I am an Episcopal Priest, an artist, and a writer who lives in Columbus, Ohio. I serve as the Rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, on the Ohio State University Campus. I am a Contemplative Christian, and that tradition is reflected in my art and writing. As an artist, I am very influenced by Medieval manuscript art, and by the Rothschild Canticles in particular. If you are interested in purchasing any of the art presented on this site, please send me an email.
While Kneeling, I Speak My Magic Self
I see my reflection in the polished gold of my gift,like a priest staring down into a chalice.I shine from the side of the scrolled box,and looking at myself is like looking at the sky,at the part of me that lives above,always close to the goodness of God,always trying to choose, with me,good thoughts, good…
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Nativity
Now this world’s mindfinds the strangeness of angelsand the snow, trampled in the streets,relearns the clarity of the sky.Stars flame in plates of food,and the claims of bodies,abused by years of walking,scarred from work, are made good.The whole town is angel-dressed,and all the people are astounded.Each neighbor wears a different face,each is arrayed in startling…
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St. Joseph’s Wedding Vows
If anyone objects to this unionlet them know that I will not touch youuntil the child is born.Let no one say that he is mine,and not the offspring of a vision.Everyone will look at us strangely.They will whisper “his new wifehas seduced him with her ecstasies,he is enticed by mania.”Even my friends will say“You are…
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