Someone founded a religion NERV ministries in india decades ago lmao

Father, did you ever review episode eight?

The pattern mentioned in 2:20 was also used in Titan AE at the end of the movie.

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It was a good season. Great review as always, father!!

This is another reason why I like Rings of Power over House of the Dragon, it doesn't need sex to advance the story, but base it on the themes as it's most crucial part of it's story. And I like that. A family can enjoy Rings of Power, compared to the other series. And sometimes, you just want to watch a chill movie/series, which I also do for the movies.

Finally someone who likes the show just like me! Thank you.

I was thinking as well during the scene between Celebrimbor and Sauron how it mirrors Lucifer´s wish to hold control over creation, placing himself as the master, and in the end becoming prisoner of such desires. (what contrast to Gandalf, who at the start of this season believes he is meant to "master" the Secret Fire, only to be taught/reminded that one can only be its servant). Also, love that we see at the end Galadriel in a simple white dress, marking her first steps into becoming the White Lady of Lotlorien.

Well-discerned themes, Father: abounding in applicability. 🙂

Thank you for making these breakdown videos for the rings of power season 2!

Evangelion is basically pov: you missed the rapture 😭

Thank you, Reverend, for giving such a positive treating of a show, that often is met with a lot of negativity. And isn't Celebrimbors words in ep. 7, which Galadriel reminds about in this 8th season, clearly alluding on the Prologue of John: "And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not" - John 1:5

Thank you so much for giving us a biblical perspective of this story. Your videos on this show are welcomed sermons... keep it up Father Roderick.

The moment when Celebrimbor cuts his thumb, sacrificing his craftsmanship, to escape both the physical and mental shackles that held him prisoner- plus, his speech to Galadriel was just so powerful. And Tolkien actually does show compassion towards the orcs when in The Silmarillion he talks about their corruption through Morgoth, and it was great this show addresses it.

Great analysis, Father.

Arondir's will to sacrifice comes from a place of loss of hope in my opinion. He needs to find hope to stay in the fight. (And that is all I will say, so not to spoil anyone who has not seen the season finale)

I really enjoyed this second season It made me want to read LotR-Books and the other Stuff of Tolkien. I also just loved Sauron beeing evil and playing his game

Thanks for this. Pity the season has now ended. It has been awesome. Best series for a while. Lovely views. Is there a parkrun here?

This episode further proved that the show-runners/writers know exactly what they're doing. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on ep7!

I was in this Abby on Iona and prayed and meditated here. Wonderful.

Came here after you mentioned these videos on the supporter podcast. Love the analysis! Super ironic that I got 5 trading/ecommerce grifter adds while watching.

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Did they really call it "Secret Fire?" It must be something Amazon created because they can't use the words in the Silmarillion: The Flame Imperishable. That is supposed to be part of Eru. It gives sentient life. In the books, it is never used in the way TRoP is using it. Also, only for TV would you give the Stranger a choice. Those trees are not going anywhere. The Stranger can go and save Nori and Poppy and then all three of them can hunt for the staff. Why is Tom Bombadil testing the Stranger as Satan would?

After a several year hiatus I have begun re-watching the LOST tv series again from the very beginning. I remember listening to your podcast episodes back in the day talking about LOST. Quite possibly the best TV series of all time... just as good watching the 2nd time as the first!

I love this format, the analysis of the show/story and the walk outdoors, really clicks 👍

thank you, father

YES! I’m really hoping this works out. I am 100% on board! 🤞🤞 BTW I love your perspective on these topics! Cheers!

Everybody needs to have fun! Thank you for continuing to remind us of the balance, Father.

Father Roderick is a modern Jedi. There. I said it.

Father, have you watched the new Lego Star Wars show? Rebuild the Galaxy?

Yay to bringing back the fun! We all need hope, too!

That was a great yoda impression😂

Here Father Roderick First view first comment yay!

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You my friend, feel You my friend, feels like true friend, even though we've only met three times.

Awesome video father! Love this series!

The Bible is! a lanton in the storm. The word is the word, no mistakes was made

I'm still looking for the names of these two cosplayers, if you know who they are, let me know!

Thank you father Roderick . I find your insight fantastic and it helps me relax . Thank you and god bless you 🙏: )

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Thank you 🙏 father Rodrick for these amazing links : )

Agree that the Acolyte introduced some interesting ideas, and Quimir was the breakout character, largely due to Manny Jacinto's performance, but the writing failed to develop or resolve these ideas in a satisfying way. That is the fault of the writers and showrunners. There are often some unresolved threads at the end of a series, but Osha and Mae's motivations and character arcs were inconsistent during THIS season, and it made it hard to empathize and root for them. Sol and Torbin acted out of fear impulse and misunderstanding, but they were torn by guilt when they realized the consequences of their actions. Sol raises Osha who was left homeless by his actions. Mae and Osha on the other hand never even care about the circumstances around Brendok, they just want to kill the Jedi with no remorse, this is very sith like, but we should not see them as heroes. When Anakin fell to the darkside it was seen as a great tragedy. We were not meant to root for Palpatine. I feel that this moral relativism is what turned a lot of people off the show.

These videos are such a labor of love on so many levels. Thank you, Father!

This guy’s legit

I trust it will not impair your humility for me to marvel at the extended and insightful commentary you deliver so smoothly and effortlessly while walking briskly through the woods. Impressive. Most impressive!

Thank you, Father Roderick!

that was a great breakdown!

Once again great insights. Being humble is no weakness, that is something we all need to be reminded of, and something Galadriel is on the path of learning (and something she will struggle with all up until Fellowship of the Ring)

Very glad you are doing these breakdowns to each ep, this season simply gets better and better! Ep2 touched upon some very interesting themes, art vs artist (are you aware of the concept of "death of the artist" in literature? when you do look at a work simply for what it is), responsibilities concerning your friends and family, guilt and atonement, etc. Sauron playing upon Celebrimbor´s ego and fears of an artist- never wanted to get my hands more on Sauron than in that moment.

excellent video Fr Roderick. You explain these things very well. It was informative for me. Dankjewel (Thanks) (kom uit NL). We can always return to God if we stray or (temporarily) fall for greed or power. It is in the basics i all of us!