"'Therefore [Iluvatar] willed that the hearts of Men should seek beyond the world and should find no rest therein' (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion, 36).
"This short passage from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion possesses such immense truth in regards to the very core of what it means to be human. In fact, this one line has the capacity to change a person's whole outlook on life.
"First of all, Tolkien writes that Iluvatar [representative of God the Father] 'willed that the hearts of Men should seek beyond the world and should find no rest therein.' This is reminiscent of one of Saint Augustine's most famous quotations found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 'for you have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you' (CCC 30) . . ."
In a recent commentary, writer Philip Kosloski reflected on the importance of keeping Sunday sacred, "reserving it for the celebration
of the Eucharist and a unique rest that refreshes both body and soul.
To access Mr. Kosloski's complete post, please visit:
Voyage Comics & Publishing: This one sentence from Tolkien's 'Silmarillion' will change your life (26 JUL 19)
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