Lisieux's Poet Laureate

The evolution of Saint Thérèse's spirituality can be traced through the two volumes of her published General Correspondence. Each chapter is devoted to a particular correspondent, and explores the nature and scope of the rapport Thérèse established with this individual. To achieve his objective, W. Bruce Ingram employs the avant-garde medium of found poetry (see the Introduction to this book for an explanation of this literary sub-genre), which has never before been applied to the vast output of Theresian scholarship. It is his hope that this collection of fifty-one found poems-abridged facets of affectionate exchanges that encapsulate the essence of the correspondence-will act as a gateway, a catalyst, prompting a more in-depth study of and prayerful reflection on the doctrine of Saint Thérèse's "Little Way of Spiritual Childhood." Lisieux's Poet Laureate offers anyone interested in spiritual enrichment or in the study of saints, as well as devotees of Saint Thérèse, a thoughtful and inspiring read.

Auteur

W. Bruce Ingram served for thirty-five years as a Catholic educator. He received the Mark of Excellence Award for his engaging presence in the classroom and was recently honored with a scholarship established in his name through the generosity of former student and alumnus Vikas Tandon at Saint Mark's High School, Wilmington, Delaware. All royalties from this book will be donated to further fund that scholarship.Ingram has written and edited a number of publications, including literature detailing the RCIA process, guidelines for implementing the USCCB Curriculum Framework, mission and philosophy statements for Middle States accreditation, course catalogs, school yearbooks, and newspaper articles. And, as theology chair, he wrote and promoted departmental guidelines and policies. His credentials include a BA from LaSalle University and an MA from Villanova University. He is now retired and resides in Vineland, New Jersey.