The Poetry of the Incarnation
Stephen Copeland
May 20, 2026
Let’s explore Francis’ image of God that he names in his “Canticle of the Creatures.” Poetry, song, art, help us to enter into the mystery
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Stephen Copeland
Stephen Copeland is a storyteller and an Indiana native who now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. His new book, "In the House of Rising Sounds," explores the spiritual dimensions of music and thin places. He is an editor with Franciscan Media.
The Poetry of Letting Go
Stephen Copeland
May 15, 2026
Robert Frost once described a poem as a “momentary stay against confusion.” Was this what Francis was doing on some level in the Canticle, as
‘They Came through the Storm’
Stephen Copeland
April 8, 2026
When I’m down about the state of affairs in this country that I love, I return to one of my favorite shows, The West Wing.
Into a Deeper Unity
Stephen Copeland
April 7, 2026
I think today it’s easier than ever with the Internet and now AI to isolate ourselves. It’s easy to end up in an echo chamber,
Divine Flow of Life
Stephen Copeland
March 22, 2026
Poet John O’Donahue once wrote, “I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” May this prayer heighten your awareness of the divine flow of your life and your ongoing dance with the Trinity.
‘Love Builds Up’
Stephen Copeland
March 21, 2026
From the depth of St. Francis’ relationship with God, he intuited a profound understanding of the human ego.
Out of Many, One
Stephen Copeland
March 11, 2026
It is only through the passage of diversity that we awaken to our inherent union and spiritual connection to one another.