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The Poetry Patch
by WAOB® Audio Theatre
Poetry touches our deepest emotions. It can stir us to action, or bring us peace. We invite you join our talented readers, and enjoy whatever poem you pick.
Episodes
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S10E4 - To My Little Brothers in Heaven by St. Thérèse of Lisieux
December 28 is Holy Innocents’ Day when we remember all the infants who were killed by King Herod after the birth of Jesus. In honor of those children, listen to this poem written by St. Therese of Lisieux titled, “To My Little Brothers in Heaven.” Read by Edward Roberts. A Production of We Are…
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S10E3 - Veronica by Julianne Leonard
As Jesus was carrying his cross on the road to Calvary, he met a woman named Veronica. This is typically known as the sixth station of the cross. Listen to this poem written by Julianne Leonard that expresses her heartfelt compassion for Jesus. Read by Leigh Anne Jerz. A Production of We Are One...
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S10E2 - Nicodemus by Julianne Leonard
Nicodemus was an older Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin that believed in Jesus, but didn’t have the courage to show it publicly. Listen to this compelling poem by Julianne Leonard written from his perspective in the days leading up to Jesus’ death and burial. Read by Dennis Jerz. A Production...
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S10E1 - A Prayer in Spring by Robert Frost
Where can you find peace and happiness? Perhaps listen and pray this poem, “A Prayer in Spring” by Robert Frost. Read by Renee Stockberger. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
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S9E3 - Four-Leaf Clover by Ella Higginson
Each leaf of the clover has a meaning behind it according to Ella Higginson’s poem, “Four-Leaf Clover.” Listen to hear what she suggests and where the clover grows. Read by Dana Flowers. Our Audio Engineer was Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
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S9E2 - Woods in Winter by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
As seasons change, so do the sounds within nature. Listen as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow describes what he hears in his poem, “Woods in Winter.” Read by Paul Fox. Audio Technician Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
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S9E1 - The Three Kings by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Listen to the ’s poem, “The Three Kings” that describes the visitors from afar who came to see Jesus at the time of his birth. Read by Pat Conroy. Audio technician was Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.
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S8E11 - The Lockless Door by Robert Frost
Reflect on how you view change in your life as you listen to Theresa Arnette read Robert Frost’s poem The Lockless Door.
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S8E10 - Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare
Listen to one of William Shakespeare’s most famous and romantic works as Theresa Arnette reads Sonnet 18.
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S8E9 - A Visit from St Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore
Listen to this lively reading of the traditional children’s poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, written by Clement Clark Moore and read by David Seremet.
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S8E8 - Angel of Charity by Thomas Moore
A poem written by Thomas Moore that describes the Angel of Charity dwelling above in heaven with a smile of love. Read by Dana Flowers.
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S8E7 - Little Orphant Annie by James Whitcomb Riley
This poem describes how Little Orphant Annie teaches children how to be on their best behavior so the "goblins" don't get them. Written by James Whitcomb Riley and read by Paul Fox.
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S8E6 - Shakespeare's St. Crispin's Day Speech by William Shakespeare
Listen to Shakespeare's St Crispin's Day Speech from "The Life of King Henry V." Act 4 Scene 3 King Henry V. inspires and rallies his army through his description of glory and honor. Read by Dennis Jerz
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S8E5 - Goblin Feet by J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien writes of one using their imagination as they gaze upon the beauty of nature around them. Read by Paul Fox.
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S8E4 - America The Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates
Listen to Bob and Maria Kocisko recite one of the most beloved patriotic poems of the United States that was written by Katharine Lee Bates in 1893.
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S8E3 - The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
A poem by Francis Scott Key that was inspired by the flag that survived the battle of 1812 at Fort McHenry. Read by Paul Fox.
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S8E2 - Lead, Kindly Light by St. John Henry Newman
A simple request to the Lord, to lead on a journey from the darkness to the light. Fr. Stephen West reads this poem by St. John Henry Newman.
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S8E1 - Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost
Take some time to enjoy the snow. Listen to this Robert Frost poem read by Tony Chiappetta.
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S7E31 - Christmas Carol
This beautiful Christmas poem, tells of all of those who came to visit the newborn Jesus. Written by Sara Teasdale and read by Hyery Hwang.
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S7E30 - Hora Novissima
A request for a peaceful death, not surrounded by friends, but surrounded by the Lord and the Blessed Mother. Jason Leikam reads this John Henry Newman poem.
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S7E29 - Saint Michael
The great archangel, St. Michael, is captured in this poem by John Henry Newman and read by Chris Paluzzi.
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S7E28 - The Theologian's Tale
Love the Lord by loving all of God's children. Edward Roberts reads this Henry Wadsorth Longfellow poem.
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S7E27 - The Assumption of Mary
Dana Rizzo reads this poem about the Blessed Mother and her assumption to heaven. Written by St. Alphonsus de Liguori.
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S7E26 - The Transfiguration
Cate Stuart reads this beautiful poem by John Henry Newman.
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S7E25 - James and John
Two brothers. Two apostles. Two saints. Listen as Tony Chiappetta reads this poem by John Henry Newman.
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S7E24 - A Day of Sunshine
Matthew Wojtechko reads this encapsulating poem about sunshine, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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S7E23 - To the Fourth of July
A telling poem about a search for freedom. Written by Vivekananda and read by Jason Leikam.
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S7E22 - Blue Angels (Home Recording)
Paul Fox reads this original poem by Margaret Delle.
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S7E21 - Consolation
Dana Rizzo reads this encouraging poem by John Henry Newman.
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S7E20 - Memorial Day
Scott Walton reads this poignant poem about Memorial Day by Alfred Joyce Kilmer.
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S7E19 - The May Magnificat (Repost)
May is Mary's month. Listen as Tony Chiappetta reads this lovely poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
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S7E18 - Pentecost
The fire of the Holy Spirit is powerful. Listen to this William Blake poem read by Michael Steele.
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S7E17 - Ascension
Reflect on the Lord Jesus Christ ascending to heaven in this beautiful poem by John Donne and read by Paul Fox.
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S7E16 - The Virgin Perfect
This short poem offers a beautiful and succinct glimpse into the life of the Virgin Mary. Tony Chiappetta reads this poem by Charles Leo O'Donnell.
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S7E15 - Seen and Unseen
Parent's worry about their children. Mary and Joseph were no different. Listen to their thoughts captured in this poem by Frances Chesterton and read by Elizabeth and Albert Saenz.
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S7E14 - Easter Wings
Shana M. Buck reads Easter Wings by George Herbert.
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S7E13 - The Angel's Story
How is the resurrection of Christ viewed from the perspective of the angel's in heaven? Find out in this beautiful Robert Fletcher poem that is read by Elizabeth Saenz.
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S7E12 - Happy Magadalene
The life of Mary Magdalene is traced by this Charles Wesley hymn and read by Dana Rizzo.
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S7E10 - Sonnet Written in Holy Week at Genoa
A beautiful retreat will not outdo the beautiful sacrifice of one man for the whole world. Listen as Edward Roberts reads this poem by Oscar Wilde.
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S7E2 - Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Elizabeth Saenz reads Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh by Frances Chesterton
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S7E9 - The Annunciation (With Music)
The message of an angel declared to Lord's handmaid. And from her yes, came the savior of the world. Dana Rizzo, John Walker and Carolyn Jerz lend their voices to David Michael Belczyk's adaptation of this great moment in salvation history.
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S7E8 - To St. Joseph
Edward Roberts reads To St. Joseph by Charles Leo O'Donnell.
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S7E7 - Christ's Bloody Sweat
Shana M. Buck reads Christ's Bloody Sweat by Robert Southwell.
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S7E6 - Jonah
Michael Thimons reads Jonah, by John Henry Newman.
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S7E5 - Confession
Dana Rizzo reads Confession by George Herbert
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S7E4 - A Thunderstorm
Tony Chiappetta reads A Thunderstorm by Emily Dickinson.
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S7E3 - St. Gregory Nazienzen
Michael Thimons reads St. Gregory Nazienzen by John Henry Newman.
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S7E1 - Candlemas
Dennis Jerz reads Candlemas by John Henry Newman.
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S6E38 - Joseph
Albert Saenz reads Joseph, by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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S6E37 - A Child's Song of Christmas
Dana Rizzo reads A Child's Song of Christmas, by Marjorie L.C. Pickthall.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Poetry touches our deepest emotions. It can stir us to action, or bring us peace. We invite you join our talented readers, and enjoy whatever poem you pick.
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Poetry touches our deepest emotions. It can stir us to action, or bring us peace. We invite you join our talented readers, and enjoy whatever poem you pick.
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