The Reading Mother
This lovely poem just might transport you back to your childhood, especially if you were fortunate enough to have a reading mother…or a reading father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or teacher… Continue reading
This lovely poem just might transport you back to your childhood, especially if you were fortunate enough to have a reading mother…or a reading father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or teacher… Continue reading
J.B. MacKinnon’s latest book is an imaginative and thorough investigation into the theory that living with less will help to save our planet. Continue reading
A wistful, wise poem – written over a hundred years ago – that continues to offer sage advice about how to make the world a kinder and better place, one small step at a time. Continue reading
Walter Brueggemann is surely one of the most influential and treasured Bible interpreters of our time. In this newly updated version of his 2010 book Journey to the Common Good, he links the wilderness experience in the book of Exodus to our current societal crises – proposing the same advice that God gave to the Israelites thousands of years ago: love your neighbour.
A lyrical, wise and universal poem that lovingly reminds us of that tender place between holding on and letting go, in the heart of every parent and every child. Continue reading
A lovely poem that reminds us all to say a prayer of thanks for old friends, who just seem to know when we need a dose of love and laughter. They are one of the most precious gifts we have in this world. Continue reading
Kai Siedenburg is a poet and Ecotherapist, who helps people connect with the healing power of nature. In this captivating poem, she poses delightful questions to open the eyes and ears of our imagination to the amazing world around us. Continue reading
A grand and thrilling poem, inspired by the glowing night skies above us, that speaks to the interlocking connections and kinship of everyone and everything. Continue reading
An extraordinary and very personal look at the life of an astronaut, written by one who is now using the lessons she learned in space to instill Earthlings with a greater sense of both responsibility and hope for our planet’s future. Continue reading
This beautiful and beloved prayer has gained worldwide popularity with people of many faith traditions. Whether it was written by the popular saint himself, or by someone who was inspired by his life and example, the prayer continues to provide rich material for spiritual reflection. Continue reading