"I have romanticized fantasy and fantasized on loveless comedy..."
Humanity
Silver spoon bought too soon, in mockery of the Church...
The myth of the capable person
Good morning. I hope you find yourself able to wake up into peace today...
Wind
Nothing but the wind, window rolled down on the interstate...
Tongue Depressors
Put tongue depressors on depressed confessors. It's much better. It's cold in church so I wear a sweater. Letters on my jacket. Sin light as a feather...
Suffering
I'm buffering suffering with silk-stained promises of prosperity...
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis
Here is a beautiful prayer I came upon last year from the patron saint of animals and the environment, St. Francis Assisi.
Welcome to my site!
Hi! My name is Nathan and this is my blog, "The Olive and The Oak." This site serves as a home to reflection and art centering around Christian spirituality and the person of Jesus. Everyone is welcome to join me as I celebrate beauty, press into meaning, and explore the art of living as a human being in a world made by a God who loves.
