Maranatha Morning
Fire at first ignites from within, with the voice of St. Catherine of Siena: “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” The warmth develops in my…
Author: Fellowship & Fairydust
Inspiring faith and creativity & exploring the arts through a spiritual lens
The Seven Sayings
These are the seven sayings that made the world aright, breathed upon the wind by the Lord of light, as from his wooden throne they conquer broken hearts, and spoke by Him alone then healing…
Darkest Before Dawn: Life, Death, and Rebirth in Literature
Life, death, rebirth. These themes are revisited every year when the flowers bloom again, filling the world with color, like a rainbow had walked through the melting snow. The image of a stone rolled away…
A Death in Fantasyland: A Meditation on Mortality
My heart was racing as I made my way down the stairs. I knew I had to call the ambulance. In the muddled haze of thoughts, I made my way into the dining room. I…
How the Symbol of Roman Cruelty became the Symbol of God
The Christian cross, recalling the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is probably the most internationally recognisable cultural symbol on the planet. And yet, very few people in the West know about its history. Crucifixion is believed…
The Drama of Clay
This is the drama of clay And the passion of the flood Bread cast over the waters Breathed upon and broken Like God upon the ground Ugly as sin and sorrowing, Pure and pouring out…
Fear of Hell: A Reflection on Its Place in the Christian Life
I have had multiple conversations with people – people who love the Lord, receive the sacraments, and live a life striving for holiness – who have said something like: “I’m not normally scrupulous, but when…
Fishers of Men
One Sunday, the priest talked about a trip to Galilee. He and a few other priests went to the Sea of Galilee and found an interesting tourist sight. Apparently an ancient fishing boat had been…
Annunciation: A Drama Workshop Idea
(Mary has woken in the early hours of the morning to pray and go about her household chores. The room is dimly lit.) GABRIEL “Hail, child immaculate, most highly favoured.” MARY (afraid) “Who calls out…
Weeping Blackbird
Do not disturb me I can barely move I do not wish to Let me sit Quiet and unhindered As the pages softly turn And the wind scatters apple petals Across the garden I…