The Tree That Fell
By Joshua David Ling Word Count: 689 Rating: G Summary: The Legend of St. Boniface in rhyme. Nature groaned like Paul foretold, Winter was everlasting. Dead men drunkenly stumbled in the dark, And in Hesse,…
Tag: Christianity
The Gifts of the Wise Men: An Epiphany Reflection
More than gold, frankincense, and myrrh, the greatest gift the wise men offered the babe Jesus was their worship. In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it can be so easy to get…
…Who Gives Joy to my Youth
By Lawrence Hall Word Count: 138 Rating: G Summary: A poem of joy. Introibo ad altare Dei. Ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam. I will go in to the altar of God: to God who…
The Crossing of Christopher: A Golden Legend
There once lived a man named Darrick, with strong arms and bulging muscles, a smith by trade, accustomed to hammering down metal and bending it to his will. In the village, he was renowned…
The Enfield Report
~ by Sarah Levesque [Newscast at the Second Meeting House of the First Church of Christ, Enfield, Massachusetts] ELDRIDGE: Hello, I’m Francis Eldridge from HIST News. Today, July 8th, 1741, I’m standing in front of…
That Arduous Love Affair: Sir John Betjeman and the Gift of Faith
It was Christmas when my uncle introduced me to him. His poetry has echoed off the walls of my room since then, and his words have rushed in my defence when I have been in…
I'm Not Letting Go: A Reflection on God’s Faithfulness
“The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking” (Psalm 34:18 TLB). Healing; it’s something we all need some time or another because we all get hurt. This is because life on this earth…
Sacred Chalice, Blooming Staff: The Legend of the Glastonbury Thorn
Although the exact date is unknown, Christianity was most likely introduced into the British Isles some time during the first century. This definitive event in the history of Europe is often associated with Joseph of…
Venite Paremus: The Importance of Advent
Bilbo Baggins, that renowned hobbit of old, once said that he felt stretched, like too little butter spread across too much bread. No one would ever enjoy such a slice of bread. The proportion isn’t…
Thinning Veil
By Cheryl Anne, Originally published Oct 25 2016 Word Count: 148 Rating: G Summary: A poem for All Saints Day At this time of the Thinning Veil, may we remember All Saints and All Souls…