Image Bearer
In her poem, Teresa Burleson writes about being an image bearer of God. Continue reading Image Bearer
Category: Poetry
Trinity: Three-In-One
In her contrapuntal poem “Trinity: Three-In-One,” Sandy Deutscher Green interprets God as three Beings in One. Continue reading Trinity: Three-In-One
The Nets Did Not Break
In her poem, “The Nets Did Not Break,” Rachel Grandey captures the moments of the Apostles after the numbing horror of the crucifixion, as they are out fishing, just before the Lord greets them on the shore, offering not only encouragement to try again, but also physical nourishment. Continue reading The Nets Did Not Break
Sorrows in Senryu
In the syllabic verse, “Sorrows in Senryu,” Mary Sayler remembers the many Psalms of lament, almost always ending on an uplifting note or praise. Continue reading Sorrows in Senryu
Tenterhooks
In her free verse poem, “Tenterhooks,” Mary Sayler considers how the Angel’s encounter with the young Mary, Mother of Jesus might have gone. Continue reading Tenterhooks
The Woman Who Once Loved Paul: a Fiction
In her sonnet, “The Woman Who Once Loved Paul: a Fiction,” Mary Sayler explores some possibilities in the life of the Apostle Paul. Continue reading The Woman Who Once Loved Paul: a Fiction
A Neon Gospel
In his poem ‘A Neon Gospel’, Alan Garrigan considers the importance of faith and its relation to immortality and the Catholic vision of salvation. Continue reading A Neon Gospel
Sacramentum
In his poem ‘Sacramentum’, Alan Garrigan considers the importance of the doctrinal, elevating the sanctus of ritual. Continue reading Sacramentum
Three Nocturnes
In his set of three nocturnes, Jeffrey Essmann juxtaposes darkness and light. Continue reading Three Nocturnes
The Fear of God
In his poem, Jeffrey Essmann reflects on the fear of God. Continue reading The Fear of God
As Jesus Walked
In his poem ‘As Jesus Walked’, Jeffrey Essmann depicts the miracles of Christ. Continue reading As Jesus Walked
Collect for Equality
In her poem ‘Collect for Equality,’ K.M.P. McGee reflects on Martha’s sister, Mary. Continue reading Collect for Equality
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