Before the Last Sky

Who would ever think of creating Christian haiku? John MarkPeterson did, and he has done the Christian faith a favor. Forthe entire Liturgical Year, Mark has authored haiku that arebeautifully composed, biblically grounded, and spirituallyenriching. They bring contemplation to the mind and joy tothe heart. Read them!Father Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap.Capuchin College, Washington DCFormer member of the Vatican s International TheologicalCommissionThe biblical poetry contained in Before the Last Sky by JohnMark Peterson has the potential to open new horizons foreveryone who reads it. Faith comes by hearing, and themarvelous rhythm generated by Mark's creative combinationof Scripture with the language of poetry affords the readerwith encounters that can free heart, mind and soul. The greatsaint and poet Pope John Paul II said, "e;Faith frees thoughtand opens new horizons to the language of poetry (March18, 1994). What a beautiful blessing!Father Stan Fortuna, CFR