An Answered Longing
Years upon long yearsOf men and ages past,Waiting on the dawn,When came our God at last Like light to all the earth,A trumpet call to breakThe silence of all time,Salvation in its wake. “Hail thou…
Year: 2015
The Spirit of Christmas Past
There are some of us, who send out all our Christmas greetings with a hidden sigh, And gaze with weary eyes and jaded palate at the banquet, – like a spectre at the feast. The…
Soft Silence
Snow falls slowly,glistening on the hillside in the moonlight. A gentle wind blowsthrough the snowcapped evergreens. Soft. Silent. The scent of a Christmas dinner floatsFrom a distant source,Where a family talks and laughs,Sharing memories and…
Womb of the Universe
Hush, my child, sleep in safetyDarkness shows that mother’s nearAll surrounding love and safetyMother’s song dispels all fear Hush, my child, in the silenceFeel the beat of mother’s heartThough the universal longingSoon shall pierce it…
When Christmas was Born: A Father’s Gift
The hills and fieldsWere sprinkled with sheepResting peacefully in the twilightOf the starry night.There was a depth of stillnessThat hovered over the landWhen an angel appearedTo the humble shepherdsAnd echoed a messageFrom on high:‘Be still…
Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue: Mary's Role in the Incarnation
It’s that time of year again; time to get out the tree and all the trimmings, time to brave the crowds for some great deals for presents, time to set up the train, the village,…
Why Do You Love Me?: A Movie Review of "A Time to Remember"
Year: 1987 Filming: Color Length: 88 minutes Genre: Christmas/Drama/Family Maturity: G (Suitable for All Ages) Cast: Ruben Gomez (Angelo Villano), Donald O’Connor (Fr. Walsh), Ray Serra (Frank Villano), Morgana King (Mama Theresa), Tommy Makem (Fr.…
Misleading Labels: Pope Francis and the Political Quandary
Conservatism, in its purest form, should be based upon a mission to preserve that which is good, true, and beautiful for posterity. Hence, it should be, by its very nature, a creative force. And all…
Mary’s Carol
Oh blessed Mary, my Mother dear!How I love you so!Please be my Mother while I’m here,Until to Heaven I go You see, Jesus wants to be my BrotherTo lay down His life for meSo that…
Yule Light: Frodo’s First Winter in the West
Author’s Note: “Iorhael trannail” is “Frodo of the Shire”. “Meldonya” is Quenya for “my friend”. “Meldanya” is “my dear” or “my beloved”. “Tithen min” is Sindarin for “little one”. The mention of hanging holly in…