Tag Archives: faith

Jugular

Posted on July 27, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

The lion kills for life, and life is rarely grateful. We will hold fast our fingers clasped tight like kites were flying, like the cracks in boulders held our weight. Do you see heart there in the thin shadows? Do … Continue reading →

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Belgrade and Kiev, Warsaw and Tears

Posted on April 2, 2014 by theminstrelscitadel

Peace escapes us all. While the world watched innumerable invading armies laid waste to these cities of antiquity these places where dreams were born and legacies were suckled these places where inhumanity marched for centuries, like an ugly snag in … Continue reading →

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Bruce Cockburn – The Rose Above The Sky

Posted on August 10, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

Cockburn is a poet for the masses. And his music will take you to where you most need to be.

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A short tale of two Francises

Posted on July 27, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

The dudes who chose the new Pope did a good job for a change. I like this new guy, Jorge Mario Bergoglio aka Pope Francis. First of all, I like how he chose his Papal name in honor of Saint … Continue reading →

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