A reflective collection of poetry and prose by Archbishop Ronald J. Lay, exploring themes of nature, family, love, memories, and faith in God. As you read this quaint little book, you will find the charming simplicity of Archbishop Ronald J. Lay's poetry. Heartwarming thoughts touch us deep within our being: memories of loves we have had in our lives, our family and friends who were so dear to us, and, of course, our love of God. Lovers of poetry will find Archbishop Ronald J. Lay's writings on nature, family, romance, and God to be of the first order. When you begin to read his prose materials, they are stories remembered over the years. These stories are written with such eloquence, composed as if writing a sympathy. They move you as music moves you. The writings pull you into them as if you had written them. You feel the grass under your feet with dew, smell the freshly cut hay, and hear the chirping of birds, as well as the water moving over the rocks. His writings carry you back in time to special places and special people. It was a time of comfort, joy, and happiness, when you felt peace and love all around you and knew that there was a loving God. Archbishop Ronald J. Lay's "Words of Wisdom" section contains words of profound thought. They are words that will open your eyes to the reality of life and help you understand what life is all about. He writes descriptively, putting words to paper the same way he creates on canvas with a brush and paint. Archbishop Ronald J. Lay is a fine writer and a wonderful addition to the world of American poets. He is also quickly becoming known as one of America's most sensitive poets and is being identified by many as "The Weeping Poet." You may experience tears of joy and sadness while reading his writings, as many tears were shed by Archbishop Ronald J. Lay while he wrote this book.
Lay, Archbishop Ronald J.: - "Author: Archbishop Ronald J. Lay About the author: Archbishop Ronald J. Lay, C. Ph.D., D.D. was born in Franklin, Indiana on Thanksgiving Day - November 27, 1947. Currently he is living in St. Cloud, Florida. He comes from a Christian home and family. Many of these values are reflected in his writings. Having an artistic background, he is an international medalist winner in painting; an ordained priest; a member of the Academy of American Poets, as well as a member of the Faith and Philosophy Society. He was also listed in "Who's Who in America, 2014."His graduate education includes Antioch University, University of Central Florida and the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Seminary. Archbishop Ronald J. Lay later served as a professor of worship studies at this seminary. He received a Doctor of Divinity and the Jerusalem Cross Medal for artwork done for this church. Archbishop Ronald J. Lay began writing about two years ago and discovered poetry to be a new and exciting form of expression. When not writing or painting, Archbishop Ronald J. Lay enjoys when possible: reading, playing the piano, fishing, and spending time in his beloved Indiana Publisher: Archbishop Ronald J. Lay Library of Congress Control Number: 2026907984"
