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Holy Poetry

Each Sunday an original poem inspired by Christian scripture.
Each Wednesday an original poem in the key of spirituality.

Launched 2 years ago

Dear Friend, who hates me
I plead for mercy your truth without kindness is a cudgel and in your ears my truth is a patty cake.

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Gumshoe God
Nothing concealed will not be revealed. Matt 10:26

Jun 20•Holy Poetry

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My Favorite Bruce Springsteen Line
"The poets down here write nothing at all, they just sit back and let it all be." That's how I feel about theology.

Jun 17•Holy Poetry

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God's Ear
At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, Matthew 9:36

Jun 13•Holy Poetry

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Heart Speaks to Heart
The Sacred Heart speaks to our heart.

Jun 10•Holy Poetry

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The Earth’s Holy Father
Apr 23, 2025•Holy Poetry

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Work of Art
Feb 18•Holy Poetry

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Two Kings of Memphis
Jan 14•Holy Poetry

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Purgatory
Nov 1, 2025•Holy Poetry

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Reminder - New Vessel
Spiritual sharing about May's favorite poem.

Jun 7•Holy Poetry

Upscale Café
The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all…

Jun 6•Holy Poetry

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True or False Priest
Wisdom Figure, bearer of sacred light or Keeper of the Law who is always right Wounded Healer learning from his pain or Wound spreader fighting his…

Jun 3•Holy Poetry

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In The Image of Three
Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with…

May 31•Holy Poetry

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Three Ways to See the Trinity
It is too simple to say the Shamrock family mom, dad and baby.

May 27•Holy Poetry

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Reverse Babel
Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them and whose sins you retain are retained. John 20:23

May 23•Holy Poetry

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New Vessel
believe it or not, a Pentecost poem.

May 20•Holy Poetry

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Holy Poetry

Each Sunday an original poem inspired by Christian scripture.
Each Wednesday an original poem in the key of spirituality.