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Articles in 'Poetry'
God Grant Me Clarity
By Elena Sapphire
Jesus, give me Your clarity. A sound and true mind, that is one with Yours.
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To Whom Shall We Go?
By Kaleb Hammond
St. Peter once asked Our Lord, "To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." Using the alliterative metre of J.R.R. Tolkien, this is a poem expressing and answering Peter's question.
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Two Butterflies, Flying In The Garden
By Elena Sapphire
In Christianity, butterflies often symbolize The Resurrection. The transformation of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly mirrors the transformation of the soul, emerging out of the tomb into the glorious light of The Resurrection.
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Nature & Nurture in 24 Hours
By Helen Losse
A poem about the value of spending time alone with Jesus
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LOVE'S CONVERSION, Reflective Poem
By Loreen Marie Derry
In this reflective poem, I am steeping in feelings of loneliness, betrayal, and isolation. I wonder what real love is, and where to find it. Reflect with me upon the search for real love.
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CLOUDS, reflective poem
By Loreen Marie Derry
In this reflective poem, I am feeling that the Lord is moving to and fro and hard to find. He seems to be hiding or far away. God reveals His truth to me in nature. Sit with me and reflect as we watch the clouds in the sky.
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Walking on the Water Through Jesus' Eyes: A Meditation
By Gabriella Batel
A meditation about the "Walking on the Water" sequence through Jesus' eyes.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Joseph Tuttle
A brief sonnet reflecting on one's time on retreat.
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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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