The Poetry & Writings of Archbishop Ronald J. Lay

A reflective collection of poetry and prose by Archbishop Ronald J. Lay,
exploring themes of nature, family, love, memories, and faith in God.

As you read this quaint little book, you will find the charming simplicity of Archbishop Ronald J. Lay's poetry.
Heartwarming thoughts touch us deep within our being: memories of loves we have had in our lives, our family and friends who were so dear to us, and, of course, our love of God.

Lovers of poetry will find Archbishop Ronald J. Lay's writings on nature, family, romance, and God to be of the first order.

When you begin to read his prose materials, they are stories remembered over the years. These stories are written with such eloquence, composed as if writing a sympathy. They move you as music moves you.

The writings pull you into them as if you had written them. You feel the grass under your feet with dew, smell the freshly cut hay, and hear the chirping of birds, as well as the water moving over the rocks.
His writings carry you back in time to special places and special people. It was a time of comfort, joy, and happiness, when you felt peace and love all around you and knew that there was a loving God.

Archbishop Ronald J. Lay's "Words of Wisdom" section contains words of profound thought. They are words that will open your eyes to the reality of life and help you understand what life is all about.
He writes descriptively, putting words to paper the same way he creates on canvas with a brush and paint.

Archbishop Ronald J. Lay is a fine writer and a wonderful addition to the world of American poets. He is also quickly becoming known as one of America's most sensitive poets and is being identified by many as "The Weeping Poet."

You may experience tears of joy and sadness while reading his writings, as many tears were shed by
Archbishop Ronald J. Lay while he wrote this book.