San Miguel Chapel
In his poem, “San Miguel Chapel,” Timothy Tarkelly reflects on praying in San Miguel Chapel, the oldest standing church in the continental United States. Continue reading San Miguel Chapel
Category: Poetry
To Those Crying in the Wilderness
In his poem, “To Those Crying in the Wilderness,” Rick Hartwell expands on the central theme of the homily he heard on the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Continue reading To Those Crying in the Wilderness
First and Second
In his poem, “First and Second,” Jeffrey Essmann reflects on the two comings of Christ in his Petrarchan sonnet. Continue reading First and Second
Judgment
In her poem, “Judgment,” Maria Grace Nobile reflects on God’s works. Continue reading Judgment
The Chasm
In her poem, “The Chasm,” Becky Parker meditates on how God will meet us in our chasm of despair. Continue reading The Chasm
The Call of the Blue Bird
In her poem, “The Call of the Blue Bird,” Becky Parker reflects on how when we seek Him with our whole heart; we will find God. Continue reading The Call of the Blue Bird
Leaves
In his poem, “Leaves,” Timothy Zibell reflects on a Christian’s relationship with death. Continue reading Leaves
stuck
In her poem, “stuck,” Dakota Moos reflects on the crushing feeling of being stuck in sin and the grace that sets one free. Continue reading stuck
Beautiful Cloth
In her poem, “Beautiful Cloth,” Maryella Desak Sirmon reflects on the retreat time she spent with The Reverend Canon Sister Rosina Ampah and the blessings she received. Continue reading Beautiful Cloth
A Virgin’s Prayer
In her poem, “A Virgin’s Prayer,” Pat Severin imagines Mother Mary’s thoughts on the arduous trip to Bethlehem. Continue reading A Virgin’s Prayer
Have You Ever Wondered?
In her poem, “Have You Ever Wondered?” Pat Severin asks us all to think about young Mary and how the announcement of Christ’s birth must have made her feel. Continue reading Have You Ever Wondered?
Heaven Scent
In this set of cinquains, “Heaven Scent,” Jeffrey Essmann offers a Marian-centered Advent reflection on the mystery of the Incarnation. Continue reading Heaven Scent
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