“We are Forerunners. Guardians of all that exists. The roots of the Galaxy have grown deep under our careful tending. Where there is life, the wisdom of our countless generations has saturated the soil. Our strength is a luminous sun, towards which all intelligence blossoms… And the impervious shelter, beneath which it has prospered.”

“For we saw His star when it rose”

by | Dec 24, 2023 | Christianity | 1 comment

It is Christmas Eve – or, as my Russian Orthodox brethren would call today, “yet another Sunday, what’s the big deal, comrade?”. Seeing as this is the case, I think it is worth setting the scene for the day of joy and celebration that follows tomorrow.

The Lord’s peace and blessings be with you, brothers.


First up, we have a favourite of LRFotS Bardelys the Magnificent – not hard to see why:

Not strictly a Christmas song, but I can’t say I really care

For those who prefer things a bit more… heavy:

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