A Rainbow in The Garden
By Amanda Pizzolatto There’s a rainbow blooming in the garden, An array of colors adorning the sides of the path As petals unfurl and release their sweet perfume While melodies are swapped at the bird…
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Lilies on the Altar
By Amanda Pizzolatto With tender care the lilies are arranged Set on either side of the candlestick’s flame A splash of white against the setting sun Accenting the altar in a flowery frame …
Spring, Spring, Spring
By Amanda Pizzolatto Spring, it won’t be long before the hills are covered in green. Spring, I want to roll in all the scents that flowers bring. Spring, I want to enjoy the sights,…
Day of St. Patrick
By Amanda Pizzolatto Good luck charms and three-leaf clovers Seeing the color green plastered all over With hints of gold for leprechaun treasure And kegs of beer for clurichaun pleasure Orange and white complete…
Kingly Gifts
Build for me a treasure chest Build only the very best Make it sturdy, make it strong Make it as lovely as a song But be small enough for a mule Adorn it with exquisite…
What Maid is This
By Amanda Pizzolatto What Maid is this, so gentle and mild, Upon whom God is constantly smiling? And to whom is sent, a questioning announcement, To see if she would be willing. This, this…
St. Nicholas’s Night
The original Santa Claus Was a man who lived in Turkey A very long time ago, ‘tis true A jolly, dear old Bishop Who took his duties seriously And a smile when times were blue…
Prepare for the King
By Amanda Pizzolatto It began with a prophecy uttered long ago Bringing hope to a people that fell from grace That the Son of God would come to Earth And not only show us…
The Power of Prayer for the Living and the Dead
A lot can be said about the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy. For those who aren’t familiar with the list, they are as follows: instructing the ignorant, counselling the doubtful, admonishing the sinners, bearing wrongs…
A Basket of Bread and Roses
Elizabeth filled her basket with whatever bread she could find. She just hoped she wouldn’t be seen by members of the court. While her husband shared her desire and passion for helping the poor, she…