John has now walked with Jesus for forty years and has been writing mostly poetry since 1967. He was raised Roman Catholic, attending Catholic grade school and public high school in New Jersey. He ...view moreJohn has now walked with Jesus for forty years and has been writing mostly poetry since 1967. He was raised Roman Catholic, attending Catholic grade school and public high school in New Jersey. He played baseball, basketball, and has continued to be a runner since he was fifteen.view less