon then, in Eden? It would go to show why men are so obsessed with slaying dragons in world mythology, because that was precisely what Adam didn’t do. Instead of using his masculine strength to fight and defend, he stood by passively … which is the opposite of slaying the dragon. Christ however, restores this masculine genius for men. And for women, Mary’s fiat restores the feminine genius that was lost when Eve failed as the nurturing mother of all living. Through Mary, we learn once again that, “a woman’s soul is fashioned as a shelter in which other souls may unfold” – that’s from St Edith Stein. While many woman will be called to biological motherhood, all women are first called to spiritual motherhood… in the same way that all men are first called to spiritual fatherhood (and not merely grown-up boyhood). Jesus and Mary, pray for us, that we may see in you the redemption of our masculinity and femininity, Amen."
Suggested further content: 
Dr John Lennox - Confidence in Genesis 
Dr Jordan Peterson - Biblical Series II: Genesis 1: Chaos & Order 
Soundtrack credits: Background music used episode is from, or covers of , the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim OST (Jeremy Soule)

St John Paul II said that “The message of Fatima is more relevant now than ever in the history of mankind.” Hear the amazing story behind Mary's appearance in 1917, and learn how prophecy, seers and cosmic battles play out across the real pages of history. 

Learn how 10 million Aztecs discovered Christ from within their own mythology, culture and history. What can Our Lady of Guadalupe teach us about inculturation of the gospel message?