A Different Perspective: Poems to make you think and pray

Fr Mark Skelton offers five beautiful poems inspired by the gospels to make us think and pray during Lent.

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Fr Mark Skelton, Priest-Poet of Plymouth diocese, offers us five new poems for Lent. Inspired by the details of some well-known parables and events, his insights are ideal for prayer and reflection during this Lenten season.

Light and Salt – Matthew 5:13-16.
Rock or Sand – Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49.
Speck or Plank – Luke 6:41-42.
The Squandering – Luke 15:8-10.
The Different Ways to Start a Fire – John 20:22; Acts 2.


Each poem is accompanied by:
The Scripture reference that inspired it.
An image to help you pause, pray and reflect.

They can be used by individuals and groups for meditation and discussion.