The Development of Doctrine

From the first instruction by Saint Vincent of Lerins, priest The development of doctrine Is there to be no development of religion in the Church of Christ? Certainly, there is to be development and on the largest scale. Who can be so grudging to men, so full of hate for God, as to try to … Continue reading →

New – Prayers of My Heart – Now Available on Amazon

Listening with the heart in quiet prayer inspired  me to write Prayers of My Heart.- conversations with God in poetry. My poetry is prayer.  It’s me, talking with God. It is often psalm-like in its rhythms. It flows from a grounded Catholic desire for holiness of life and spiritual growth.  I am always the sinner striving to be saintly to … Continue reading →

I Watched a Friend at Prayer

I watched a friend at prayer. From the moment her eyes Met Yours on the Cross, She was enraptured. What is it that passes between like souls? The gulf between You, God, And Your creature is unfathomable, Yet, Your love spans the distance and dissimilarity With the intimacy of a mother Suckling her infant, All … Continue reading →