By Jack Urban O, the ecstasy and the ache and the kiddywink glee; A long-awaited joy, ripens into the thrill Of waiting. The Father’s heart torn ’tween child and thine

Ellen Pointer Abode I, II, III linocut print While contemplating Advent readings and canticles that exude joy, I rested on Micah 5:2-5a, Psalm 80:1-7, Hebrews 10:5-10, and the Visitation in

A Christmas nightmare. A parent grieves over a son at death’s door. What hope remains when faith is dying too? Only the faintest prayer, maybe, breathed more than spoken, a

By Sarah Logan Born to die; how death frames life! I lean in close; breathe Baby’s breath. I lift you up in moonlit glow – Come, be the balm for

Julia Damion Peace Oil on paper The second week of Advent centers on God’s peace amidst a dark and turbulent world. In our lives, peace is often overshadowed by turmoil