This poem relates to my baptism in the Holy Spirit back in October 1977. I had no idea that such an event would take place and had never even heard of such a thing until then. It is something that will remain with me throughout the remainder of my earthly life and after that, in … Continue reading Sancte Spiritus
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Poem to the Holy Spirit
Greetings everyone. I will be writing a new poem concerning the Holy Spirit, which will appear in the Personal Experience section on the site. It will relate to the time when I experienced the person of the Holy Spirit in a new and very powerful way, back in 1977. It should be noted that anyone … Continue reading Poem to the Holy Spirit
My latest poem
As you can see, my latest offering is now uploaded on to the site. You can see it either in the blog or in the Personal Experience section. Either way, I hope you enjoy it and another offering concerning personal experience is already taking shape. Pax, Peter.
Assisi Presence
ASSISI PRESENCE A winding, twisting road, a steady climb Up from Assisi, where the humble saint Once lived and worked, until his calling to Rebuild God’s ruined church, his joyous task Now points towards a hermitage, a place Of worship, prayer from holy joyful hearts. Within a wall, a narrow orifice Leads out towards a … Continue reading Assisi Presence
Back to the serious stuff!!
Now that my humourous efforts have been uploaded, it's time to put some more serious spiritual work on to the site. A new poem only just completed, called "Assisi Presence" will be uploaded on to the new "Personal Experience" section in the next day or two. It relates to a special time while I was … Continue reading Back to the serious stuff!!
To retreat or not to retreat?
TO RETREAT OR NOT TO RETREAT (A HUMOROUS - ?? POEM). (Can be sung to the tune for “Immortal, invisible, God only wise”) Retreatants, bid welcome We hope that your stay Is pleasant and meaningful In every way. A few simple rules that We ask are observed, They’re written for guidance So please do not … Continue reading To retreat or not to retreat?
Personal Experience
This is the latest page on the website, relating to personal spiritual experiences that are very special to me and which will stay with me for the rest of my life. I hope you will find the poems about them just as uplifting as I did when experiencing them and writing about them later.
Different Schools Together (Miltonesque version!)
My mate Johnny M looked at my poem, and liked it so much that he offered to rewrite it in his own inimitable style. So here, everyone, for your delectation and delight, is JM's version of my poem. I hope you enjoy it. Really............??!! A verse of whimsie, no relation I Unto the said Ken, … Continue reading Different Schools Together (Miltonesque version!)
Different Schools Together
I thought that I would add some humour to the Family Related section of the website, and simply rename it Family Related/Humour. I have added A Flight of Stars to the section, and now a silly poem, which will appear in two versions, will now be published. It is based on a humourous expression of … Continue reading Different Schools Together
A Flight of Stars
From humble earthly origin, a star Began to rise from childhood, rising high To academic stardom, there to leave Behind a life of questioning and turmoil. Success in academia brought forth The gift of teaching whereby others would Receive from wisdom's light the chance to learn And themselves blossom on life's journeying. Now wedding bells … Continue reading A Flight of Stars