Not Last, But First 🎄
In her poem, “Not Last, But First,” Pat Severin reminds us that the story of the Babe of Bethlehem, though centuries old, can be new again🎄 Continue reading Not Last, But First 🎄
Category: Poetry
Luke 3:1-6
In his poem, Jeffrey Essmann finds the rhyme in a beloved Advent passage from Luke. Continue reading Luke 3:1-6
As A Child 🎄
In his poem, “As A Child,” Mark Weinrich examines Jesus’ coming as a child 🎄 Continue reading As A Child 🎄
Two Births 🎄
In his poem, “Two Births,” Mark Weinrich ponders the Star’s appearance 🎄 Continue reading Two Births 🎄
Uncounted
In his poem “Uncounted,” Mark Weinrich reflects upon those forgotten at Caesar’s census. Continue reading Uncounted
The Cure
In his poem, “The Cure,” Mark Weinrich considers man’s unending search for peace. Continue reading The Cure
Attentiveness
In his poem, “Attentiveness,” Mark Weinrich reflects upon the care of skilled waitresses and waiters. Continue reading Attentiveness
How It Began and How It Ends 🎄
In his poem, “How It Began and How It Ends,” Matthew Miller reflects on the Nativity, and how the unexpected nature of this scene points forward to the unexpected sacrifice of Christ 🎄 Continue reading How It Began and How It Ends 🎄
Let’s Keep Christ In our Christmas 🎄
In his poem, “Let’s Keep Christ In our Christmas,” Mike Turner encourages us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and put it into practice 🎄 Continue reading Let’s Keep Christ In our Christmas 🎄
LĂ©on Bonnat, Christ on the Cross (Paris, 1874)
In his poem, J. S. Absher questions a painter’s use of a dead tramp’s body to depict the crucified Lord. Continue reading Léon Bonnat, Christ on the Cross (Paris, 1874)
Star and Pomegranate
In his poem, “Star and Pomegranate,” J. S. Absher focuses on a figure in The Adoration of the Magi by Fra Angelico and Fra Filippo Lippi. Continue reading Star and Pomegranate
At Heaven’s Gate
In his poem, “At Heaven’s Gate,” J. S. Absher considers how the world, under condemnation, may be redeemed by the Lord. Continue reading At Heaven’s Gate
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