Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry (Audible Audio Edition) Peter Menkin William Bailey III Books
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"Poetry, on the other hand, offers us deep riches of meaning with a remarkable economy of words. This was an art of wisdom often chosen by the mystics of the West and popularized by the hymnodists. In this sense, poetry - and particularly Christian poetry - continues to offer a counterpoint to the dry, wordy explanation that often stupefies the human spirit more than it edifies." From these lines, poet and author Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB, takes listeners on a contemplative and inspiring journey and adventure through his collection of meaningful poems, Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry.
In this collection of contemplative poems, listeners will uncover a very old challenge to people in the 21st century - a challenge not unlike that penned by some favorite Anglican poets across the ages. Through these moving and distinctive original poems, some from contemporary work that also depict the poet's colorful character, they will find a blend of humor, personality, poignancy, spiritual reflection, and popular culture. Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry captures listeners' senses and give them a reflective experience - allowing them to boost their spirit and inspire them to live a meaningful life.
Spiritually inspiring, filled with insights, and life altering, Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry is engaging poetry that everyone will surely enjoy.
Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB has been writing poetry on a regular basis since 1999. His work is primarily religious and spiritual and originally sprung from the inspiration brought to him by contemplative prayer and regular Church worship. He was received as an Oblate of Immaculate Heart Hermitage, (New Camaldoli), Big Sur in 1995, and also studied theology when attending The School for Deacons, now located in Berkeley, California. He is a Benedictine.
Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry (Audible Audio Edition) Peter Menkin William Bailey III Books
The work on preparing the manuscript began in March, 2011 and the work was published by Xlibris June 6, 2011. Juliana Jensen, a friend from Church, was editorial consultant. We met at the local Starbuck's a number of times to decide what poems to use, and their sequence in the book. She was wonderfully helpful. Most of the poetry in the book, "Seasons of Faith," was written around 1999 to 2002, with some poems of contemporary writing. We decided to start the book with a direct, feet on the ground, "secular" poem that indicates a meditative, even contemplative experience. It is local in locale, at the beach in a popular Marin County location at evening time. Though I have many poems written, given the time with which the poetry writing spans, there is much to do and I remain inspired to continue the work. Some poems have been revised over a period of years, and as one poet said, We live with a poem and its themes in our hearts and minds sometimes for years before finishing the individual work. That is so true for me. Here is some text from the Public Relations announcement written by the publisher Xlibris, with the hopes people will find "Seasons of Faith: Religious & Spiritual Poetry" to their liking. I believe it makes a good gift book. It is a pretty book, and the inside type attractive, too. Editors at the publlisher helped with the typographical design and layout, though some seminal concept for the cover design was made by Church friend Bill Reiser, a professional designer. Sally Brower took the cover picture, and it is a live photograph--not enhanced by photoshop. I think the colors are terrificly attractive. Here is that text from the Press Release: "Poetry, on the other hand, offers us deep riches of meaning with a remarkable economy of words. This was an art of wisdom often chosen by the mystics of the West and popularized by the hymnodists. In this sense, poetry -- and particularly Christian poetry -- continues to offer a counterpoint to the dry, wordy explanation that often stupefies the human spirit more than it edifies." From these lines, poet and author Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB, takes readers on a contemplative and inspiring journey and adventure through his collection of meaningful poems, Seasons of Faith: Religious and Spiritual Poetry. In this collection of contemplative poems, readers will uncover a very old challenge to the people in the 21st century - a challenge not unlike that penned by some favorite Anglican poets across the ages. Through this moving and distinctive original poems, some from contemporary work that also depict the poet's colorful character, they will find a blend of humor, personality, poignancy, spiritual reflection, and popular culture. Seasons of Faith: Religious and Spiritual Poetry captures readers' senses and give them a reflective experience - allowing them to boost their spirit and inspire them to live a meaningful life.Product details
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Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry (Audible Audio Edition) Peter Menkin William Bailey III Books Reviews
Brother Menkin's book of spiritual poetry has something for anyone seeking to add a new component to their contemplative practices, or just for a pick-me-up, or something to get you through a busy day. Many of his poems touched something in my own memory and soul, grabbed me, pulled me in, made me pick up my Bible or Book of Common Prayer to dig a little deeper. I especially liked "I Desire to See Good Days," and "Advent," and will use them with my Anglican Prayer Bead meditations. My favorite "Coffee, You Flavor My Life." I saw a man sitting in a coffee shop somewhere, maybe a Starbuck's in San Francisco's Financial District, seeing a woman who attends his church - and he goes every day hoping to see her, talk to her. Or, it could be that he's meeting a woman who left him? Read it, and make your own decision about this, and Brother Menkin's wonderful, refreshing poetry.
Yes, another five-star rating - and because the work is that good.
The work on preparing the manuscript began in March, 2011 and the work was published by Xlibris June 6, 2011. Juliana Jensen, a friend from Church, was editorial consultant. We met at the local Starbuck's a number of times to decide what poems to use, and their sequence in the book. She was wonderfully helpful. Most of the poetry in the book, "Seasons of Faith," was written around 1999 to 2002, with some poems of contemporary writing. We decided to start the book with a direct, feet on the ground, "secular" poem that indicates a meditative, even contemplative experience. It is local in locale, at the beach in a popular Marin County location at evening time. Though I have many poems written, given the time with which the poetry writing spans, there is much to do and I remain inspired to continue the work. Some poems have been revised over a period of years, and as one poet said, We live with a poem and its themes in our hearts and minds sometimes for years before finishing the individual work. That is so true for me. Here is some text from the Public Relations announcement written by the publisher Xlibris, with the hopes people will find "Seasons of Faith Religious & Spiritual Poetry" to their liking. I believe it makes a good gift book. It is a pretty book, and the inside type attractive, too. Editors at the publlisher helped with the typographical design and layout, though some seminal concept for the cover design was made by Church friend Bill Reiser, a professional designer. Sally Brower took the cover picture, and it is a live photograph--not enhanced by photoshop. I think the colors are terrificly attractive. Here is that text from the Press Release "Poetry, on the other hand, offers us deep riches of meaning with a remarkable economy of words. This was an art of wisdom often chosen by the mystics of the West and popularized by the hymnodists. In this sense, poetry -- and particularly Christian poetry -- continues to offer a counterpoint to the dry, wordy explanation that often stupefies the human spirit more than it edifies." From these lines, poet and author Peter Menkin, Obl Cam OSB, takes readers on a contemplative and inspiring journey and adventure through his collection of meaningful poems, Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry. In this collection of contemplative poems, readers will uncover a very old challenge to the people in the 21st century - a challenge not unlike that penned by some favorite Anglican poets across the ages. Through this moving and distinctive original poems, some from contemporary work that also depict the poet's colorful character, they will find a blend of humor, personality, poignancy, spiritual reflection, and popular culture. Seasons of Faith Religious and Spiritual Poetry captures readers' senses and give them a reflective experience - allowing them to boost their spirit and inspire them to live a meaningful life.
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