The Poetry & Writings of Archbishop Ronald J. Lay

By Archbishop Ronald J. Lay

As you read this quaint little book, you will find the charming simplicity of Dr. Lay's poetry. Heartwarming thoughts touch us deep within our beings—memories of loves we have had in our lives. Our family and friends, who are so dear to us, and, of course, our love of God. Lovers of poetry will find R.J. Lay's writings about nature, family, romance, and God to be of the first order. When you began to read his prose materials, they're stories that have been remembered over the years. These stories are written with such exquisiteness as if writing a sympathy. They move you as music moves you. The writings pull you into them as if you had written them. You feel the grass under your feet with dew, the smell of freshly cut hay, the chirping of birds, as well as the water moving over the rocks. His writings carry you back in time to special places and special people. It was a time of comfort, joy, and happiness when you felt peace and love all around you and knew there was a loving God. R.J. Lay's "Words of Wisdom" section has words of profound thought. They are words that will open your eyes to the reality of life and help you understand what life is all about. He writes the words descriptively with a pen on paper the same way he creates on canvas with a brush and paint. Dr. Lay is a fine writer and a wonderful addition to the world of American poets. He is also quickly becoming known as one of America's most sensitive poets, being identified by many as "the weeping poet." You may experience tears of joy and sadness, while reading his writings, as many tears were shed by Dr. Lay as he wrote this book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lay
• Release date: May 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201118303

Archbishop Ronald J. Lay

Archbishop Ronald J. Lay, C. Ph. D., D.D., was born in Franklin, Indiana, on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1947. Currently, he is living in St. Cloud, Florida. He comes from a Christian home and family. Many of these values are reflected in his writings. Having an artistic background, he is an international medalist winner in painting, an ordained priest, an "Archbishop," a member of the Academy of American Poets, as well as a member of the Faith and Philosophy Society. He was also listed in "Who's Who in America, 2014." His graduate education includes Antioch University, the University of Central Florida, and the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Seminary. Dr. Lay later served as a professor of worship studies at this seminary.He received the Doctor of Divinity and the Jerusalem Cross medal for artwork done for this church.R.J. Lay began writing about two years ago and discovered poetry to be a new and exciting form of expression. When not writing or painting, Dr. Lay enjoys, when possible, reading, playing the piano, fishing, and spending time in his beloved Indiana.Please follow me on my official YouTube channel athttps://youtube.com/channel/UCKW2JgkUKT8U246diBYsIfQ

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Dedication and Appreciation

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Dedication and Appreciation

By author and Illustrator

Dr. R.J. Lay

FOREWORD

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As you read this quaint little book, you will find the charming simplicity of Dr. Lay's poetry. Heartwarming thoughts touch us deep within our being, memories of loves we have had in our lives. Our family and friends that are so dear to us and of course, and our love of God. Lovers of poetry will find R.J. Lay's writings of nature, family, romance and God to be of the first order. When you began to read his prose materials, they're stories being remembered over the years. These stories are written with such exquisite as composed if writing a sympathy. They move you as music moves you.

The writings pull you into them as if you had written them. You feel the grass under your feet with dew, the smell of freshly cut hay, hear the chirping of birds; as well as the water moving over the rocks. His writings carry you back in time to special places and special people. It was a time of comfort, joy and happiness when you felt peace and love all around you and know there was a loving God. R.J. Lay's Words of Wisdom section has words of profound thought.

They are words that will open your eyes to the reality of life and help you understand what life is all about. He writes descriptively the words with pen on paper the same way he creates on canvas with brush and paint. Dr. Lay is a fine writer and a wonderful addition to the world of American Poets. He is also quickly becoming known as one of Americas most known sensitive poets and being identified by many as The weeping poet. You may experience tears of joy and sadness while reading his writings, as many tears were shed by Dr. Lay as he wrote this book.

AUTHORS NOTES

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My name is Dr. Ronald J. Lay, C. Ph. D., D.D. and I am a Archbishop Metropolitan Primate of the Old Catholic Church. I must admit when the idea first crossed my mind to write this book, I felt like, "who me?' As time went on, I found God had blessed my life in so many ways, including my ability to write. I decided to share my blessing in life with others.

I was born in Franklin, Indiana in 1947 to Stephen and Lucille Gunter Lay. My two sisters are Geraldine (who passed away in 2009) and Diane. We all are all baptized born again Christians and this dear family unit is the basis and background for many of my writings. My father and mother gave me a blessed childhood and background for which I 'm still grateful today. Diane and I are all that remains of our family unit today and I love her dearly.

In 1972 I began painting and receiving some instructions from Marie Goth, Indiana's oldest and finest woman painter. During the following years I won awards but did not enter many competitions. The last competition I entered was the Emerald City Classic International. I won the Special Medal from the Founders for Excellence. This prize-winning painting was a beautiful sea scape painting entitled Evening Glow. It was an oil painting done on canvas. In 1986 I was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. Which is an imbalance disorder and haven't been painting much since that time. The disease progressed over the past 24 years. I finally, as a last resort, had the nerved severed from my brain. As a result, I have lost all balance and hearing on my right side. I couldn't figure why all this was happening to me but one day I began listening to God more closely and realized he was breaking me down to call me