Lyra Martyrum Spiritual a concern which manifests the

a concern which manifests the full import of Léon Bloy’s famous formula: “Man has places in his poor heart which do not yet exist

he founded Blackfriars Priory at the University of Oxford

Father Cessario richly illuminates the nature of the priesthood with insights that will instruct priests

He authored numerous theological works

Yet its peace is the peace of God—“not

Lyra Martyrum Spiritual a concern which manifests theEdited by Benedict J. Whalen Lyra Martyrum is an anthology of Catholic poetry composed amidst what has been called one of the brightest chapters in the history of martyrdom for the faith: the English Reformation. Through their poetry, the saints and blesseds in this volume, including Thomas More, Philip Howard, Henry Walpole, Robert Southwell, and Nicholas Postgate, demonstrate steadfast faith in the Catholic religion. Spiritually poignant and