Lost Time Chapter 4
By Jocelyne Ross Word Count: 218 Rating: G Summary: While Joyce lies comatose, she relives her life with her husband and family, as they try to wake her up. Resting in that peaceful place, she…
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Lost Time: Chapter 3
By Jocelyne Ross Word Count: 278 Rating: G Summary: While Joyce lies comatose, she relives her life with her husband and family, as they try to wake her up. Joyce is gone again. To the…
Lost Time: Chapter 2
By Jocelyne Ross Word Count: 865 Rating: G Summary: While Joyce lies comatose, she relives her life with her husband and family, as they try to wake her up. Day after day , Gabriel’s unwavering…
Lost Time: Chapter 1
by Jocelyne Ross Word Count: 500 Rating: G Summary: While Joyce lies comatose, she relives her life with her husband and family, as they try to wake her up. Author's Note: To my husband David…
To God, Who Gives Joy to Our Youth
For Reverend Raphael Barousse, OSB - Father Raph - Uncle Bubby - on His Birthday By Lawrence "Mack" Hall Word Count: 205 Rating: G Summary: A poem to an aging yet forever-young priest Introibo ad altare…
The Outburst
“Get to the Tabernacle and let Heaven fall on you. What do lovers do when they gaze with love at each other?” -Ana St. Paul- Ah! We are finally alone.I kneel in the Presence of…
Artistic Excellence: A Catholic’s Reflection on Islam in the Arts
Having an artistic nature, one of my main interests in Islamic culture has been its proclivity for creativity. This is true in writing, design, textiles, fashion, architecture, and a host of other avenues.…
An Apology of an Apology: An Overview of the Catholic Stance on Marriage
Apology: A regretful acknowledgement of an offense or failure A very poor or inadequate example of something A reasoned argument or writing in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine1 Until this year,…
Star of the Sea: Marian Devotion through the Prism Of an Old English Hymn to the Virgin
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary has played an integral role in Christian devotion since the early days of the Church, and continues to be a vital part of the daily devotions of Catholic, Orthodox,…
Abbey St. Joseph – Vespers
By Mack Hill Word Count: 80 Rating: G Summary: Prayers at the end of the day. Dusk rises from the dark and dewy grass And sweet bells sing to end the workman’s day, To call…