Remembering That It Happened Once

Poets have long given us poems as portals into the stunning event and astonishing affirmation at the core of Christian faith: the Eternal Word has taken on flesh in Jesus of Nazareth. This is the mystery and message this collection of poems explores. The Latin word for "e;poetry"e; is carmen. Over time, carmen formed into our English word "e;charm."e; These are Christmas carmen for the believer and doubter, the joyful and sorrowful, and the seeker longing for the experience of "e;God with us."e; They are for opening the heart, widening the imagination, and shaping the soul. They are for remembering and beholding the mystery of the Incarnation in everyday life all year long.