Who would ever think of creating Christian haiku? John Mark
Peterson did, and he has done the Christian faith a favor. For
the entire Liturgical Year, Mark has authored haiku that are
beautifully composed, biblically grounded, and spiritually
enriching. They bring contemplation to the mind and joy to
the heart. Read them!
Father Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap.
Capuchin College, Washington DC
Former member of the Vatican's International Theological
Commission
The biblical poetry contained in Before the Last Sky by John
Mark Peterson has the potential to open new horizons for
everyone who reads it. Faith comes by hearing, and the
marvelous rhythm generated by Mark's creative combination
of Scripture with the language of poetry affords the reader
with encounters that can free heart, mind and soul. The great
saint and poet Pope John Paul II said, "Faith frees thought
and opens new horizons to the language of poetry" (March
18, 1994). What a beautiful blessing!
Father Stan Fortuna, CFR
