Nocturne Blest

As the sun drops beyond the horizon low, Leaving the crimson world aglow, I stand alone between flowers and trees, Soaking in a gentle breeze. Fireflies twinkle in fairy-land darts, Easing mind, soul, and heart. In noontime heat, I stroll the familiar beat. Stepping around molehills and brushing off flies, […]

The Unbloody Cross?

The most interesting thing I have to tell fellow writers this month is about being censored. I bought a “self-publishing” contract with a reputable firm connected to a major Christian publisher. For help with margins and a cover design, the price was right. I excitedly hit “send” and waited for […]

The Advent of Mercy

These are troubling times but God is at work in powerful ways.  The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy begins with Advent and offers us as Catholics a unique invitation and challenge to BE the change we wish to see in the world, starting with Christmas. Just as we prepare for […]

Faithful to the Word

Wendell Berry, in Standing By Words, says “…fidelity to the word, as evidenced by clarity of meaning and intent, would go far to reconnect language to life.” (His book cover uses the Chinese symbol for ‘fidelity’ or ‘faith’: a man standing by his word.) Does it ever occur to you […]