Articles in 'Poetry'
Rhythm and Power of Sacraments
Rhythm and Power of Sacraments
By Gary Sullivan
We all want to receive the full outpouring of grace that each sacrament offers. Sometimes we don't. Sometimes they are duds, invalid or not efficacious for you. How can you make sure that you are getting the full power of the grace that God wants you to have?
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ELIJAH HEARD GOD IN A TINY WHISPERING SOUND
ELIJAH HEARD GOD IN A TINY WHISPERING SOUND
By Loreen Marie Derry
This Sunday's Old Testament reading is from 1 Kings 19: 9a, 11-13, the story of Elijah hiding in the cave waiting for the Lord to pass by. Let's sit beside Elijah as we read the the story and a poem, and reflect upon how we, like Elijah often find ourselves in a cave waiting for the Lord.
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A Sonnet on a Recent Sabbath
A Sonnet on a Recent Sabbath
By James Moore
A young friend was recently ordained and brought a wonderful vitality to the altar with him.
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SO FAR AND YET SO NEAR Reflective Poem
SO FAR AND YET SO NEAR Reflective Poem
By Loreen Marie Derry
In this reflective poem, I am searching for the Lord, seeking the truth about Who He is.  In my search, I am using all the gifts of my mind.  He is so far beyond my grasp that I wonder how I can ever find Him.  Come along the journey with me and journal as you reflect on this poem.
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A Little Kiss
A Little Kiss
By Morgen Lance
In honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary I present this short little poem/pray that describes how Mary takes what we give her and turns it into gold for Our Dear Lord.
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Unconditionally
Unconditionally
By Loreen Marie Derry
Have you ever felt that you were not worthy of Jesus’ love? Do you sometimes feel stuck and unable to completely trust the Lord? Walk with me in this poem, as the Lord reveals Himself to me when I was still in the shadows between darkness and light. This is a reflective poem in which I explore the poem, and invite you to put yourself into the poem and reflect about what it means to you.
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POWERLESS
POWERLESS
By Loreen Marie Derry
In this poem, I am in the midst of turning my life around. I am full of fear and downcast because I do not have the personal strength to come to the Lord. I need to put my trust in the Lord, not my own strength. This is a poem reflection, in which I explore the poem, and invite you to put yourself into the poem and reflect or journal about what it means to you.
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The Incarnational Principle: Why Matter Matters
The Incarnational Principle: Why Matter Matters
By Gary Sullivan
The moment when everything changed was when Mary gave her assent to the will of the Father by saying, “Let it be done according to your word”. At that moment God broke into time and space with a material form. We call it the Incarnation. Through it, our material world is blessed and called to a newness beyond anything we could imagine.
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Poetry: On Retreat
Poetry: On Retreat
By Joseph Tuttle
A brief sonnet reflecting on one's time on retreat.
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Fragile Strength
Fragile Strength
By J. L. Smyth
Nature is God’s fine creation and sometimes one may find Him there in surprising, mysterious ways. I may meditate upon scriptures when outside, away from asphalt, traffic and life’s hectic pace. Or I may simply marvel and thank God for His gift of Creation and for Him being ever present in the Holy Spirit within and without.
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Growing into the Sacred Heart
Growing into the Sacred Heart
By James Moore
My grandmother's Sacred Heart portrait scared me silly when I was little. These days, I wish mine would talk to me the way I was afraid hers might.
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Being Catholic Is Worth Singing About
Being Catholic Is Worth Singing About
By James Moore
Singer/songwriters reflect on life. Right? Why can't we reflect on Catholic life, too? In a non-liturgical setting, I mean. Blues, Country, Rock, Jazz...they all can be used to reflect on the joys, frustrations, and even the oddities of living as a sincere Catholic in today's world.
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit
By Morgen Lance
The human soul often becomes lukewarm as its fire dies down. The Holy Spirit is there though to help us reignite the spark!
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The Sweet Sacred Heart Of Jesus
The Sweet Sacred Heart Of Jesus
By Elena Sapphire
I could write about the Sacred Heart of Jesus forever. The eternal heart of God, and its endless abyss of love, that’s deeper than the deepest depth and sweeter than the sweetest song. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is The Heart of all hearts. The rhythm of the entire world is contained within the beating heart of My Tender Savior.
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The Pearl That Sits Within Golden Sun
The Pearl That Sits Within Golden Sun
By Morgen Lance
There are many poems about the beauty of nature and the wonders of the cosmos, but I wanted to write about the Creator of them all. The Creator that comes to us in the humble form of bread and wine just so he can be with us. What a truly loving and beautiful God we serve!
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Salvation
Salvation
By Morgen Lance
This poem describes the salvation won for us by the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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At the End of All Dawns
At the End of All Dawns
By Morgen Lance
This poem has to do with what will happen at the end of the world or in other words, at the end of all dawns.
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