Antony Theodore (born 1954) is a bilingual German poet, academic and religious leader who writes in both English and German.[1] His poems and books are mostly based on spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and underlying unity of all world religions.[2][3] Several of his poems are being recited as sermons at Christian churches.[4] He has also written the biography of American spiritual leader Thomas Merton.[5] Thousands of his poems are scattered over hundreds of poetry websites like Poem Hunter, where he is consistently ranked among top world poets.[6] The Indian poet Tapan Kumar Pradhan has translated and edited several of his books on world religions.
Quotes
- For when God’s light opens my heart, I hear the laughter of innocence in my being.
- Antony Theodore in "Psalms of Love"
- Come, scribble on my mind the Word of God.
- Antony Theodore in "Jesus Christ in Love"
- Teach not the dog to sing, ask not the squirrel to bark. Let the peacock dance, ask not the hen to waltz.
- Antony Theodore in "Jesus Christ in Love"
- I love to bathe in the spring of my soul. There is a spring in me that ripples and brims.
- Antony Theodore in "Jesus Christ in Love"
- Make me fruitful O Lord, of heaven and earth. Make me fruitful for the world.
- Antony Theodore in "Jesus Christ in Love"
- I did not come on my own, Mother. God wanted it so.
- Antony Theodore in "I Am Your Baby, Mother"
- God has left plenty for me. But I am seeking only your warmth, your love.
- Antony Theodore in "I Am Your Baby, Mother"
Quotes on Antony Theodore
- Antony Theodore’s poetry shows underlying unity of all world religions.
- Tapan Kumar Pradhan in "Psalms of Love"
See also
References
- ↑ Pastor Antony Theodore liest aus seinem vierten Buch (in de).
- ↑ Creation and Criticism – Poems of Antony Theodore.
- ↑ Mangattu, M.. Pain Pleasure and Paradox in Poetry. pp. 20–21. Retrieved on July 8, 2021.
- ↑ Virtual Liturgy – Poem "Crying out in Wilderness" by Antony Theodore.
- ↑ Theodore, Antony (January 1, 1993). Thomas Merton's Mystical Quest for Union with God. pp. 88–92. OCLC 30320691. Retrieved on July 6, 2021.
- ↑ Top 500 World Poets. Poem Hunter.
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