In paired sonnets, Jeffrey Essmann reflects on St. Paul’s insight that redemption is grounded in blood and grace. Continue reading Ephesians 1:7

In his poem, “Abraham,” Jeffrey Essmann reflects on the initial call of the great patriarch. Continue reading Abraham

In his poem, “Psalm 19,” Jeffrey Essmann pays tribute to a beloved psalm and a beloved poet. Continue reading Psalm 19

In his poem, “Obituary,” Jeffrey Essmann considers the scope of a humble life well-lived. Continue reading Obituary

In his poem, “The Poet,” Jeffrey Essmann pays homage to the Greatest Poet of All. Continue reading The Poet

In his Spenserian sonnet, “Christmas,” Jeffrey Essmann considers Christmas memories: the ones that fade, the ones that remain 🎄 Continue reading Christmas 🎄

In his poem, Jeffrey Essmann finds the rhyme in a beloved Advent passage from Luke. Continue reading Luke 3:1-6

In his sonnet, “The Communion Call,” Jeffrey Essmann traces the strange transcendence of the Sacrament. Continue reading The Communion Call

In his poem, “The Hill Country,” Jeffrey Essmann reflects on Mary’s thoughts upon entering the Ultimate Mystery. Continue reading The Hill Country 🎄

In his sonnet, “Let There Be,” Jeffrey Essmann looks at mistaking creation for the Creator. Continue reading Let There Be