Descent into Orta San Giulio from the Sacro Monte di Orta

In his poem, Alan Bern describes a descent from the Sacro Monte di Orta into the laketown of Orta San Giulio, as he meditates on one important lesson from San Francesco to “bless and thank everyone.” Continue reading Descent into Orta San Giulio from the Sacro Monte di Orta

Agape ReviewMarch 13, 2022Leave a comment

Saint Francis and the Very Fierce Wolf of Gubbio

In his short story, “Saint Francis and the Very Fierce Wolf of Gubbio,”Alan Bern re-imagines the legend of Saint Francis and his encounter with the Wolf of Gubbio. Continue reading Saint Francis and the Very Fierce Wolf of Gubbio

Agape ReviewMarch 6, 2022March 6, 2022Leave a comment