Brian J. Claasen

One of the Loaves Was Yours

Arts & Literature

“From reimagining the faith and perspective of such diverse biblical characters as St. Paul, Eve, and Simon the magician (Acts 8), to giving faith expression and interpretation, to what he experiences in his garden, John Brugaletta demonstrates a vulnerability that invites readers into a deeper exploration of their own experience of God. . . . With imagination, self-reflection, and honesty, John Brugaletta puts to verse faith’s varied journey of mountain tops and valleys, sunlight and shadow. Brugaletta pens for us a faith that is inclusive of doubts and joys, laughter and tears, confidence and struggle.”

The Crossing Point of Our Lives

Arts & Literature

“In his latest collection of poetry, John Brugaletta provides introspection, hope, curiosity, and humor as he imagines and explores Christian faith and relationships both biblical and autobiographical. From his opening chapter of searching, confessional poems of vulnerable faith to the closing fable narrative which evokes in the reader moral and theological exploration, Brugaletta demonstrates art in language and depth in reflection.”