6th Summons: Ad Orientem (Poem)

When I launched the 6th Summons on Saturdays for supporters, I mentioned that each week might be different: an extra reflection, a longer article, even a book list or interview. Well today’s is the most different. It’s a poem.

Now for a bit of context. My family has a history with poems. My dad and aunts have written them for weddings, funerals, etc. I…