Translation of Wonder: the Mysteries of the Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Verse

This is a fixed-format e-book.In Translation of Wonder, poet Tim Bete reflects on the life of Jesus through the Mysteries of the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross. Through 34 poems that encompass the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries, as well as the Stations, Bete presents a poetic journey from the Annunciation to the Crowning of Mary in Heaven. These poems are perfect as reflections while praying the Rosary or the Stations of the Cross, or can be read consecutively as a meditation on Jesus’ entire life.Editorial reviews“Tim Bete’s Translation of Wonder makes the life of Christ, indeed, the very person of Christ, almost touchably close. The wonder of this collection of prayer-poems is, for me, not only what happens when I read and pray with these poems, but what happens to me when I close the book and return to daily life. I find that I’m not the same person; I have been changed. This book is something to treasure.”— Johanna Caton, OSB, Benedictine nun, poet, and Pushcart Prize nominee“Tim’s collection, carried across every page, reads like a playwright stepping into sacred dialogue, staged before us with reverence and immediacy. The voice is intimate yet theatrical, with wordplay that’s both efficient and evocative. ‘The Assumption’ piece is especially moving—playfulness and tenderness woven together in a son’s love for his mother.”— Fr. Yamai Bature, OCD, editor, Mount Carmel magazine“Bravo! Bete sustains a strong voice throughout, but also a flexible one, moving easily between awe, ease, and even dashes of humor (I love the idea of a wet Trinity). He walks a wonderful line between heightened language and maintaining an invitation to the poetry-shy reader.”— Jeffrey Essmann, award-winning poet and editor, The Catholic Poetry Room“This book will be a great aid to many in meditating on Our Lord, Our Lady, and the Gospel. Bete’s insights and command of the theology behind the events manifest a rich and deep spiritual life and a man who is well acquainted with contemplation and Our Lord.”—Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS, author of the From The Heart Homily Book SeriesAbout the authorTim Bete, OCDS, is editor emeritus of the Catholic Poetry Room. This book is his third poetry collection, following The Raw Stillness of Heaven and Wanderings of an Ordinary Pilgrim. His poetry has also been published in Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry, Mount Carmel magazine, Apostolate of the Little Flower magazine, and by the Semi-Province of St. Thérèse of the Discalced Carmelite Friars.Tim is a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, where he has served as a Formator, on Council, and as President. He was co-chair of the 2018 National OCDS Congress, held in Columbus, Ohio. He has been a speaker on the topic of poetry and its role in faith on the Carmelite Conversations Podcast, the Catholic Imagination Conference, and in news stories published by the Catholic News Agency.