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Whether it’s in a work of fantasy fiction or your own made up bedtime story for your child, dragons are very much a part of our mythology. A legendary creature, dragons are usually given both serpentine and reptilian features. While they are almost immediately associated with China, they have appeared in the myths of many varying cultures. Typically, the two most common forms of the dragon are the European dragon and the Chinese dragon.

Whatever version of the dragon used, it almost always shares some common physical characteristics. This includes a very large and imposing lizard-like body. Many are also capable of breathing fire from their mouths. Wings may or may not be present, but they are more commonly seen in the European conception of this creature. Outside of ancient mythology, dragons are depicted everywhere—from modern fiction and films to small dragon figurine statuettes.

I’m usually not one for long, drawn-out theocratic discussions, but occasionally one of my Protestant friends will question my beliefs in Roman Catholicism. “But what about all the religious dogma,” he’ll say, “don’t you get tired of the rituals?” In fact, I’ve found comfort and inspiration in the church ever since childhood. When times are tough – either from a personal or financial standpoint – I’ve always been able to fall back on my faith.

The Catholic cross I keep in my bedroom is a perfect example. It’s there hanging beside my bed so that every morning as I comb my hair and get ready to tackle another day, I can repeat the Lord’s Pprayer silently in my head. It serves as a crucial religious reminder as well as a piece of handsome Christian wall art.