Why memorize a poem? What do race, #ChurchToo, and embodiment have to do with poetry? I explore all of those questions, and more, in this hot-off-the-press book review.
Category: Sacred Verse: Poetry, Prayer, and Faith
New Advent Practices (A Poem)
How I'm finding God's beauty this year when so many Advent practices are off limits.
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Poetry as Cure for Being Gaslit
Poems (and psalms) alone are not sufficient to address injustice. But they can be a first step in the right direction.
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God in the Throat: An Interview with Malaysian Poet Ezra Jalin
A discussion about the poetry scene in Malaysia, as well as poetry's role in activism, mental health, and faith.
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Days of Awe: A Gentile Discovers Jewish Poetry
My recent enchantment with the long poetic tradition surrounding the Jewish holidays Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Prayer of Blessing Over a Website
A prayer to bless the virtual rooms of an online home.
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Isaiah’s Invite
A poem about working at an abusive church.
