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The Poetry Patch

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Poetry touches our deepest emotions. It can stir us to action, or bring us peace. We invite you join our talented readers, and enjoy whatever poem you pick.
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Episodes

S7E18 - Pentecost

The fire of the Holy Spirit is powerful. Listen to this William Blake poem read by Michael Steele.

May 19, 202152 secSeason 7Ep. 18

S7E17 - Ascension

Reflect on the Lord Jesus Christ ascending to heaven in this beautiful poem by John Donne and read by Paul Fox.

May 12, 20212 minSeason 7Ep. 17

S7E16 - The Virgin Perfect

This short poem offers a beautiful and succinct glimpse into the life of the Virgin Mary. Tony Chiappetta reads this poem by Charles Leo O'Donnell.

May 05, 2021Season 7Ep. 16

S7E15 - Seen and Unseen

Parent's worry about their children. Mary and Joseph were no different. Listen to their thoughts captured in this poem by Frances Chesterton and read by Elizabeth and Albert Saenz.

Apr 28, 20212 minSeason 7Ep. 15

S7E14 - Easter Wings

Shana M. Buck reads Easter Wings by George Herbert.

Apr 26, 20211 minSeason 7Ep. 14

S7E13 - The Angel's Story

How is the resurrection of Christ viewed from the perspective of the angel's in heaven? Find out in this beautiful Robert Fletcher poem that is read by Elizabeth Saenz.

Apr 17, 20211 minSeason 7Ep. 13

S7E12 - Happy Magadalene

The life of Mary Magdalene is traced by this Charles Wesley hymn and read by Dana Rizzo.

Apr 17, 20213 minSeason 7Ep. 12

S7E10 - Sonnet Written in Holy Week at Genoa

A beautiful retreat will not outdo the beautiful sacrifice of one man for the whole world. Listen as Edward Roberts reads this poem by Oscar Wilde.

Apr 17, 20211 minSeason 7Ep. 10

S7E9 - The Annunciation (With Music)

The message of an angel declared to Lord's handmaid. And from her yes, came the savior of the world. Dana Rizzo, John Walker and Carolyn Jerz lend their voices to David Michael Belczyk's adaptation of this great moment in salvation history.

Mar 29, 20214 minSeason 7Ep. 9

S7E8 - To St. Joseph

Edward Roberts reads To St. Joseph by Charles Leo O'Donnell.

Mar 29, 20211 minSeason 7Ep. 8

S7E6 - Jonah

Michael Thimons reads Jonah, by John Henry Newman.

Mar 04, 20211 minSeason 7Ep. 6

S7E5 - Confession

Dana Rizzo reads Confession by George Herbert

Mar 01, 20212 minSeason 7Ep. 5

S7E4 - A Thunderstorm

Tony Chiappetta reads A Thunderstorm by Emily Dickinson.

Feb 13, 20211 minSeason 7Ep. 4

S7E1 - Candlemas

Dennis Jerz reads Candlemas by John Henry Newman.

Feb 02, 2021Season 7Ep. 1

S6E38 - Joseph

Albert Saenz reads Joseph, by Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Dec 29, 20201 minSeason 6Ep. 38

S6E36 - Isaac

Michael Steele reads Isaac, by John Henry Newman.

Dec 29, 20201 minSeason 6Ep. 36

S6E35 - Rosa Mystica

Cate Stuart reads Rosa Mystica, by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Dec 15, 20204 minSeason 6Ep. 35

S6E34 - Little Tree

Mariah Betz reads Little Tree, by E.E. Cummings.

Dec 03, 20201 minSeason 6Ep. 34

S6E32 - Trees

Tony Chiappetta reads Trees, by Alfred Joyce Kilmer.

Nov 23, 20201 minSeason 6Ep. 32

S6E30 - For the Dead

Shana M. Buck reads For the Dead, by John Henry Newman

Nov 13, 20202 minSeason 6Ep. 30

S6E26 - Guardian Angel

Jason Leikam reads Guardian Angel by John Henry Newman

Oct 12, 20202 minSeason 6Ep. 26
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