Sainted cloth, silk and linen crystalline tears fall from blackened eyes. Faith is their shield and prayer the only weapon for combat. Include poetry regularly in the church newsletter. Print poetry in the church bulletin. Indeed, as with music, painting and other art forms, writing poetry can provide a creative sacred space where the divine and the human spirit work together.
Most churches use poetry in the form of Psalms or prayers.
But when a congregation empowers the poets who sit in every pew to get busy, something special can take place. Here are some ideas on how to make it happen. All Saints' Day is a good occasion to introduce the practice. Try using poetry to connect the lives of renowned saints with our everyday saints. A carpenter, for example, might choose St. Joseph.