Daniel Dignan

Greek and Shakespearian Drama

Classic movies and stories often incorporate elements of either tragedy or comedy. A classic modern tragedy is Gone with the Wind. The main character, Scarlett O’Hara, never learns and doubles d..

Saint Paul’s Heavenly Vision

Paul, originally Saul of Tarsus (a city in Asia Minor, now modern-day Turkey), is responsible for half of the books in the New Testament (NT) of the Bible. A titanic figure in his day, trained to be a..

America’s Field Trip

America 250 is hosting a contest for students in grades 3 through 12. This is a fantastic opportunity. Visit America250.org for information. One of the leaders of the associated U.S. Semiquincentennia..

Saint Paul

It’s impossible to exaggerate the influence of the Apostle Paul in the world, and particularly in the West. Only Jesus Christ has had a greater influence, and behind Paul, one would have to say ..

Tales of the Greek Heroes – Review

One essential foundation of leadership is learning the wisdom of the past. Edmund Burke, the great conservative British statesman, said, “People will not look forward to posterity who never look..

The Tale of Troy – Review

An actor, teacher, and friend of C.S. Lewis, Roger Lancelyn Green was a gifted storyteller who wrote several short stories for children based on ancient myths and legends. He is credited with encourag..

Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior

I reread George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior, which a young Washington copied for personal use. According to Wikipedia, the instructions date back to the 16th century. Mo..

Teaching the Virtues – Review

Have you ever wondered whether virtues can be taught and, if so, how to do so? David Hein’s book Teaching the Virtues is a good place to start. Hein defines essential virtues, such as faith, lov..