A series of poems on love would not be complete without Shakespeare’s famous Sonnet 116. The sonnet appeared in Emma Thompson’s screenplay for the film of Sense and Sensibility, and is…
Today’s love poem The Good Morrow is from one of the greats of English literature, John Donne. (1572 – 1631) Amazingly this was probably his earliest poem. It weaves sensual and spiritual…
What would it look like to fall in love with God for Valentine’s Day? Here is a great prayer/poem to read and reflect on. Recognizing the depth of God’s love…
As Valentine’s Day approaches I find myself thinking a lot about the real meaning of love. I feel this poem by Mary Oliver is a great one to reflect on…
by Christine Sine Over the weekend someone shared this quote from St. Teresa of Avila with me: “Remember: if you want to make progress on the path and ascend to the…
by Christine Sine I was one of 2 billion people around the world who watched the wedding celebrations of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday. Like many I tuned…
By Jenneth Graser — Fear wrapped around some linen garments Myrrh, spices for a man now dead. Nothing to fault him for, no deed, or word But spat upon and…
A story by Keren Dibbens-Wyatt — Saint Francis lasted longer than I did at the Conference for Christian Leaders “Using Your Influence”. He sat through several speakers and nodded politely…
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