Anthony Schueller

Reaching Forever

Arts & Literature

“As a writer I believe in the power of words. As a priest and preacher, I believe in the power of stories—narratives of suffering, self-transcendence, and hope that move the mind and heart. Reading this collection of Philip Kolin’s sublime verse, I felt I was on holy ground. I am more convinced than ever of the poet’s high calling to articulate what is most true and enduring in our shared human experience. Kolin weaves together events and people as well as Scriptural figures and archetypal themes in a stirring affirmation of the sacred that lies beneath all of life. Words as carefully chosen and crafted as his are to be savored and appreciated.”