Cold

Must it always be silence? Will you never love through a slow smile a warm hand or even a whisper? Of all the ways in the world to be with us — silence?? There are some who remember your once-and-done grace, that gift from the beginning and it is enough for...

Square One

You promised me the moon, the stars, the sun and all beauty with your best poetry. You promised me your hand, your word full of signs and love. You promised too: breath and life, mercy for generations, seasons with purpose, the hope of meaning… …yet look...

Waltz

step one step two toe touch one two touch with Your fingertips on my spine one two touch a path two touch a prayer two touch that Your ways one two Your paths two touch will be as familiar touch one as a dance a rhythm I can follow in my sleep a pattern imprinted on...

The Friar of Carcassonne

File this book under: There is nothing new under the sun. Also file this book under: Must read. Written by historian Stephen O’Shea, The Friar of Carcassonne: Revolt Against the Inquisition in the Last Days of the Cathars is a fascinating and thorough dive into...

Sunday Prayer (Reign of Christ)

O God of David and Esther, God too of Pontius Pilate, Sovereign of kings and queens and politicians, Most Holy Wonder and Ancient Wisdom, you who are the beginning and end, In prayer we collect our voices; in prayer we raise our plea before you, saying: Remember your...

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