Diary of a Media Priest

Daily stories and observations
by Father Roderick Vonhögen

Heed the Headphones in Hobbiton! Mar 03, 2024

On a lovely spring morning, I set off for Middle-earth. Or rather, the movie set of The Hobbit...

After 15 Years On TV, I Didn't Expect This... Feb 29, 2024

We had to hurry. It was getting dark. The cameraman zoomed in on my face as we stood by the Old...

What Would Tolkien Think Of My New Book? Feb 23, 2024

I have been a fan of Tolkien’s books all my life. Ever since I discovered The Hobbit in my...

Why are so many priests exhausted? Feb 19, 2024

Yesterday I watched a report on TV about the ever increasing workload for priests and about the...

2 Million Likes For Just Two Words Feb 16, 2024

Richard Wells wanted to see if he could connect with people through a TikTok video. It's not a...

What a Hobbit can teach us about Lent Feb 15, 2024

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

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