Dreams and Images: An Anthology of Catholic Poets
Enriched edition. Exploring Divine Love and Faith Through Poetic ImageryBy Various
Length8h 46m
About this audiobook
"Dreams and Images: An Anthology of Catholic Poets" presents a rich tapestry of poetic expression that explores the intersection of faith, personal experience, and the human condition. This anthology meticulously curates works from a diverse array of poets who articulate a profound engagement with Catholicism, blending metaphysical reflection with vibrant imagery. The literary style ranges from the meditative and contemplative to the passionate and fervent, showcasing poems that navigate the complexities of belief, doubt, and divine mystery within a contemporary context. Through this anthology, readers are invited into a dialogue between tradition and modernity, where each poem serves as a testament to the enduring power of faith in artistic expression. The collection features contributions from celebrated poets as well as emerging voices, each shaped by their unique backgrounds and spiritual journeys. The editors, driven by a desire to illuminate the pivotal role of Catholic thought in the evolution of poetry, have been inspired by their own experiences within the Church and the transformative potential of creative expression. Their collective vision is to celebrate the diverse landscapes of Catholic poetry. This anthology is unequivocally recommended for both poetry enthusiasts and those curious about the role of spirituality in art. It serves not only as a profound exploration of faith through verse but also as a celebration of the universal human experience. Whether you seek solace, inspiration, or a deeper understanding of the Catholic tradition, "Dreams and Images" offers a treasure trove of insights and emotional resonance.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length8 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
112MY SHIP
2Introduction
113VISIONS
3Historical Context
114IRELAND, MOTHER OF PRIESTS
4Synopsis (Selection)
115THE HUNTERS
5INTRODUCTION
116IN CHERRY LANE
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6OUR LORD AND OUR LADY
117SURRENDER
7TO THE BALLIOL MEN STILL IN AFRICA
118HYMN FOR PENTECOST
8THE SOUTH COUNTRY
119DARK ROSALEEN
9THE EARLY MORNING
120WHAT IS WHITE?
10THE PROPHET LOST IN THE HILLS AT EVENING
121WISHES FOR MY SON
11THE BIRDS
122RESIGNATION
12COURTESY
123IN DARK HOUR
13NOEL
124A SONG OF COLOURS
14AFTER A RETREAT
125THE WORLD’S MISER
15THE TERESIAN CONTEMPLATIVE
126CECIDIT, CECIDIT BABYLON MAGNA!
16HOW SHALL I BUILD
127A SONG OF LAUGHTER
17SONG
128APOCALYPSE
18THE DESOLATE CITY
129ST. BRIGID
19A CHRISTMAS SONG
130ROSA MYSTICA
20LIKE ONE I KNOW
131THE POOR MAN’S DAILY BREAD
21MEA CULPA
132TO ASK OUR LADY’S PATRONAGE FOR A BOOK ON COLUMBUS: A FRAGMENT
22IN TIR-NA’N-OG
133A GENERAL COMMUNION
23LADY DAY IN IRELAND
134THE SHEPHERDESS
24ST. PATRICK’S TREASURE
135CHRIST IN THE UNIVERSE
25THE SPOUSE OF CHRIST
136“I AM THE WAY”
26CHRIST THE COMRADE
137VIA, ET VERITAS, ET VITA
27AN OLD WOMAN OF THE ROADS
138UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN
28THE HEAVIEST CROSS OF ALL
139TO A DAISY
29SATURNINUS
140THE NEWER VAINGLORY
30DREAMING OF CITIES DEAD
141THE FOLDED FLOCK
31DEATH OF CUCHULAIN
142CONVENT ECHOES
32GODS AND HEROES OF THE GAEL
143ENGLAND
33AT BENEDICTION
144THE PILLAR OF THE CLOUD
34PRIMROSE HILL
145THE GREEK FATHERS
35TWILIGHT
146RELICS OF SAINTS
36TO A THRUSH
147THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
37TO A PLAIN SWEETHEART
148THE SON OF GOD
38TO A ROBIN
149TO ST. JOSEPH
39THE POET
150THE DEAD MUSICIAN
40OCTOBER
151GIOTTO’S CAMPANILE
41SORROW
152NAME OF MARY
42HUMAN LIFE
153A CHRISTMAS CAROL
43CARDINAL MANNING
154ROMA MATER SEMPAETERNA
44SONG
155MARY’S BABY
45THE SONS OF PATRICK
156THEY WENT FORTH TO BATTLE
46SONG OF THE LITTLE VILLAGES
157HE WHOM A DREAM HATH POSSESSED
47THE SOUL OF KARNAGHAN BUIDHE
158MARIA IMMACULATA
48THE ANGELIC CHORUS
159THE RAISING OF THE FLAG
49LADYE CHAPEL AT EDEN HALL
160THE BABE OF BETHLEHEM
50MARY IMMACULATE
161THE TOYS
51THE PILGRIM
162“IF I WERE DEAD”
52ON THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
163DEPARTURE
53MARY
164REGINA CŒLI
54EXTREME UNCTION
165IDEAL
55BENEDICTIO DOMINI
166MUSIC
56CARTHUSIANS
167I SEE HIS BLOOD UPON THE ROSE
57MARIS STELLA
168THE STARS SANG IN GOD’S GARDEN
58AN AUTUMN ROSE-TREE
169“IS IT NOTHING TO YOU?”
59TO A CARMELITE POSTULANT
170THE BEES OF MYDDLETON MANOR
60A PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT
171A LEGEND
61THE CONFESSIONAL
172THE SACRED HEART
62AN ELEGY, FOR FATHER ANSELM, OF THE ORDER OF REFORMED CISTERCIANS, GUEST-MASTER AND PARISH PRIEST
173THE ANNUNCIATION
63SORROW
174OUR DAILY BREAD
64OUR LADY’S DEATH
175MY MARYLAND
65VIGIL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
176MAGDALEN
66THE OLD VIOLIN
177WHY THE ROBIN’S BREAST WAS RED
67MAURICE DE GUERIN
178LE REPOS IN EGYPTE: THE SPHINX
68HE MADE US FREE
179ANDROMEDA
69THE GRANDEURS OF MARY
180NATURE THE FALSE GODDESS
70THE RIGHT MUST WIN
181THREE DOVES
71MATER DOLOROSA
182THE WAY OF THE WORLD
72YULETIDE
183AVE MARIA
73OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
184REVELATION
74AT THE LEAP OF THE WATERS
185MARQUETTE ON THE SHORES OF THE MISSISSIPPI
75NIAGARA
186THE EMPIRE BUILDER
76COMMUNION
187THE MEN BEHIND THE GUNS
77THE NIGHTINGALE
188A THOUGHT FROM CARDINAL NEWMAN
78TRYSTE NOEL
189THE CONQUERED BANNER
79THE WILD RIDE
190A CHILD’S WISH
80ODE FOR A MASTER MARINER ASHORE
191THE SWORD OF ROBERT LEE
81IN LEINSTER
192SONG OF THE MYSTIC
82AUNT MARY
193MARY, VIRGIN AND MOTHER
83KING ARTHUR’S WAES-HAEL
194THE WIND ON THE HILLS
84OLD NUNS
195BELIEVE AND TAKE HEART
85THE MOTHER OF THE ROSE
196AVE MARIA BELLS
86THE TRANSFIGURATION
197STIGMATA
87BELOVED, IT IS MORN
198THE BELLS OF SAN GABRIEL
88A SEA STORY
199THE POOR
89THE STARLIGHT NIGHT
200THE PROMISED COUNTRY
90THE HABIT OF PERFECTION
201HOLY COMMUNION
91SPRING
202STARS OF CHEER
92THE FRIAR OF GENOA
203CHRIST AND THE PAGAN
93THE DARK ANGEL
204OUT OF BOUNDS
94TE MARTYRUM CANDIDATUS
205FATHER DAMIEN
95CHRISTMAS AND IRELAND
206RECOGNITION
96TO MY PATRONS
207“IS THY SERVANT A DOG?”
97OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
208LILIUM REGIS
98CADGWITH
209TO THE ENGLISH MARTYRS
99A FRIEND
210THE HOUND OF HEAVEN
100BY THE STATUE OF KING CHARLES AT CHARING CROSS
211THE DREAD OF HEIGHT
101THE HOUSEWIFE’S PRAYER
212TO MY GODCHILD—FRANCIS M. W. M.
102BROTHER JUNIPER
213MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
103THE THRONE OF THE KING
214PLANTING BULBS
104THE CHILD’S WISH GRANTED
215SHEEP AND LAMBS
105CHARITY
216THE MAKING OF BIRDS
106A SONG BEFORE GRIEF
217THE MAN OF THE HOUSE
107THE CLOCK’S SONG
218COELO ET IN TERRA
108IRELAND
219EGIDIO OF COIMBRA—1597 A.D.
109MUSIC MAGIC
220Analysis
110GETHSEMANE
221Reflection
111MY LIPS WOULD SING ⸺
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