A poem inspired by Philippians 2:5-11, which is read every year on the Sunday commemorating the Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.
Kenosis
A Nonet of Peace
A Nonet of Peace
I Bind Unto Myself Today: Giving Thanks for St. Patrick
The hymn universally attributed to St. Patrick, "I Bind Unto Myself Today," is a powerful prayer that I am reflecting on today.
The Call of Legion
A sonnet inspired the story of Jesus healing the Gerasene Demoniac in Mark 5.
I Go Among Trees and Sit Still by Wendell Berry
Sitting still among the trees, all our stirring becomes quiet. We can hear our song at last, and sing it. Here is a reflection on Wendell Berry's poem, "I Go Among Trees."
A Nonet of Grace
A Nonet of Grace
Giving Thanks for George Herbert
Today I join with many Christians in giving thanks for George Herbert, a priest, poet, and hymnwriter who died on this day in 1633.
Gethsemane by Mary Oliver
Here is a powerful poem by Mary Oliver about this moment in the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus found his disciples sleeping.
Sonnet for Psalm 101
Psalm 101 offers us a pledge to God of integrity and justice. Here is a sonnet that I wrote based on this psalm.
Out of the Depths I Cry to You by Martin Luther
As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a hymn written by Martin Luther which is a wonderful poem to reflect on for Ash Wednesday.
