Pro-life speaker & activist. Poet. I also write on disability, theology, literature, & more.
It was a privilege to join Travis and Rigel at the Coffee, Commerce & Catechesis podcast for a discussion on what it means to live out our Catholic faith courageously in the public sphere. Watch the interview here:
A poem
A poem
“What is your vision for your vocation? How would you articulate to others where and how you are being called to use your gifts in God's service? What challenges do you want to take up? What changes in your sphere of influence or in the world do you want to see?"
A poem
Your peace may not lie In finding the answers But in accepting uncertainty...
I [used to] think thatAcceptanceWas a synonym for DefeatThat the white flag of SurrenderMeant giving permission for annihilation By an enemySo I foughtAnd fought and foughtAnd swore that I'd tear down the starsAnd rearrange their atomsBefore I would bend or yieldTo RealityI'll fight like hell, I thought smugly, I'm a fighter.But when you fight like … Continue reading Acceptance
I wrote the following short essay as part of my application to the Cardus NextGEN Fellowship, which I'm excited to take part in. The application question asked, "Do you think religion can play a role to promote greater flourishing in modern democratic societies? If not, why not? If so, what do you think are the … Continue reading Quo Vadimus?
The apples we place in our grocery carts are all perfectly round. Each red rose in the bouquet from our local florist is the same size and the same shade as her companions. When we don't spend much time in uncultivated nature, we sometimes end up thinking that plants always look so similar to each … Continue reading You’re not a mistake.
Dear patient, Your prognosis is unclear. The treatment journey for your chronic illness will be complex. As a start, please add in iron supplements, to improve your energy levels. I am also prescribing some poetry, to fortify your spirit. These “prescriptions” are actually, in the main, descriptions. They are not curative; rather, they will anchor … Continue reading Poetry Rx
Maria McCann 