Category Archives: Poetry

Is Contemplative Spirituality for Everyone?

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

From time to time I have been asked if I believe contemplative spirituality is for everyone. Those who ask confess that they find it difficult and unrewarding to sit still. They experience God much more in doing things. “I’m just not wired that … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Prayer | Tagged Alan P. Tory, Celtic Daily Prayer, contemplative, Henri Nouwen, John 17:20-23, Kathrin Burleson, Michael Ford, Northumbria Community, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 63:1, Quiet Solitude, Return, Wounded Prophet | Leave a comment

That Sweet Moon Language

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

In the parable of the net, Jesus tells his listeners that the kingdom of heaven is like a fisherman that casts his net wide. He collects everything in the sea: fish and sea creatures, tin cans and old boots. God wants them all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Bradley Shawn Rabon, Cast Your net, Daniel Ladinsky, Hafiz, Love Poems from God, Matthew 13:47-52, Parable of the Net, With that Moon Language | 1 Comment

Resurrection Cleaners

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

. . . you implore me to so fall in Love, and fall anew in ever-new depths of skywashed Love till every capillary of your universe throbs with rivering fire . . . – from “The Word” by Margaret Avison … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Poetry, Popular Posts, Stories | Tagged Cloud Study, God's love, Kate Ter Haar, Mararet Avsion, new broom, resurrection energy, Ricky Romero, rivering fire, skywashed love, soul renovation, storebukkebruse, The Word | Leave a comment

God Is in Love with You

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

“Ask Christians what they believe about God,” David Benner writes in Surrender to Love, “and most have a good deal to say. However, ask the same people what they know about God from direct personal experience, and most will have … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Prayer | Tagged Anne Yungwirth, Daniel Ladinsky, David Benner, David Benner. Surrender to Love, experiencing God's love, God's love, God's love for you, Hafiz, Love Poems from God, Nan C. Merrill, Psalms for Praying, Ready to Burst, Two Giant Fat People | 3 Comments

Thin Places

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

God Is Waiting There I know a place where God dwells, the heart whispers. Let us go there. Why, God is everywhere, the head replies. There is no place where God is not. Yes, says the heart, but there are thin places where … Continue reading →

Posted in Mystical, Poetry, Popular Posts | Tagged Bowen Island, God's love, Jaison Cianelli, Mike Stewart, No Crowds Present, Psalm 139, Psalm 84:1-4, Thin Places, Tofino, Tony Horabin, Transformation, Vancouver Island | 3 Comments

Christ Has Risen

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

“The Incredulity of St. Thomas” by Caravaggio, 1601-2 The Incredulity of Thomas Incredulity. Words are wasted on his impenetrable mind: “Unless I see, unless I touch.” Incredulity guards the heart seals the tomb from disappointment. “Thomas!” Voice charged, words spark. “See. … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Holy Week, Poetry | Tagged Caravaggio, doubt, Easter, Easter poem, faith in Christ, incredulity, John 20:24-29, resurrection, The Incredulity of St. Thomas, Thomas | 3 Comments

Christ Has Died

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

Homeless they take him down from the cross his PUTcold body pierced PUTbruised mouth silenced PUTsoft eyes blind as he began now at end PUTwrapped in cloth strips PUTlaid in wrong place helpless God stone heaved tomb sealed sudden scream PUTmine guards curse push me PUT“Go home!” can’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Holy Week, Lent, Poetry, Popular Posts | Tagged Caravaggio, Christ has died, Easter Saturday, Entombment of Christ, homeless | 1 Comment

Ash Wednesday

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. – Luke 9:51 Pilgrimage Ash Wednesday He’s on the road PUT waiting for me today we begin a forty day walk to Jerusalem I lace up my shoes and follow PUT from a safe distance but it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Poetry, Stories of an Everyday Pilgrim | Tagged Ash Wednesday, Brian Whelan, Lenten Poem, Lenten Reflection, Luke 9:51, pilgrimage, Stories of an Everyday Pilgrim, The Way | 2 Comments

The Secret Place

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

I was in New Life’s Community Free Store the other day and found a book called The Ice Cream Store. I scooped (!) it up. I loved reading Alligator Pie to my kids when they were young. Here was another book written by … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Mystical, Poetry | Tagged Alligator Pie, Canadian, centre, David McPhail, Dennis Lee, Finding Grace at the Centre, grace, grandchildren, Kelly Dycavinu, Knit Together, poet, Psalm 139:15, secret place, The Ice Cream Store, Thomas E. Clarke | Leave a comment

Incarnation: Some Assembly Required

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

Incarnation: Some Assembly Required I open my door to welcome all that You are and PUT everyone comes in anxious thoughtful joyous distraught expectant ANGRY PUT (with compassion crushing PUT blame baring PUT vulnerability) lost God unassembled I feel Your … Continue reading →